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April 26, 2019
Here's what we've been up to in D111 this week!
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ELA/Science
- This week we continued learning about Forces and Motion through a Mystery Science lesson. We used supplies to see what would create the least amount of friction and allow us to slide down cardboard even faster. We found out that sand paper creates the most friction while a plastic button went the fastest. Want to know more? Ask your child: What goes faster down a slide? Cardboard with no pennies or cardboard with 5 pennies?
- This week we circled back to narrative writing. We discussed all the elements of narrative writing such as: adding dialogue, thoughts, feelings, and zoom in on a moment. Students then worked in groups to write a story using the silly story sentence starters. The class came up with some pretty unique and hilarious stories! Ask your child what their group wrote about!
Math
- We used this week as a review week for math. We practiced a few SBAC sample math problems in partnerships, revisited fractions, and geometry.
Odds and Ends
SBAC Testing: This week we discussed strategies to help us relax and refocus in preparation for SBAC testing. we will be testing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday of the upcoming week. Please make sure your child is well-rested and has a filling breakfast!
Progress Reports: Progress are going home with your child in their Friday Folders. Please sign and return a copy to school.
Yearbook Orders: Click HERE to order your 2018-19 yearbook by Friday, May 24th at 3:00 pm. The cost is $20. We have a limited quantity so don’t delay in placing your order – orders will only be filled while supplies last. Yearbooks will be delivered the last week of May.
Westlake Charter High School Survey due May 6th: We need your input to create the greatest high school in Sacramento! Click HERE to complete our survey by Monday, May 6th at 3:00 PM.
6-8 ONLY Advisory Fishbowl: Please join us as our 6-8 grade students hold a discussion on the important topic of Bully Prevention. On May 30th from 8:15 AM - 8:57 AM, you will join a small group of 6-8th grade students and a staff member and engage in a guided conversation about Bully Prevention. Click HERE to sign up to be a part of this event.
Missoula Theater Company: Click HERE to sign up to audition for Missoula Theater Company’s production of Gulliver’s Travels on Monday, May 13th at 3:30 PM. All students are welcome to audition. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be in a professional show. Click HERE for details.
Important Dates
April 26: Progress Reports go home/Healthy Living Night
April 29: CAASPP Testing Begins
April 29 - May 10: CAASPP Testing Window
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Until next week,
Miss Ho