Pouncing into Patton

What a great first week we have had!!! It has been a joy to get to know all of the students. We are looking forward to learning even more about them as the year goes along.

Parent/Teacher conferences are Friday, August 23 from 8:00- 3:30. Sign ups for a 15 minute slot are available in Skyward. No school for students that day.

Module 4 Integers

Writing integers to represent real world situations

Opposites of Integers

Absolute Value

Literary Signposts

Brown Girl Dreaming

RACE Method of Writing

Topic 1- Introduction to Matter

We will learn how to describe and classify matter in Lesson 1. Students have a vocabulary list to be worked on in class. Due 8/22

Topic 1 Origins of Civilization

Harris- We will use Reflex, IXL, and ALEKS to practice reading and math skills. We will also work on the RACE strategy for writing with the ALL Summer in a Day short story and begin a vocabulary unit.

Payne- We will work on the RACE strategy for writing and begin a vocabulary unit. Each student should have a grade level appropriate chapter book that they are reading at all times. They are welcome to borrow one from the classroom library and we will go to the school library soon.

Phillips- We will use Reflex, IXL, and ALEKS to practice reading and math skills. Students are quickly learning classroom policies and procedures. Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook every night and come to school with all of their supplies .

What was your favorite part of the first week of school?

What is a whole number?

What is the number of the day?

Harris Class Only- What happened to Margot in All Summer in a day? Why did the children do this?

CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Eat breakfast!

Bring a snack.

BE PROACTIVE!

Christine Harris charris@usd207.org

Aimee Phillips: aphillips@usd207.org

Katie Payne: spayne@usd207.org