Content Infomation - Snider/Miller

Below we will share specific information about what is happening in each content area.
Over the course of the year we will look back and forward to help provide some context for what your student is doing.

You are encourage to look at their assignment notebook to better understand their homework responsibilities too!

Big ideas Maths - 6th & A1

Students will turn in their textbooks on Monday, take a survey, and receive their Chapter 10 assessment back.

Monday will be the last day of maths for this year.

Reading 

In conjunction with our study of ancient civilizations, Ms. Snider will continue to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan this week. 

Completing students' running records will continue until all are done.

Book clubs will wrap up on Tuesday. All students should come to each book club meeting read what their group assigned themselves and with five NEW notes to share in their discussion. 

SOcial studies || Science

Last week students studied the changes Augustus made as the first emperor of Rome. They also began to look at the reasons why the Roman Empire collapsed. They will finish this work early this week then shift to research and work time for their Ancient Civilization project in both social studies and writing this week. Their projects will be due at the end of the day on Monday, June 5th. 

Everyday Mathematics - 5th

Last week students finished the 20-question, cumulative Everyday Math End of the Year Assessment. Students will receive their graded assessment and feedback sheet by the end of the week and will be expected to correct any problems they solved incorrectly. This week students will focus on a STEM challenge in which they will work in teams to build a contraption that launches a tin foil ball. Tomorrow they will plan their contraption, Wednesday they will build, and Thursday they will test. 

Writing 

See social studies.

Crew

Students will focus on ways to finish their year with focus and in support of others. From keeping up with their book club reading to observing and crafting meaningful appreciations, we'll work to stay engaged and connected to learning this final week. 

Second Step / SEL

Students have completed their Second Step work. They moved through four different units this school year: 

• Mindset and Goals
• Recognizing Bullying and Harassment
  
• Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions
  
• Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
  

Spanish - from Profe Hildebrand

Updated on 2/26/23
¿Qué hemos aprendido? What have we learned?
This past month students read the story "Squidward quiere una pizza." A story of Squidward venturing through Bikini Bottom to find pizza. Students are now working on talking about the weather with one another. Want to spark a conversation with your student in Spanish? ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?) and ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? (What is the weather like today?) have been our latest conversation topics. ​

Shared in January:
¿Qué hemos aprendido? What have we learned?Students read a story in Spanish! Throughout the story students were asked and answered comprehension questions in Spanish. This story is the prequel of events to why Justin had to sing "Maestro puedo ir al baño, ¡por favor!" If you have not heard this song in your home yet, ask your scholar about it! Coming up, scholars are working on expressing their self interest and inquiring information from others.

Here is the website for our Lake Bluff newspaper, The Beagle Times. We encourage you to check out!

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Just a few photos...

First day of school, unpacking supplies.

Looking to the south side of the classroom.