It was great to have the opportunity to talk with each of you this week at conferences!
There is no school this Monday, October 22.
Math Tutoring will start back up on Thursday, October 25 and will continue to be every Monday and Thursday by invitation. If math tutoring is recommended for your child, you will receive an invitation via email in the coming days.
Grade Reports will be sent after week 2 to allow for more assignments to be entered into the grade book. Thank you for your patience!
As we progress through the year, please include myself and Mrs. LaVell both on any emails regarding grading or assignments to ensure well-rounded communication:
- Mrs. Conforti: TMartin@ArchwayArete.org
- Mrs. LaVell: RLavell@ArchwayArete.org
This Week:
Math: At the beginning of the week, students will review equivalent fractions and comparing fractions before learning how to add and subtract fractions later in the week. Students will take their Unit 3 Chapter 1 Test on fractions this Friday.
Grammar: This week, students will learn about Interrogative Pronouns, Interjections, Contractions, and Introductory Elements.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 30 words, Search----- Excite. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
Science: As we continue through our Life Sciences Unit, students will learn more about population density and the factors that can affect the size and success of a population. Students will learn how animals use adaptation and natural selection to survive, and they will understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. Students will have a quiz toward the end of the week on these topics, and should be regularly reviewing their notes to prepare. At the end of the week, students will begin learning about different types of regions, specifically those that can be found in Arizona.
History: We will continue studying the Middle Ages by furthering our reading about Eleanor of Aquitaine, Islam, and the Crusades. Students will be completing their Unit 2 Study Guide for chapters 11-16 throughout the beginning of the week to prepare for their Unit test on Friday.
Essays and research packets for the European Country Project are due Tuesday, November 13. Presentations will be due November 13-16, and days will be assigned to each student in the coming weeks.
Literature: Students will study setting and characterization as we continue our reading through Robin Hood.
Greek and Latin Roots: This week students will be quizzed on roots 26-29, and will learn the next three roots in the set. Roots will be every Wednesday; students should review their roots cards to prepare for the quiz.
Poetry: Students will recite “Clouds” by Christine Georgina Rossetti on Monday, November 5.
I hope you all a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend!
--Mrs. Conforti
