No School on Monday, January 20th.
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Students have been advised by Mr. Bishton to leave their “Rainbow Loom” rubber bands at home. They are becoming a distraction to learning. Per school policy they will be disposed of if interfering with the educational process. If you have any questions please see an administrator.
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Related Arts for Next Week:
Tues/Wed/Thurs: Tech Lab Fri: Computer
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Math
- Topic 14: Area
- Continuing multiplication facts tests - please study the facts at home, timed tests will be given on these facts.
Helpful Links
Remember to visit Envision online for activities aligned with our textbook - as well as the online version of our book! www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Math Common Core Topics:
- Model Multiplication and Division
- Multiplication and Division Facts
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Reading/Language Arts
- Strategy:Main Idea & Supporting Details
- Grammar: Pronouns
- Writing: Opinion Writing
- Spelling: Words with Inflectional Endings
- Vocabulary Strategy:
- Vocabulary Words: architects, retreats, structures, shallow, contain, shelter
Helpful Links
ELA Common Core Topics:
- Main Idea
- Pronouns
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Science
-Rocks and Minerals
Helpful Links
Science Topics:
- Earth’s Materials
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Social Studies
- Chapter 4: Colonial Times
- Charles Towne Landing
-William Hilton & Henry Woodward
-Settlers in SC
-Problems in the Colony
-The Slave Trade
Helpful Links
Social Studies Topics:
- Colonial South Carolina
- Slavery in South Carolina
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Class Picture Day is Thursday, January 23rd. Students should wear school uniforms or their RCE Spirit TShirt for the picture. Please make sure you turn in the $10.00 for the picture inside the envelope that was sent home.
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Great News!
Students now have access to a fantastic online resource- Study Island.
We will be using this program a lot to support instruction in our classroom, but it is also accessible at home. Students can take practice sessions and watch lessons tied right into our state and common core standards! The program is better than ever and we are excited to have a chance to use it. Students should be familiar with how to navigate the site at home. Parents, you will find this a great preparation tool for standardized testing! Click on the picture above to be taken to the site. Students should know their login information.
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The students may have told you that we are participating in the Pizza Hut Book It competition. Their individual goal is to read daily for 20 minutes. This will help them reach their monthly individual reading counts points goals.
