Writing Benchmark Assessment
The students will be completing the District Writing Assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. This assessment is a "snapshot" of our school to see how well our students are doing in writing. This is a serious assessment. Please encourage your child to do his or her personal best. Please get a good night's sleep and come to school on time. Thanks!
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Reminder! THIS Thursday, February 13 is a half day for students! Dismissal will be at 11:30. If there is a change in transportation, please send a written note. Thanks!
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Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is Friday, February 14. We will not be having a formal activity to celebrate. However, if your child would like to send in a Valentine for each child in the class, they will be handed out at the end of the day. Please check your child's homework folder for a list of classmates. Thanks. 
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
Story: The Strongest One
- Strategy: Visualize and Summarize
- Grammar: adjectives and adjectives that compare
- Writing:
- Spelling: Final Stable Syllables
-Spelling Words: able purple riddle handle towel eagle puzzle castle little nickel camel pickle travel tunnel squirrel
- Vocabulary Strategy: context clues/antonyms
- Vocabulary Words: decorated symbol darkened gnaws securing weakest
Helpful Links
ELA Common Core Topics:
-adjectives & adverbs
- context clues
- recounting stories
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Science
-Rocks and Minerals
Helpful Links
Science Topics:
- Earth’s Materials
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Social Studies
- Chapter 5: The American Revolution
Helpful Links
Social Studies Topics:
- Colonial South Carolina
- Slavery in South Carolina
