Welcome Back Families,
I am so excited to be back and thrilled to see my JETS. We have so many things to do this week, so I would like to share a brief overview of this week's class agenda. Also, I have included some important information regarding school-wide dates.
We are currently planning our Winter Party for December 15. More information will be sent in Family Folders on Friday.
PS: I have provided earbuds to all students who did not bring them with their school supplies. Remember this was not a required necessity for school but strongly encouraged along with a computer mouse. Just know that these are the only working headphones I have this year so your child will only be given one pair. If they are lost or broken, it will be the parent's responsibility to provide earbuds for the rest of the year. If you have any questions, please let me know.
ELA
- Every night your child should be reading a book for 20 minutes and then writing this in their ELA journal
- Students will choose a reading response topic. Students need to write me a letter before our next conference date. The letter must include a greeting, well written paragraph, closing, signature, and include appropriate capitalization and grammar. See the Conference Schedule to see when your child will have a conference with me. They need to have this completed by the same day the following week.
- Our eLc curriculum focus is on idioms. Try to talk to your child about idioms and the meaning of idioms. Here are a few sites that you can go to:
- We will also continue reading From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Students have been placed in a book club where they will be responsible for reading a second novel while staying current on the class novel. You will see more information about this at a later time.
- We are continuing our persuasive writings. You will not see this come home until the final product is completed by students.
- We are also practicing cursive letter writing. Our focus right now has been on lowercase, under curve letters. Please encourage your child to practice their cursive letters. We will finish with lowercase, under curve letters with a quiz this week on Friday for letters f, k, r, s j, and p. The challenge words are their last name and December. Challenge words are used as bonus points on their quiz.
Math
- We are currently working on place value in terms of reading and writing numbers up to hundred thousands. I know this says grade 4 but we are supplementing these lessons per the district
- Lesson 4 Concept (This will help with your child's Monday & Tuesday night homework)
- Lesson 5 Concept (This will help with your child's Wednesday & Thursday homework)
- Please make sure your child is practicing their multiplication facts. We will have our 2's multiplication quiz on Thursday.
- We will move into Module 3 which focuses on multiplication and division. This is why it is so important that your child is practicing mastering these facts.
Science
We are learning all about rocks and minerals. We will work this week practicing how to conduct tests on rocks and minerals to help identify a mineral. Your child is always welcome to bring home their notebooks to review and discuss this information with you.
Social Studies
We will begin discussing Native Americans. I will send more information about this unit within the next few days.
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Opportunity to Share ….
Remember to check at the end for the NASA Opportunities!
Each year, Richland Two provides a unique opportunity for
students and district staff to share their story through video creation.
students and district staff to share their story through video creation.
We are excited to be in our 5th year and know this will be a bigger event this year.
Our window of opportunity begins on November 6th,
where students can begin finding a school sponsor,
Visit our timeline of events page to get the important dates.
Spirit Wristbands
5th grade is selling "SOARING TO BE THE BEST" wristbands for just $2.00.
It is hosted by the SC Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
The students go each day for a whole week.
It is a great experience!
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Mark your calendars …
Friday, December 1
Early Dismissal at 11:30
Breakfast and bag lunches are served
Thursday, December 14
6:00 PM
Winter Music Program Performance for Families
Presented by the 4th and 5th Grade Chorus and 3rd Grade
December 16 - January 2
Winter Break
Students return on Wednesday, January 3
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Magnet/Choice Information
Monday, November 27
District Magnet Commitment Letter
Each student that is attending Forest Lake through Choice
or is enrolled in eLc will receive this important letter.
Please read it carefully, complete and return to school by the due date (Friday, December 8).
or is enrolled in eLc will receive this important letter.
Please read it carefully, complete and return to school by the due date (Friday, December 8).
After you receive the letter, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Tuesday, November 28
Richland 2 Magnet Fair
5:45 - 7:00 (Elementary Schools)
6:15 - 7:30 (Middle Schools)
R2i2
FYI ...
Forest Lake’s Information Night for Prospective Parents
(for NASA Explorer School and eLc)
is scheduled for Thursday, January 18
with a school tour and class visits set for Tuesday, January 23
(for NASA Explorer School and eLc)
is scheduled for Thursday, January 18
with a school tour and class visits set for Tuesday, January 23
Please share with your friends that may be interested in eLc.
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NASA News & Opportunities
From the most recent edition of the NASA Education "Science WOW!" Message
Help Nickname New Horizons’ Next Flyby Target
Audience: All
Audience: All
Entry Deadline: 3 p.m. EST on Dec. 1, 2017
On New Year's Day 2019, the New Horizons spacecraft will fly past a small,
frozen world at the outer edge of our solar system.
On New Year's Day 2019, the New Horizons spacecraft will fly past a small,
frozen world at the outer edge of our solar system.
Officially, the small world is known as "(486958) 2014 MU69."
NASA and the New Horizons team are asking for help in giving "MU69" a nickname.
Visit the site to submit ideas and to vote on names currently under consideration.
Visit the site to submit ideas and to vote on names currently under consideration.
Submissions and voting closes at 3 p.m. EST/noon PST on Dec. 1, 2017.
NASA and the New Horizons team will announce the winning nickname in January.
For more information, visit http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/News-
For more information, visit http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/News-
