Week 23 - February 27 - March 3

Read-a-thon - We will be beginning the read-a-thon this Friday. We will have a parent coming into the classroom to explain how everything will run this year. A packet will be going home on Friday. Please be on the look out for this. In reading class we will be wrapping up Historical Fiction and moving on to Science Fiction soon.  


March 8 - This is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:53am. Report cards will go home March 13th.

Social Studies - We are beginning to study Colonial Williamsburg. A special thanks to Steven who lived in this area. He did a short power point presentation for the class about what it was like. The students are also working on creating maps of Africa. This is also part of our social studies unit.

Math - The students are moving on to working with fractions of a whole and fractions of fractions. Your child can continue to practice this work using the Connected Math website or Khan Academy.



Winter Survival - This was a success! Thank you for being patient with the many changes. I was in the middle of posting pictures on the blog when my computer died. I am currently using a loaner computer and hoping to have mine back soon. I will get some pictures up then!

The weather - This continues to be a challenge. There is a lot of mud that ends up in the classroom due to the warm temperatures. Please send your child with an extra pair of shoes (or shoes if he or she is wearing boots). This will cut down on the mud in the room. I have put carpet outside of the classroom for the muddy shoes and boots to sit and dry.

Week 21 - February 12 - 16

Monday - N.A.A.P.I.D/ Parent Involvement Day - It was great to see the parents who were able to make it in for this day. We had a guest speaker for the parents at lunch and the talent show was performed in the afternoon.

Tuesday - Students will have an opportunity to share Valentine's Day cards and/or treats. We will be having a small break in work time to do this. Thank you to the families who have volunteered to contribute to this. We are all set with items being sent in.

Math - Unit 5 is underway. Students are working on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. They will be learning to find a fraction of a whole unit as well as a fraction of a fraction. This is a tricky unit and any extra practice will be helpful. Your child can continue to use Khan Academy to practice.


No School - Monday, February 20th - Presidents Day!

Week 20 - February 6 - 10

I hope everyone had a restful weekend!

Math - We are finishing up Unit 4 early this week. The Unit test will be on Wednesday of this week. It is important that your child is completing homework, classwork, and asking questions when he or she does not understand a new concept. Khan Academy is a great resource for students to practice what we are doing in class. They can also challenge themselves if they fully understand what we are doing. There is always opportunity to complete work on a 6th grade level covering the same concepts.

Reading - Students are now covering historical fiction in reading class. Please support your child in reading at least 30 minutes at night.

Science - We are in need of empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls. Please send these in as you acquire them. It will be much appreciated.

Winter Survival - As they say, the third time is the charm! We are still planning on going on Tuesday, February 21st. Please be sure to review your child's list before the date.

Count Day - This Wednesday, February 8 is count day. 

N.A.A.P.I.D. / Parent Involvement Day - Monday, February 13th is a day for parents to join us at school. You will have an opportunity to follow your child's schedule and enjoy time at the school. 

PATTENGILL EVENTS 2/13/17:  “Becoming Allies for Social Justice through commUNITY" Visit student classrooms during the day (Please sign in at the office for visitor pass) 

• 12:00-12:45 PM Luncheon and and Guest Speaker: Huda Essa, Founder, Consultant Culture Links, LLC. She is the author of Teach Us Your Name, resource guide of strategies and discussion points to highlight ideas for embracing Diversity and Inclusion. 

• 1:30-3:30 School Wide Assembly/ Talent Show