Spalding - Return to the Simpler Things
Spalding is back and in full swing. The scholars have picked up where they left off beautifully. There is an amazing comfort to returning to the routine that is familiar. Please remember to have your scholars study their phonograms on a constant daily basis. History - Constitutional Convention As we transition into our study of the Constitution and the formation of our government as we know it, scholars will view the initial ideas that started the United States government which was the the Articles of Confederation. Math - Area and Perimeter Scholars will explore the idea of how to organized gathered data into either line-plots or bar graphs. They will be tested on this information concerning data presentation this Friday. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will venture ever deeper in the mysteries surrounding the half castle on the hill and the ever present danger of the goblin invasion. Will the goblins succeed in killing Curdie? Will they force the princess to marry Hairlip? We will find the answers to these questions and more. Language Arts - essay on magnetism In language arts this week, Scholars will have the opportunity to discover the rich history of arizona and to choose from its five most important economic aspects to discuss and write on. Your scholar will read and decide which of the five “C”s of Arizona they will want to add to their essay in this weeks upcoming essay. Poetry - Travel In poetry this week, Scholars will continue memorizing a new poem, Travel. Assessments Monday, May 7 ~ None Tuesday,May 8 ~ None Wednesday, May 9 ~ None Thursday, May 10 ~ Reading quiz on chapters 21-26, Music Concert King of Kings Church Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk Half-Day Dismissal @ 12:00 pm Upcoming Events Thursday, May 10 ~ Music Concert King of Kings Church Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk Half-Day Dismissal @ 12:00 pm May 18 & 19 ~ Drama Club’s Production of Annie Thursday, May 24 ~ Last Day of School Spalding - Return to the Simpler Things
Spalding is back and in full swing. The scholars have picked up where they left off beautifully. There is an amazing comfort to returning to the routine that is familiar. Please remember to have your scholars study their phonograms on a constant daily basis. History - Constitutional Convention As we transition into our study of the Constitution and the formation of our government as we know it, scholars will view the initial ideas that started the United States government which was the the Articles of Confederation. Math - Area and Perimeter Exploring more of the wonderful world of Geometry your scholar will attempt to understand how to discover the area and perimeter of a given shape. This is genuinely an exploration of math. We will get to see the scholars discuss, recall, and imagine formulas and equations to accomplish that task before them. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will return our minds to the journey of curdie into the depths of the goblin’s lair. Language Arts - essay on magnetism In language arts this week, Scholars will write an essay informing their readers about the nature of magnetism. Poetry - Travel In poetry this week, Scholars will begin memorizing a new poem, Travel. Assessments Monday, April 30 ~ Math Quiz Tuesday,May 1 ~ None Wednesday, May 2 ~ None Thursday, May 3 ~ Reading quiz on chapters 1-20 Friday, May 4 ~ Seminar Ch 1-21 Upcoming Events Thursday, May 10 ~ Music Concert King of Kings Church Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk May 18 & 19 ~ Drama Club’s Production of Annie Thursday, May 24 ~ Last Day of School
History - Preparing for War
We are very excited to get back to our History Curriculum. We return to the Second Continental Congress petitioning the King all while creating their own Continental Army. Scholars will also understand the importance of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine known as “Common Sense” in conjunction with the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Science - AIMS This week we will be taking the AIMS science test! We have been working hard up to this point! Your students will take a practice test on Monday and the AIMS exam on Wednesday. Math - What’s in a line? We are quickly learning so many different things about lines and shapes this week. Scholars already learned the basic concept of what constitutes perpendicular lines last week. This week we travel through parallel lines and learn about how those lines begin to create shapes. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will explore what happens to Curdie and the Realm of the Miners. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction This week in Lyceum will continue reviewing multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. Scholars will still benefit by their daily review of their math facts in all mathematical facts. Help your scholars by having them review their math fact flash cards. Language Arts - AzMerit Writing Practice Test In language arts this week, Scholars will have their AzMerit Writing test. Please make sure that scholars receive a good night's rest and bring headphones/earbuds to school. Assessments Monday, April 9th ~ AzMerit Practice Reading Tuesday, April 10 ~ AzMerit Writing test Wednesday, April 11 ~ Science AIMS test Thursday, April 12th ~ Math Quiz Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Friday, April 13th ~ AzMerit Practice Math Upcoming Events Wednesday, April 18 ~ AzMerit Reading/Math Thursday, April 19 ~ AzMerit Reading/Math Friday, April 20~ Half-Day Dismissal 12:00 pm Thursday, May 10 ~ Music Concert King of Kings Church Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk May 18 & 19 ~ Drama Club’s Production of Annie Thursday, May 24 ~ Last Day of School Spalding - Like Riding a Bike
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AuthorMatthew Wall is a fourth grade lead at Archway Trivium East and the mathematics prep for fourth grade. Mr. Wall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Thomas Aquinas College. He moved to Arizona in 2016. Categories |