Julia Lewis

March 5, 2007

Wednesday, March 7th is early release we get out at 12:10.

Wednesday, March 7th Fifth Grade Writing Assessment letters will be coming home 3-1-07. The test will begin promptly at 8:00 am so please make sure your child is here on time, is rested, and has a good breakfast. I will not be allowed to admit students if they come to class after 8:00 am on this day.

I will be holding conferences for those students who are "At Risk" of failing the CRCT next week. A letter will be coming home on Thursday 2-01-07 explaining what will happen.

I sent home a letter with a website that you can use to practice the CRCT. The letter had your child's username and password on it. Please encourage and help your child practice for this very special test.

I sent home a class needs list yesterday. It would be great if you could send in some of the items that were listed.

Social Studies-The study of World War Two will begin. Be sure to answer and study your study guides.

Science-We will be continuing our study of Microorganisms.

Math-We will be completing area and circumference of circles and beginning ratios.

Reading-Working in groups with our novels and practicing on CRCT prep.

Spelling-Wordly Wise unit 18 and spelling contract.

Writing/Language Arts-We will be continuing to work on getting ready for the writing test.

Welcome Ms. Jones

Our class is so fortunate and very excited to have Ms. Christie Jones joining us this semester. She is a student teacher from Kennesaw State University and will be graduating in May. Ms. Jones has been with us since January and is doing a wonderful job in our class. We really love and appreciate all of the work and help she is giving to our class. She will be bringing more news to you soon.

Projects

February is Black History Month. Each member of our class is has been assigned a famous African Americans who has contributed to our society to make it better. Mr. Carter our Area Superintendent will be visiting our class February 28, 2007 to listen to our presentations. Our class is very excited to show Mr. Carter how hard they have worked on their projects.

For our study on microorganisms the students have each been given a topic to research. They are working with partners and creating a brochure to present to the class. The topics include cow-stomach bacteria, buttermilk bacteria, mold, penicillin, etc. So far, the students have completed research and are working on creating their brochures.