Upcoming Events October

Happy Fall Y'All!

Wow! Can you believe it? October is already here. Here is some upcoming deadlines and events:

End of quarter is October 31. Sixth graders must have read at least 2- 100 page books, or 1 - 200 page book, or read 12 points. Please read at home nightly to accomplish this goal. Next nine weeks will be a 4 chapter book requirement in nine weeks.

Fourth Grade Science News: We will be having a take home assessment on Ecosystems. I will send this home on Monday, October 13th. It will be due back to school on Tuesday, October 21st. Parents, please remember that this is the students assessment on what they have learned. Help them to find materials to complete the assessment, or tell you what they need. They will know exactly what to do, and what is expected. Please note, any assessments turned in after October 21st will receive a points off for every day that it is late. Thanks for helping your children get this assignment done and in on time. Bonus points will be given for early turn in.

Fifth Grade Science News: We have just finished our notes on Chapter 3, Human Body Systems. We will finish up the activities for the chapter and begin our study guide on Friday, and they will have to be done by Monday. We will grade our study guides on Monday, and review. Tuesday will be the test as it is early out on Wednesday and we won't be together again until October 20th.

Sixth Grade Science News: Sixth grade has been studying Reproduction. Thursday, Oct. 9th we will finish our notes, and work on the Chapter Review. I will hand out a study guide tomorrow for homework. It will be due on Monday. We will correct it and there will be a test on Wednesday 10/15)

Social Studies: Today, we finished our notes on Chapter 2 and worked on our chapter review. Tomorrow, we will work on our Study Guide and correct it on Friday. We will be testing over the Fertile Crescent on Tuesday.

4th, 5th and 6th Grade Science Fair:
In the coming weeks, we will begin working on Science Fair. Fourth grade will be working with a partner as they learn together. Fifth and sixth grade will be working independently on their project. Please begin thinking of science fair ideas. It is going to be a fun learning experience for all students involved.

Again, what a great year we are having! I love seeing all of the kids everyday. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. My email address is jamieb@centerville.k12.mt.us. Have a great day.