Snow day in our future?
If the meteorologist predictions are correct it looks like we may have some snow in our future. Please note that should we have a snow day(s) next week the Lotus Book Report will still be due on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Please check emails and the blog should dates change for the Southeast Region Social Studies test that is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 15. Students were instructed to bring home the materials they would need to prepare for these assignments today.
Good luck Lily!
Lily will be representing Glen Allen at the HCPS Hoop Shoot Contest this weekend! Shoot strong Lily – we’re all rooting for you to win!
1/15 Social Studies test on the Southeast Region/Southeast Study Guide Due
1/16 Lotus Book Report Due
1/17 Math Science Center Field Trip (Mrs. Lyons’ class)
1/17 Hungary Creek Middle School Curriculum Fair 6:00 – 7:30
1/21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – School’s Closed
1/23 YMCA Field Trip permission slip & fee due ($4.00)
1/24 GAES Science Fair
1/29 Reading Benchmarks part 1
1/30 Reading Benchmarks part 2
2/1 YMCA Field Trip
2/4 Math Benchmarks part 1
2/5 Math Benchmarks part 2
No Vocabulary 1/14 – 1/18
Due to the field trip and book reports this week we will not have any new vocabulary this week. When we pick back up on vocabulary we will be diving into our Greek and Latin Roots units.
What’s Happening in Reading?
In reading we will be working on utilizing reading comprehension strategies throughout the reading process by focusing on main idea and supporting details in fiction and non-fiction.
Second 9 Weeks Lotus Book Report:
Your child’s book report is due this Wednesday, January 16th. Be sure your child is following the instructions when completing each of the 9 squares. Remember that your child must return the rubric with the book report on the day that it is due. If your child turns in their book report prior to the due date they will receive 5 extra points.
Here are digital versions of the book report directions and rubric should you need it for reference or to print another copy for your child:
Cubs Read (Glen Allen reading incentive program): Is your child logging his/her GAR minutes on their calendar? Be sure that they have picked up the January log to keep. This program is a fun way to reward the reading that your child does each day at home.
Social Studies:
Students will wrap up their class presentations that depict how geography affects the Southeast region. We will have a test on the Southeast Region on Tuesday, January 15. Students must complete the study guide using their social studies notebook in order to prepare for this test. The study guide should be turned in on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Be sure to go on my Portaportal site for some fun games and songs to help reinforce the 50 states and capitals. This is located on the bottom of my email and the right hand side of the blog.
Math Science Innovation Center Field Trip
Mrs. Lyons’ homeroom will attend a field trip on January 17 to the Math Science Innovation Center. We will return in time for lunch in the cafeteria.
Aquatic Safety & YMCA Field Trip 
February 1
Students will be completing Aquatics Safety lessons in PE as well as for homework. Their first assignment in the Aquatics Safety booklet is due on Friday, January 18. As a culminating activity for this instruction students will attend a field trip at the Shady Grove YMCA on Feb. 1. Students must complete the booklet and turn in the permission slips and fee ($4.00) in order to attend this fun filled field trip. I will be seeking one male chaperone to assist and monitor the boys locker room on the field trip. Please email me if you are available to chaperone.