We had such a fun week! I really enjoyed seeing the creativity the students put into making the light spectroscopes as part of their asynchronous learning on Wednesday. Way to go! Next week students will have the opportunity to make some really cool sound projects using everyday items at home.
It’s hard to believe, but April, Spring Break, and the final 9 weeks are all right around the corner! While we are all understandably excited about all the fun that comes with this time of year we ask that you please continue to emphasize to your child the importance of staying focused and completing daily classwork and homework assignments, so that they are demonstrating their true potential.
Important Reminders:
Don’t forget to shut down and charge the Chromebook each evening. Periodically emptying the “cache” really helps the Chromebooks to run more efficiently. Several virtual students continue to have difficulty logging onto the Team’s meeting on time each morning. This causes disruption to instruction and daily attendance so please remind your child to log in no later than 8:00 each morning.
Yearbook orders have been extended to March 31!
Order at: https://app.memberhub.gives/4b4b6c
Have a 5th grader and want to leave a special memory? Order 5th grade ads at: https://app.memberhub.gives/ba12be
Don’t forget to send your school activity, learning adventures, or spirit day photos to gaesyearbook@gmail.com. If you are not participating in the Strawbridge Fall picture days, please send a headshot photo with your student name, teacher, and grade this week!
PE Testing Info: https://henrico.schoology.com/course/2990968153/materials
3/30 Math Angles and Triangles Test
3/30 Social Studies Midwest Region study guide due
3/31 Social Studies Midwest Region Test
3/31 Final Day to Order a GAES Yearbook
4/1 Science Light and Sound Test
4/2 End of Q3/half-day; Miss America, Camille Schrier visit
4/5 – 4/9 Spring Break
4/12 – PTA Spirit Night at Jimmy Johns
Math: We will wrap up our unit on measurement of triangles and angles in math. A test on these concepts will be on Tuesday, March 30. Be sure to review the study guides and notes in student resources and go on the portaportal site to prepare for the test. We will move into learning about transformation and congruency with geometric figures.
Reading: Figurative language will continue to be our focus in reading this week. Students will also revisit comparing and contrasting details within text. Due to the half day, as well as our special visit from Miss Schrier on Friday, we will not have our weekly Greek and Latin vocabulary this week.
Writing: Students will learn about interjections and how to use them appropriately in their writing. They will also have the opportunity to compose some writing incorporating descriptive details using figurative language.
Visible light spectrum. Color waves length perceived by human eye. Rainbow electromagnetic waves. Educational school physics diagram. Scheme nanometer, rays electromagnetic spectrum illustration
Science: We will complete our unit on light and sound this week. A test on these concepts will be on Thursday, April 1. We will spend some time reviewing in class but to prepare for the test at home please have your child review the study guides and notes in student resources as well as the activities on the portaportal site.
Social Studies: Our study of the Midwest Region will come to an end this week. Students were provided a Midwest Region study this past Wednesday. The study guide should be completed in preparation for the test on March 31. It is due on Tuesday, March 30, so that any questions can be answered.