Becker Bulletin

Math

• We are continuing Chapter 6.  
• We will have a small quiz on Monday on Multiplying Decimals, Estimating Products, and Multiplying/Dividing by Factors of 10. 
• I still have an optional reteach packet which has review for all lessons that will be on the chapter 6 test.  I’ve offered it twice to students.  Please check with them.  If they don’t have one, and you would like them to have one, please email me.  I would be happy to send one home with your student. 
• The Chapter 6 test will be on Friday, 12/14.  Please encourage your students to study! 

ELA

• We started Lesson 11 on Friday.
• Comprehension, Focus Skill,and Vocab Test will be on Thursday, 12/13
• Spelling test list 11 will be on Friday, 12/14
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “Sailing Home” to read this lesson’s story.  Please encourage your student to reread the story in preparation for the comprehension test! 
• Click here for this lesson’s vocab words. (Students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 11 Book list or Challenge list 11.  They also have a printed copy)
• If you ever want extra copies of spelling/vocab lists please don’t hesitate to email me! 

Things to note…

• The band/chorus concert is on Monday at 9:30.  Please remind students to bring in their instruments. 

Hello, everyone!  I am sorry for not posting a weekly update for the past week; I had it written and forgot to post it!  My mistake!  I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing break! 

Below, is our weekly update for next week.  

Math

• We are continuing Chapter 6
• We will have a small quiz on Monday on Lessons 1,3, and 5.  (Estimating and Multiplying decimals)
• I will be sending home an optional “Reteach Packet” with review problems on the whole chapter.  I will be providing this to students who request it.  You may email me as well to make sure your student is sent home with one! 
• UPDATE–NO FURTHER QUIZZES THIS WEEK! 

ELA

• We started Lesson 10 on Friday.
• Comprehension, Focus Skill,and Vocab Test will be on Thursday, 12/6
• Spelling test list 10 will be on Thursday, 12/6
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “The Secret Ingredient” to read this lesson’s story. 
• Click here for this lesson’s vocab words. (Students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 10 Book list or Challenge list 10.  They also have a printed copy)

We will have some holiday shop time today, 12/3.  Students have the option to bring in some money and purchase items at the shop.  Please email me if you have questions! 

Math

• We will be having our math Chapter 5 test on Tuesday
• Please complete the study guides with your students to prepare

English Language Arts

• We will be starting Storytown Lesson 9 on Monday 
• Comprehension, Focus Skill,and Vocab Test will be on Wednesday, 11/28
• Spelling test list 9 will be on Thursday, 11/29
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “Leonardo’s Horse” to read this lesson’s story. 
• Click here for this lesson’s vocab words. (Students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 9 Book list or Challenge list 9.  They also have a printed copy)

Things to Note…

• Monday and Tuesday are normal school days
• Wednesday, 11/21 is an early dismissal day. 
• No school from 11/22-11/26.  Have safe and relaxing break! 

Students will be dismissed early today, 11/15/18 at 12:15PM.  

Math

• We will be finishing Chapter 5 before Thanksgiving break.  Official test date will be posted soon. 

ELA

• Comprehension, Focus Skill,and Vocab Test will be on Thursday, 11/15
• Spelling test list 8 will be on Friday, 11/16
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “When Washington Crossed the Delaware” to read this lesson’s story. 
• Click here for this lesson’s vocab words. (Students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 8 Book list or Challenge list 8.  They also have a printed copy)

Social Studies

• We have started our Unit on the American Revolution 

Things to Note…

• Paperwork was sent home today regarding taking home classroom laptops. Please return the contract by Thursday, 11/15
• This weeks schedule is normal, however next week we have an early dismissal and days off for Thanksgiving Break. 
• Any questions?  Don’t hesitate to email me! Aliza.Becker@pennmanor.net 

Math

• We will be having our Chapter 4 test on Monday, 11/5
• We will be starting Chapter 5 this week. I anticipate a quiz on Friday. 

ELA

• We will be finishing Lesson 7 this week: “When the Circus Came to Town”
• Our comprehension, focus skill, and vocab test will be on Wednesday, 11/7 
• Our spelling test (list 7) will be on Thursday, 11/8
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “The Night of San Juan” to read this lesson’s story. 
• Click here for this lesson’s vocab words. (Students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 7 Book list or Challenge list 7.  They also have a printed copy)

Social Studies

• Students completed their unit assessment last week, and test will be passed back sometime this week. 
• We will be starting our new unit, The Revolution, on Monday.

Things to Note…

• We will be going to the book fair as a class on Tuesday, 11/6.  
• 11/7, 11/8, and 11/9 are all early dismissal days. 
• Please remember your conference times! Conferences are on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  Please contact me with any questions. 

• Our chapter 4 math test has been moved to Monday, 11/5
• No school this Friday, 11/2
• Please continue raising money for Eshleman!  Two days left!  Register or donate using the link below.  You can also send in cash or checks to school.  Thank you!  https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/pub/school/1287

Math

• We will be finishing chapter 4 this week (it is a very short chapter!)
• Students will have a small quiz on Tuesday on lessons 1-3
• Our chapter 4 test will actually be on Thursday, 11/1

ELA

• Our Lesson 6 vocab, focus skill, and comprehension test will be on Monday, 10/29.  
• Our list 6 spelling test will be on Tuesday, 10/30
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “The Night of San Juan” to read this lesson’s story. 
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s vocab words (students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 6 Book list or Challenge list.  They also have a printed copy)
  

Social Studies

• Students have their Unit 1 Social Studies assessment on Wednesday, 10/31.  This covers the 13 colonies
• Students were provided with a study guide yesterday.  The study guide is due on Monday, 10/29 for homework.
• I also created a deck of Quizlet review cards on important terms for social studies.  Click here for the link to the terms.  

Other Notes

• We need a few decks of cards for our classroom!  If you have any to spare that you aren’t using, would you consider donating them to our classroom?
• No school next Friday, 11/2

Hello, all!  Sorry for the delay in the weekly update.  Please catch up with what we are doing in class this week down below.

Math

• We will be taking our math benchmark tomorrow in class.  This test has questions from chapters 1-3. This is nothing students need to study for and is not counted as a grade. 
• We will be starting Chapter 4 on Thursday.  I anticipate a short quiz on Monday, 10/29 or Tuesday 10/30.  Please check the homework page closer to that date for updates. 

ELA

• Today we started lesson 6 in our Storytown books, which means new vocab, and spelling! Resources below.
• Click here for the link to our online storytown book. After reaching the table of contents, click on “The Night of San Juan” to read this lesson’s story. 
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s vocab words (students also have a printed copy)
• Click here for the link to this lesson’s spelling words (students must find their list, Lesson 6 Book list or Challenge list.  They also have a printed copy)
• Our comprehension, focus skill, and vocab test will be on Monday, 10/29. 
• Our List 6 vocab test will be on Tuesday, 10/30

Social Studies

• We will be finishing up our first unit on the 13 colonies this week.  
• Our Unit assessment will be on Wednesday, 10/31.  A study guide will be sent home sometime this week.  Please encourage students to review! 

Other Reminders

Please send in your conference forms by Friday!  Any questions? Please email me!  Continue to check the homework page daily!