At the close of our four day week, we are moving forward with the first quarter.
In English we are covering common and proper nouns, along with spelling.
In Math: Factor trees, basic algebraic expressions, and fractions with unlike denominators.
In Science the subject is measurement.
Our next 1/2 day for students is Friday, October 12th.

NO SCHOOL Monday, 09/24.  Have a great three day weekend.
This past week we finished with the DRA's. 
Mid term progress grades went out on Tuesday.  And so we began the second half of the first quarter. 
In English we continue with DLR, Vocab, and Spelling.
We are studying pre-algebra, exponents, and order of operation.
Social Studies is covering latitude and longitude.
In Science it is the Scientific Method that we are going over.
It's been a busy week.

A look ahead to next week:
Tuesday first quarter progress reports are sent home.
DRA's will be completed by Friday.
No School Monday 09/24/2012.
Have a great weekend!

As we round out to four day labor day week, here are some things to keep in mind.
The date for first quarter progress grades is Friday, 09/14.  The grades will go home to the students on Tuesday, 09/18.
We are continuing the Developmental Reading Assessments (DRA).
In Communication Arts we continue with the DLR, vocab, spelling, and narrative paragraphs. 
In Social Studies the subject is map and compass.
In Math we are studying multiplication, division, and pre-algebra.

As we look forward to a three day weekend, here is what's in store for next week.
In English we will be taking our pre-formative assessment, along with our weekly spelling, vocabulary, and daily language review.  We will be starting narrative paragraph work.
In Math, we continue working on multiplication, division, two-digit addition, and pre-algebra.  Also, we will be taking our Math pre-formative assessment.
In Social Studies, the students are working on the concept of latitude and longitude.
Everyone have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

With the first week of school coming to a close the students are quickly adjusting to their new schedules.  The Willard Intermediate School theme for this year is 'Around the World in 180 Days'.  In keeping with the around the world theme, the class will be studying different places on earth during the school year.
In class we are currently working on the process of reviewing in order to see what the students retained since last year.  Coming back from the summer break is always quite an adjustment.  It looks like the students are off to a good start!
As we take a look ahead to the next few weeks; next Tuesday 08/28/12 is picture day.  And, after Labor Day we will begin the fall Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA).  So, students use the next week to get back into the practice of reading.
We are all excited to be back in school and are looking forward to a great 'Around the World in 180 Days' year!

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