Dear Families,

I hope you had a nice weekend. 

Michelle Filleman has recently sent out an invitation to join us for reading groups on Mondays and Fridays. If you're available, please sign up via this link: 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ba4a82ba31-reading2

Here are some dates to be aware of:

2/4/17 - Daddy-Daughter Dance - from 6:30-8:30 in the gym.

2/9/17 - Archway Field Day - more information to follow but we will need plenty of volunteers

2/10/17 - Early Release - students will be dismissed at 12:30, teachers have a professional development day.

2/17/17 - Field Trip to the MIM - Musical Instrument Museum, a _limited number of chaperones needed (first come, first served basis).

In Literature, we will continue to be reading the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

We will have a Math Test this week. Day of the test depends upon which class your student is in.

We have a Science test on Tuesday regarding the first unit of meteorology. Please review the Water Cycle and Cloud types.

In history, students will be completing a brochure for Arizona, highlighting the natural beauty of the state in hopes of convincing others to come visit the state. Students should highlight national parks, national monuments, state parks, or other unique attractions of the state in their brochure. Students may also highlight the native wildlife and plant life. Students should cite either their "Do Arizona" binders, other books checked out from the school/local library or reputable resources on the Internet. We recommend parents assist students in determining which websites are appropriate or reliable. The 6-panel brochure will be due next week Monday, and they will have Wednesday-Friday to work on the project during class time. 

Have a wonderful week,

Mr. Leonard 

Dear Families,

A quick update on our schedule moving forward.

Students will be finishing their Unit 6 in Math (decimals) by next week. We will have a test next week Tuesday (January 31st)

We will have a Literature quiz on Wednesday this week (January 25th) on Chapters 1-7 of Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Students received their study guides today and we will review them as a class on Tuesday.

In History, we are beginning our unit on the state of Arizona.

In Science, we are continuing to study meteorology. With the change in weather recently that should provide an excellent case study for students.

We will have a 30 word spelling quiz on Friday again this week.

Thank you,

Mr. Leonard

Dear 4C Families,

Given MAP Testing these next couple of weeks, there will be no Typing practice on Wednesdays. To make sure your student continues to practice, feel free to log in at https://online3.typingmaster.com/login?id=a7cayadp8

Username is the first letter of the first name followed by the last name.

Example: Jane Doe's username is jdoe

Password is abc123

Thank you,

Mr. Leonard

Dear 4C Families,

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your break. Thank you for all of those who attended the Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was great opportunity to talk about your child's progress and ways to finish the year strong.

Recitations of Paul Revere's Ride went great last week. Your child should receive their marks by the end of the week.

We will have a Spalding Quiz on Friday.

If you have not done so already, please have your student bring "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum to class this week. Barnes and Noble Classic published the version we use.

This week in Science we begin a new unit on Meteorology. Take some time this week to go outside, have your student describe the weather to you or take note of cloud formations you as a family notice.

In Math, we are continuing to work with decimals and understanding their relationships to fractions. I am also offering to tutor on Monday and Tuesday this quarter to students who have demonstrated a need for some additional attention. If you received an email from me last Friday, please let me know if your child will not be able to attend.

In History, we are beginning our unit on the spread of Islam. When we study religions at school we do so for purely academic purposes. We study origins, cultural, historical, and scientific significance. I am currently looking for a potential guest lecturer from ASU who might be willing to speak with our classes about Islam.

Thank you and have a wonderful week,

Mr. Leonard