Welcome to the blog!

Hi Parents!

I have thought several times throughout the school year about starting up a blog. Due to many of the students not righting down homework, I have decided now is a good time to start one.

We are down to only 14 weeks of school left! Wow! I can't believe we are so close to summer. This year has flown by! Obviously, the students are realizing this as well and "spring fever" has set in. This is resulting in less motivation and forgetting to write down homework and upcoming tests. While I completely understand having "spring fever", I want to make sure that they continue to make good grades. I have been and continue to be extremely proud of this class. They are so bright! They all work so hard. I want to see that work ethic continue despite the growing anticipation of warmer weather and a break from school. Therefore, I set up this blog to help get all important information out to the parents.

So, here are the homework assignments/tests for this week:

- We will have a spelling test this week. We will take the test on List 23 Thursday, February 13th. All homework assignments should be completed to turn in on Thursday.

- The students have a Science test Wednesday, February 12th. They will complete the study guide in class Monday.

- They will also have a Hatchet vocabulary test on chapters 10-12 Thursday, February 13th. I originally told the students it would be the 12th, but I decided to give them another day to study. They should have the vocabulary to study in their homework folder or binder.

- NEXT MAP TEST: The students will receive a map of Asia Monday. This will be the same type of map they have used for the Africa and Europe tests. This map is the exact same map I give them as the test. They will also receive an alphabetical list of the Asian countries to help them on the test. THIS TEST WILL BE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th!!! This gives the students 3.5 weeks to study.

Here are some general class announcements:

- We are out of tissues. If everyone could send one box of tissues, we should make it through the rest of the school year. Thanks!

- VALENTINE'S PARTY: We will be having a Valentine's Day party on Thursday, February 13th. Each student needs to bring valentines for each student in the class. I will send home a letter Monday with a list of the students as well as what each student needs to bring for the party. You can send the item to school with your child any time between Tuesday and Thursday.

- Winter Break is Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th.

- Good job to Dixon for reaching his AR Goal.

- I have seen a HUGE increase in motivation with AR since I implemented the reading log and took away iPad privileges. There are several other students who are now only 1-2 books away from making their goal.