Food Chains

This week, we started learning about food chains. Watch the video to review.

Module 2, Lesson 8: Dividing Mixed Numbers

Science Fair Information Night

When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Where: Mary B. Lewis Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

This year, ALL students will be completing a science project. Inform yourself by attending this Information Night.

Mr. Morse, from Joe Baca Middle School, will be at Lewis Elementary with information about this year's science fair. He will discuss the "Do's and Don'ts" of science fair projects. This even will help students and parents understand what a science project is, and how to decide which project is best for them. Come and get your questions answered! :)

Lesson 4: Dividing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Watch this video to review what we learned last week about dividing fractions with unlike denominators.

NS Learn Zillion Videos

Please log in to your Learn Zillion account and watch the assigned videos. They will help you get a better understanding of the math standard we are learning. For each video watched, you will earn an extra ticket.

Conferences Next Week

Our school will be on minimum day schedule all next week due to parent conferences. Conference notes with your appointment were sent home earlier this week. I look forward to meeting with you and your 6th grader to discuss their progress in 6th grade. 

Homework

I will begin listing homework on its own separate page. You can review it by clicking the tab above. The blogroll will be reserved for instructional posts and announcements.

Module 2, Lesson 3: Division of a Fraction by a Fraction

Homework: October 7th

1. ELA packet

2. Reading Fluency Tracker

3. AR log: Test on Friday.

4. Math fluency

5. 4 math problems

6. Surviving the Applewhites Ch. 1 Response

Homework: October 6th

1. ELA packet

2. AR Log

3.  Math fluency

4. Study Lesson 1 and 2 from your math packet. 

Students tested again today on Lessons 1 and 2 for math after reteaching based on their last quiz. Please watch the videos for Lessons 1 and 2 to review the concepts.

Conference reminders went home today as well.

Fontana Community Event: Let's Move on the Trail

On October 11th from 10 am-2 pm, the city of Fontana is hosting the "Let's Move on the Trail" event to promote a healthy lifestyle. Visit the webpage to learn more:

Let's Move on the Trail

Photosynthesis Song

We have been learning about photosynthesis. Here's a song about all that we've learned. Just try to get it out of your head. It's catchy!

Homework: October 2nd

1. ELA Packet (Days 1-4)
2. Math Fluency
3. Reading Fluency Tracker
4. Study Roots (Unit 4): Test is tomorrow.
5. Study Map #9: Test is tomorrow.
6. AR Log: Read for 20-30 minutes.
7. Math Poster (red) based on Lesson 2.

Pronouns

We have been learning about pronouns in class. Watch this video about pronouns to extend your learning.

Homework: October 1st

1. ELA Packet: Day 2
2. Math (2 problems)
3. Math fluency
4. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes.
5. Reading Fluency Tracker
6. Study map #9