Precepts

ROST  Last week we finished our read aloud, Wonder.  When strong readers finish a book-- especially a really powerful one-- we don't just move on.  We want to reflect on the text, consider its theme and the author's intent behind writing the novel.  To let the story linger in our hearts a bit, thoughtful readers...

• ...consider a relationship that stood out the most.
• ...think about critical scenes that really tugged at our hearts.
• ...consider how the text might change us.

To facilitate this, parallel to the characters in the text, students wrote their own precepts, rules/phrases to live by.  Check them out!

In all reading classes we continue to practice and prepare for PARCC. A reminder will come home tomorrow outlining testing days and times for fifth grade.

Homework: 

• Read 30 minutes
• Math homework

Reminders: We are collecting the following items in homerooms:

• Baby pictures: At your earliest convenience, please email your homeroom teacher a digital copy baby picture. If you are unable to send a picture digitally, we are also collecting hard copies.  
• White shirts (for tie-dye): Due May 5
• DC permission slips: Due May 5
• DC money: Due May 5
• Middle school band slips

Upcoming Dates:

• Early Dismissal: Friday, April 28
• PARCC Math: May 2-5
• PARCC ELA: May 10-12
• DC Trip: May 25

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill