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This week students will learn about the Earth's Rotation and Revolution. We will also explore similarities and differences between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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Remember that if your child would like extra practice, they are able to go onto See Saw and complete the activities there. Students were given instructions and their log-on information last week in case they forgot.

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HOME ACCESS CENTER - PARENT-DEFINED GRADE NOTIFICATIONS

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HOME ACCESS CENTER - PARENT-DEFINED GRADE NOTIFICATIONS

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Katy ISD Parents and/or Guardians can view their child’s grades in the Home Access Center at any time. On the Grades page, you can access your child’s most recent progress report (IPR) and report card grades. On the Classwork page, you can setup personalized alerts for your child’s class averages. Based on the parent-defined percentage (%), you will receive an alert when your child’s average falls below or rises above a certain threshold.

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Soon current 5th-11th grade students will be able to select their courses for the 2024-2025 school year.

PHASE I Monday, February 5-Monday, February 19, 2024:

Students are selecting and submitting courses in SchooLinks Course Planner

Parents can view their students course requests in SchooLinks Course Planner

PHASE II Tuesday, February 20-Friday, March 8, 2024:

Counselors review, revise, and approve course requests in SchooLinks Course Planner

Students complete and submit Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in SchooLinks Personalized Plans

PHASE III Monday, March 18-Tuesday, March 26, 2024:

Parents view and approve (verify) course requests in SchooLinks Personalized Plans

PHASE IV Wednesday, March 27-Wednesday, April 3, 2024:

Counselors finalize change requests and approve students' Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in SchooLinks Personalized Plans

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REMINDER: Every student ID badge includes a unique student ID number that is used to check out library books and textbooks, to purchase food items in the cafeteria, to permit passage to certain club meetings, and to provide easy identification of students in common areas of the school. Secondary students must wear their ID badges at all times during school hours, while on school property. If a student loses the ID, a replacement must be purchased promptly from the designated school office/location. Failure to follow these procedures may be considered a violation of the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct.

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Module 5 - Wrap Up

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the Earth.

A genre focus on persuasive text provides students with opportunities to identify the author’s purpose and audience, as well as the elements of persuasive writing in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter realistic fiction, drama, and informational text to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that there are many ways to protect the future of the world around us.

MODULE 5 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can caring for the Earth and its living things improve life now and in the future?

LEARNING MINDSET: Setting Goals

SCIENCE CONNECTION: Conservation

VOCABULARY:

Big Idea Words: imperil, endangered, benevolent, contaminate

Critical Vocabulary: jabbing, aggressive, merchant, fort, captivity, flight, toil

Vocabulary Strategy: Homophones/Homographs

Generative Vocabulary: Latin Roots bene, Suffix -ure

READING WORKSHOP:

Monitor and Clarify

Text Structure (Problem/Solution)

Text and Graphic Features

Text Structure (Cause and Effect)

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:

Decoding: Recognize Root Words with Spelling Changes

Spelling: Adding -ed and -ing

Fluency: Reading Rate

COMMUNICATION:

Research & Media Literacy: Take Notes

Make Connections

WRITING WORKSHOP:

Argument Writing: Editorial

Grammar Minilessons: Transitions

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Cell Phone Reminders per our school handbook:

Elementary students in grades 2-5 may possess telecommunication devices; however, these devices are only to be used for instructional purposes under the direction of a teacher. These devices should be turned off and not visible at all other times during the school day on school property, including on school transportation.

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Add these dates to your calendar!

1/23: Read, Deed, Run Student Meeting (Only for Read, Deed, Run Students)

1/23: Course Selection Parents Night (Flyer Attached Below)

1/26: Jason's Deli PTA Fundraiser (Flyer Attached Below)

1/31: Books-a-Live Presentation (More Information Coming Soon!)

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Please ensure your child dresses appropriately for recess.

Heat Guidelines:

94 degrees or heat index above 99: 25 minutes max outside.

Above 100 degrees or heat index above 105: No outdoor activities.

Cold Guidelines:

Below 32 degrees or wind chill below 30: 25 minutes max outside.

Temps below 20 degrees: No outdoor activities.

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Literacy Homework - Dartayet, Garcia, & Schmid Students

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Literacy Homework - Dartayet, Garcia, & Schmid Students

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I have uploaded optional homework activities on Seesaw for your child to reinforce what we're learning in school during the week.

While these activities are not required, I strongly recommend them as a valuable way for students to enhance their understanding of the material. Your child can complete these assignments at their own pace, and they should not need to spend more than 30 minutes on them. Of course, if they choose to spend more time, that's perfectly fine, but it's not necessary.

Seesaw provides a convenient platform for students to engage with the material outside of the classroom, and I believe it can greatly contribute to their academic growth.

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Please get headphones for your student as soon as possible. We only have 6 that are given to us by the school and many students don't have them. We use our Chromebooks every day and students need headphones.

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Module 5 Assessment

Minor (50%):

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Week Summary:

Students will explain how the U.S. free market economy works and understand how the Constitution influences our economic system.

Social Studies TEKS:

5.9 Economics. The student understands the basic economic patterns of early societies in the United States.

5.3(A) identify the contributions of Founding Fathers James Madison and George Mason who helped create the U.S. Constitution

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Course Selection Parent Night - NEW DATE

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Students are ONLY allowed to have CLEAR water in class.

During snack time, students have a chance to refuel and recharge. We give them a quick 5-minute break to enjoy a healthy snack. Please send your student a tasty, nutritious snack to keep their energy up and their minds ready to learn.

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This PDF shows ways that you can support your students' learning at home:

Discuss with your student the module topic and the module's Big Idea Words.

I highly encourage your student to read at home and talk about books together

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

Constitution Question

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Minor (50%): Tuesday on rotation and revolution, Friday on Sun, Earth, and Moon

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This week students will learn how to multiply a fraction by a whole number using pictures and models, a number line, and repeated addition.

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Minor (50%): Multiply a whole number by fraction practice