Major (40%): Data Analysis and Division of Fractions Test

Minor (50%):

Major (40%): Assessment on Interactions - Friday

Minor (50%): Progress Monitoring Monday and Thursday

• Tuesday 2/27 - 5th Grade Math Interim (CLOSED CAMPUS)

• Thursday 2/29 - "Leap" into Spring Creek WME School Spirit Night - Details to Come!!!

• Monday 3/1- 10:05 AM - Oskar's Bigger Bully Battle Presented by Alley Theatre (3rd - 5th)

• Tuesday 3/5- Read, Deed, Run student meeting.

• Tuesday 3/5- 5:30 PM – Parent STAAR “Prep Rally”

• Wednesday 3/6- 4:30 PM – PTA Board Meeting in the LGI

• Friday 3/8- Field Day (Details to Come)

• Monday 3/11- Friday 3/15- SPRING BREAK

• Tuesday 3/19- Read Deed Run Student Meeting

• Thursday 3/21- WME Dance (Details to Come)

• Friday 3/22- PTA Spirit Night @ Mason Road Skate Center (Details to Come)

• Saturday 3/23- 8:30 AM – Job Fair @ Merrell Center

Major (40%):

Application Project

Minor (50%):

Students will identify what led up to the Civil War and its causes and effects. 

Social Studies TEKS:

5.4(B) identify and explain how changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution led to conflict among sections of the United States

5.4(D) explain the central role of the expansion of slavery in causing sectionalism, disagreement over states' rights, and the Civil War

5.4(E) explain the effects of the Civil War, including Reconstruction and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution

5.12(D) describe the impact of mass production, specialization, and division of labor on the economic growth of the United States

5.22(B)^ identify how scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and the rapid growth of technology industries have advanced the economic development of the United States, including the transcontinental railroad and the space program

5.4(A) describe the causes and effects of the War of 1812 such as impressment of sailors, territorial conflicts with Great Britain, and the increase in U.S. manufacturing

5.4(F) identify the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of people from various American Indian and immigrant groups such as the settlement of the frontier and building of the Transcontinental Railroad

5.22(C)^ explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations in the fields of medicine, communication, and transportation have benefited individuals and society in the United States

• How can you help someone feel welcome?

• What can you learn from someone who is different from you?

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

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.

They will learn how to take notes, how to summarize a text and practice answering questions that they have to type their answer. Students will learn that EVERY answer that involves a written response, needs to be answered using RACE.

R = Restate the Question (Turn the question into a statement to start your response.)

A = Answer the Question (Answer all parts of the question.)

C = Cite your Evidence (Give details and evidence from the text to support your answer.)

E = Explain your Evidence (Explain how your evidence supports your answer.)

For example, this is how a student would answer a question about a story using the RACE technique:

Question: According to the biography, how did the Great Depression affect McBride's career choice?

Answer: The Great Depression affected McBride's career choice because there were limited job opportunities for writers during the Great Depression, and this ultimately led to McBride's career in radio. McBride had difficulty getting a job as a writer because of the economic hardship caused by the Great Depression. For example, in paragraph 3 days "she tried out to be a radio host even though the job was not what she planned to do as a career." She was eventually hired as a radio host, which ultimately led to her successful career in radio.

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.

• 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.

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.

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