Weekly Update Feb.13-17

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." 

~ Charles M. Schulz

Dear Parents and Students,

There are many events happening this week. The 5th and 6th Grade Ski Trip is on Wednesday, Parent Teacher Conferences are on Thursday and Friday, and on the upcoming Monday there is no school (Washington/Lincoln Holiday.) If you have not signed up for a P.T.C conference, the sign up sheet is on the windows in the elementary lobby.

We will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, Feb.14. The celebration will include a movie, treats, and activities.  Your child may bring in a snack to share with their classmates during movie time.  NO SODA, OR CANDY IS ALLOWED.  If your child would like to participate in the “Clandestine Valentine” gift exchange, he/she may bring in a $1.00 wrapped gift for the drawing.  Only those students who bring in a gift will be able to participate.  Thank you for your generosity to our class.

Math
Students will not have math homework this week due to the events that are happening this week. We will review and practice multiplying fractions in class. Below is the link that we will use in class to practice the Fractions Concept. Please allow your child to practice online at home as well.

Thinking Blocks Fractions
http://www.mathplayground.com/tb_fractions/thinking_blocks_fractions.html

This week's Prodigy is on the following concepts:

Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Multiplying Fractions by whole Numbers
Multiplying Fractions by Mixed Numbers

Science
We are starting a new science unit on Heredity. This week, students will learn what a trait is and why we have selective breeding. Below are the links for concept cards and vocabulary words.

Heredity Concept Cards: https://quizlet.com/_32xh8s
Heredity Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/_32xeyh


Heredity Week#1 Vocabulary Words

Reminders:

Feb. 15 (Wednesday) -5th & 6th Grade Ski Day 8:00-4:15 p.m.
Feb.16 (Thursday)- Parent Teacher Conferences, @1:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-Up sheet will be posted in lobby a week before PTC
Feb.17 (Friday)-Parent Teacher Conference, @8:00-Noon
Feb.20 (Monday)- No school, Washington/Lincoln Holiday
March 1 (Wednesday)-Utah Symphony Concert Field Trip @8:30-12:00

Parents & Students,
Please accept my best wishes for a very Happy Valentine's Day!  Enjoy!