"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." ~ Colin Powell
Volunteers Needed:
May 14th - 5th grade field trip to Capitol and Leonardo Center. We are in need of several parent volunteers for this field trip. If you would be willing to volunteer please let me know, as each parent needs to have a back ground check done in our front office and it can take up to 3 days for the results.
SAGE TESTING
This year, Sage Testing for Math and Science is scheduled for April 23rd, 25th, 30th, and May 2nd. Please have those dates on the calendar to minimize any tardies and absences on those dates. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own headphones on those testing dates.
ASPIRE
Please continue to check Aspire Gradebook weekly, and as regularly as possible with your child, to teach them to be responsible and to take ownership of their learning. The ASPIRE website is: http://ogdenprep.usoe-dcs.org/Login/ Login Information:Username: Student ID Password: Eagle + Student ID
MATH
We will learn about finding a volume of rectangular prism.
Science
We are reviewing five science units: Earth's Crust, Matter, Magnetism, Electricity, and Heredity. Please practice vocabulary words and concepts cards at home. Below are the links for concept cards and vocabulary words for each unit: Earth's Crust Concept Cards: https://quizlet.com/154980132/chiang-earths-crust-unit-concept-cards-flash-cards/ Earth's Crust Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/154951722/opa-chiang-earth-crust-unit-flash-cards/alphabetical Matter Concept cards: https://quizlet.com/_2ky517 Matter Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/_2kwlwu Electricity concept cards: https://quizlet.com/_2uhod6 Electricity vocabulary words: https://quizlet.com/_2ugxjo Magnetism concept cards: https://quizlet.com/_2q1dmy Magnetism Vocabulary words: https://quizlet.com/_2q0xuy Heredity Concept Cards: https://quizlet.com/_32xh8s Heredity Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/_32xeyh
“Success consists of getting up just one more time
than you fall.” ~ Oliver Goldsmith
Dear Parents and Students,
Quarter 4 begins this Monday, so let today be a new beginning. It is never too late to practice a good habit. Be proactive and put first thing first! Please check Aspire Gradebook weekly, and as regularly as possible with your child, to teach them to be responsible and take ownership of their learning.
ASPIRE
The ASPIRE website is: http://ogdenprep.usoe-dcs.org/Login/ Login Information:Username: Student ID Password: Eagle + Student ID
MATH
This week, we will learn and practice finding areas and perimeters of polygons, with decimals and fractions numbers.
"Treat a child as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a child as he could be, and he will become what he should be." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Parents & Students, Together let's work hard, make good choices and make it a great week. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!
HOMEROOM
We had hallway huddle last Friday and the letter below was discussed in homeroom and sent home with your child. Please read and discuss with your child at home. This assignment is worth 10 points. Please sign and return by Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
SAGE TESTING
This year, Sage Testing for Math and Science is scheduled for April 23rd, 25th, 30th, and May 2nd. Please have those dates on the calendar to minimize any tardies and absences on those dates. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own headphones during those testing dates. Thank you.
ASPIRE
Please continue to check Aspire Gradebook weekly, and as regularly as possible with your child, to teach them to be responsible and to take ownership of their learning. Quarter 3 ends this Thursday on March 15. The ASPIRE website is: http://ogdenprep.usoe-dcs.org/Login/ Login Information:Username: Student ID Password: Eagle + Student ID
March 15 Minimum Day March 16 -No School -End of Third Quarter March 19 Fourth Quarter Begins April 2-6 No School, Spring Break April 9 - School Resumes April 13 Minimum Day, School dismissed @12:45
"Let go of yesterday. Let today be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you'll get to where God wants you to be." ~Joel Osteen
Dear Parents and Students, The third quarter ends next Thursday, March 15, which is next week. Please make sure all missing assignments , projects, and retake quizzes are completed and turned in by next Wednesday. It is important to check Aspire Gradebook weekly, or as regularly as possible with your child, to teach them to be responsible and to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for working with your child on homework. Let's make it a great week!
We are starting the Geometry and Measurement Unit. We will discuss polygons and non-polygon concepts and reviewed basic Geometry vocabulary words. We will discuss quadrilateral property and classify 2-dimensional shapes into categorizes based on their properties in Math class.
Science
We will review concept and vocabulary on Heredity this week. Below are the links for Heredity concept cards and vocabulary words: Heredity Concept Cards: https://quizlet.com/_32xh8s Heredity Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/_32xeyh
Reminders
March 15 Minimum Day, End of Third Quarter March 16 -No School March 19 Fourth Quarter Begins
Penny Wars
Annual OPA Penny Wars Begins on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, in the Elementary building. Pennies are positive. Dollars and Silver Change are negative. Winning class will receive a prize. March 12-15 - There will be a jar of coins in the office where students can guess the amount of money in the jar for 25 cents. The winner will be able to add the amount of money to their class total to possibly win. All money will go towards playground equipment.