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April 29- May 3

Spelling- Week 30 skill and word list. Practice packet is due Thursday and test is Friday. This will be our last spelling word list/ packet of the year. English- We are finishing up our research papers. We will type them and then begin creating our power point presentations to present next week. Presentations are due Monday! Social Studies- We are beginning our final small unit on Australia and New Zealand- the Pacific Realm. This will take us through this week and next with an open book test near the end of next week to finish off our studies. We will review some map skills and practice over the final days of the year as well. *Food Drive is this week! Please see the school newsletter for ideas on what is needed to bring in. *6th Grade Vocations day is on Wednesday, May 1st. *The Crowning of Mary for the month of May will be Friday, May 3rd. Please bring a flower in for this.
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Week of April 15-19

Spelling- Week 28 skill focuses on spelling patterns ou, a, e , and u . English- We are finishing up our unit on adverbs and will be starting to talk about and begin our research papers. Social Studies- We are continuing to study the different regions of Asia, its history, and culture.
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Week of April 8-12

Spelling- week 27 skill: words with /ar/, /er/, and /ir/. The packet is due Thursday and the test is Friday. English- We are continuing our study of adverbs and will review the difference between adverbs and adjectives, as well as all parts of speech as they have proven to be a little tricky for some when not in isolation. Social Studies- We have finished chapter 24 over the physical features of Asia, but will continue working through the history and cultures of Asia over the next several weeks before taking a big unit test. More info to come on that as we get closer. Reminders:  - Monday is a noon dismissal for the Eclipse. -Tuesday is an early out at 1:30 for faculty meeting and is a dress down day.
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Week of March 25th-27th and April 4th-5th

  English- As we have finished our unit on verbs, we will be working on a writing activity this week along with understanding the difference between adjectives and adverbs as we lead into the next unit on Adjectives. Social Studies - We are starting our final unit on Asia including Ancient China, Persia, and India. Spelling- We will start week 26 skill and words this week. The practice packet will be due Thursday, April 4th and then the test will be Friday, April 5th. *Reminder: There is no school for Easter Break from Thursday, March 28th- Wednesday, April 3rd. Wishing everyone a blessed Easter!
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Week of: March 18-22

 English- We are finishing up our study of verbs and will continue to practice throughout this week. Social Studies- We have finished unit 8 and will have our test on Wednesday, March 20th. The study guide was sent home last Wednesday, the 13th, so hopefully the students are continuing good study habits and studying each night to prepare. Spelling- week 24 skill this week- correct spelling and usage of words with -able and -ible. *Reminder: No School on Friday due to state archery tournament.
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Week of March 11-15

 English- We are beginning our study of verbs in unit 4. Social Studies- We will be finishing up our study of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. The study guide will be passed out on Wednesday, March 13th and the test will be Wednesday, March 20th. Spelling- We are working on week 23 word study, specifically on words with the short /a/ sound.
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Week of March 4-7

English- We are continuing our study of adjectives and how to correctly use them in sentences. Social Studies- Unit 8 is all about the middle ages and Renaissance period.   Spelling- Week 22 spelling- The practice packet will be due by Wednesday. The test will be Thursday. *** Reminder: No school on Friday, March 8th! *** Third quarter ends on March 7th! Wow! Already the last week before fourth quarter! Let's finish strong!
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