Week of 09/18-9/22 

Math: Scholars are learning how to divide by two digits and prime factorization.

Science: Scholars will be exploring the milky way and understanding the structure of blackhole. 

Literature: Scholars will begin chapter 8 of VODT and be introduced to figurative language. 

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will practice analyzing and diagramming sentences containing adverbs and adjectives.

History: Scholars will review Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations.

Upcoming Assessments: 

Astronomy Test 09/21

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. ORTUNO 09/18  

Week of 9/4-9/8

September 8, 2023

Math: Scholars will be practicing two digit by two digit and three digit by two digit multiplication as well as division to increase their fluency.

Science: Scholars will observe and understand the planets called “wanderers” and focus on constellations.

Literature: Scholars will continue reading and annotating Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will be focusing on the structure and elements of a narrative in writing.

History: Scholars will be review Mesoamerica and previous civilizations.

Upcoming Assessments: 

• “If” by Rudyard Kipling due 09/15
• Maya, Aztec and Inca Quiz 09/13
• Science quiz 09/13

Reminders: 

Week of 8/28-9/1

September 1, 2023

Math: Scholars will learn about using the Order of operations (Expressions) PEMDAS.

Science: Scholars will learn about the solar system and stars.

Literature: In literature scholars continue to annotate and highlight characterizations in Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Grammar/Writing: In writing, scholars learned about cause and effect.

History: Scholars are introduced to Mesoamerica and what a legend is.

Upcoming Assessments: 

“If” by Rudyard Kipling recitations 9/15

CH. 4-5 VODT quiz 09/06

Math quiz 09/06 

Reminders: 

Your scholar needs to bring an independent reading book to school every day to use during dismissal. This is especially important if your scholar is picked up at Upper School because the expectation in the MPR is that scholars read silently.