October 15 - October 18

On Tuesday we will be reviewing for Chapter 1, Lesson 3 quiz.  Study the lesson check worksheet, study guide, and pages 17 - 23 in science books for the quiz on Wednesday, Oct. 16!
After the quiz we will begin lesson 4: How scientists draw conclusions.

Wednesday, Oct. 16: Chapter 1, Lesson 3 quiz

Friday, Oct. 18: Spartan Dress Down Day $1.00


*Reminder: If you haven't done so already, please send in party money ($5.00) for the Fall and Valentine's Day celebrations!

October 7 - October 11

We will be finishing up with Chapter 1, Lesson 3, learning about Scientific Methods.  There will be a quiz next Wednesday, October 16th.  Study guides will be in green science folders on Friday!

Friday, October 11: Early Dismissal at 12:00

Reminder: If you did not already, please send in party money with your student for the Fall and Valentines Day celebrations!

Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

We will be continuing with Chapter 1, Lesson 3: How do scientists answer questions?

In class we will read the lesson in the book (pages 17 - 23).  We will discuss the 8 steps used in the Scientific Method. 

This week is Spirit Week!

Mon.: wear yellow

Tues.: favorite team, dress as a super fan

Wed.: wear your western outfit

Thurs.: throwback, dress in your favorite outfit from the past

Fri.: spartan spirit day

Sept. 23 - Sept. 27

This week in science we will be using tools that we have learned about in Chapter 1, Lesson 2 (microscopes, hand lenses, and pipettes).  We will also be starting Chapter 1, Lesson 3 (pages 16 - 23 in the science book).  Lesson 3 will introduce the Scientific Method steps.


Reminder: Friday, Sept. 27th is the last day to order from the September Scholastic Book Club!

Sept. 16 - Sept. 20

Chapter 1, Lesson 2: pages 10 - 15 in science book.
We will be continuing to learn about science tools and safety.

Friday, Sept. 20: Chapter 1, Lesson 2 quiz on Tools (study guide in green folders)


Friday, Sept. 20: $1.00 Spartan dress down!

May 20 - May 24

In science we are learning about our Solar System.  We are completing a group research project in class.  Students are assigned a group and a planet to research and then create a travel brochure on.  This project will be done completely in class.  I will be collecting the research guide and brochure from each group on Friday, May 24th.


Important Dates:
Tuesday, May 21: Spartan Games
Wednesday, May 22: Teens Against Tobacco
Friday, May 24: Swimming at the High School

April 22 - April 26

In science class this week we will be working on finishing Chapter 5.  We will also be reviewing for the science PSSAs that will be next week, May 1st and May 2nd. 

Reminders:  

• Please fill out your child's field trip lunch form if you have not done so already!  They are due Tuesday, April 30th!
• Please sign and return your child's report card envelope if you have not done so already!

• April 29th and 30th: Math PSSA
• May 1st and 2nd: Science PSSA