It is very encouraging to see the process of scholars finding the Beauty in the most mundane things; such as sitting like a scholar, or responding to a question. This week your child will be able to see the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in points, lines, angles, and everything in between as we discover Geometry. Do not allow them to be intimidated by the word "Geometry." Instead encourage wonder and adventure as we the explore the terminology and meaning of the wonderful world of Mathematics. Picture Source This Week...Science - Water and Erosion In Science scholars will learn about the how water affects the world around us. We will learn about the water table that exists under our feet (further down in Phoenix than in other places…) and about how water erodes and shapes the landscape from the smallest hill to the Grand Canyon! Math - Farewell Decimals, Hello Angles We will see the end of our experience with decimals this week. We will have a Unit 7 Test on Tuesday, March 27. We will then begin our learning experience with Geometry. Scholars will explore points, lines, and angles this week. It would still be very helpful for you child to focus on all math facts. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature, on Tuesday we begin reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will continue our journey into George MacDonald’s wonderful world. We will be following her as she explores her country home. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction We will finish this short week in Lyceum by reviewing adding and subtracting mixed numbers as well as the multiplying fractions. Scholars will still benefit by their daily review of their math facts in all mathematical facts. Language Arts - Writing Week In language arts this week, students will continue their study of grammar through a new week of fix-it grammar sentences. Students will also begin the construction of their persuasive essay They will begin by creating a keyword outline and then from that a rough draft and spend the rest of the week editing and rewriting their draft to form a complete five-paragraph essay. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...Monday, March 26th ~ None Tuesday, April 3 ~ Field Trip
Tuesday, March 27th ~ Unit 7 Math Test Friday, April 6 ~ Field Day Wednesday, March 28th ~ AZMerit Practice Test Tuesday, April 10 ~ AzMerit Thursday, March 29th ~ Science Quiz Wednesday, April 11 ~ Science AIMS Friday, March 30th~ No School R&R Weekend Wednesday, April 18 ~ AzMerit Thursday, April 19 ~ AzMerit
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