Pamela Robertson
Important dates:
Nov. 18th-Scholastic Book Fair begins
Nov.19th-We buy at the book Fair
Nov. 20th-Pay for Dress of Choice
Nov. 21st-Spirit Night-Mod Pizza
Nov. 22nd-Free Dress of Choice Day
Nov. 25th-Nov. 29th-Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 13th-Spirit Wear Day
Knowledge/Skills (Reading and Writing):
This week:
In Skills:
Foundational Skills
Students will listen to and distinguish words with /oo/ and /ue/ vowel sounds in oral word pairs.
Students will read and write one-syllable words spelled with the vowel digraph /oo/> ‘oo.’
Reading
Students will read the fable “King Log and King Crane” with purpose and understanding, and will answer literal, inferential, and evaluative questions about key details in the text, including the moral/life lesson.
Tricky words: they
In Knowledge:
Knowledge 4: Early World Civilizations
Speaking and Listening
Students will review components of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
Reading
Students will make predictions about the pharaoh Hatshepsut
History/Science :
Students investigate with light and sound to see how they can be used to communicate with an audience in a theater. Students will explore different light sources, mirrors, and shadows. Students will determine the relationship between vibrations and sound.
STEAM and Specials at a glance
Specials Schedule: ( 9:30-10:10am)
Character Focus
August/ September- RESPECT - Showing high regard for an authority, other people, self and country. Treating others as you would want to be treated.
October- Responsibility: Being honest and accountable in word and deed. Having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability and commitment.
November- Empowerment: We believe children must be equipped with the ability to make good decisions independently of adults. By internalizing the habits and behaviors that demonstrate responsibility, they will be empowered to lead successful, productive lives.
December- Sharing: Developing a willingness to share knowledge, experiences and time to enrich learning, give back to the community through school projects and constantly seek ways to improve through continuous input and feedback
January- Patience: We strive to develop Aspen View students with a level of perseverance and diligence that will instill the confidence needed to succeed in whatever endeavor our students undertake
February- Excellence: Striving to do the best in everything you do, while maintaining a positive attitude and a spirit of self-confidence
March- Compassion: Caring in action. Treating others with kindness, generosity and a forgiving spirit.
April- Teamwork: We will create an atmosphere that fosters collaborative and team-focused success to enrich our students and prepare them for high school, college and a collaboration driven marketplace
May- RESPECT - Showing high regard for an authority, other people, self and country. Treating others as you would want to be treated