Hi! Happy New Year! It has been a while since we have sent out an update with the snow days
and break.
*In Math the students learned how to divide using partial quotients. (If you are interested
there is a Power Point on partial quotients on my website on the top right of the Math page.) I
know this method seems "weird" to us (adults) but it really does make more sense to most
children. They are looking at the whole number instead of individual digits. I will show the
students the regular algorithm on Monday (we did not get to it today) and we will learn about
factors, multiples, prime, and composite next week. The students can choose what division
method works best for them. They will not be required to all use the same method.
-Please encourage your child to do xtramath 4 times every week.
*In LA we will be starting our grammar packets again next week. Remember they are due every
Thursday. We will also be doing the annual Spelling Bee next week. On Monday students will
get a list and on Tuesday I will give them a written test. The top 10 spellers, from each class,
will get a second list. They will be tested on Thursday orally. Each class will have 1 winner and
1 alternate. The Riverside 4th & 5th grade Spelling Bee is on January 19 at Buckeye Elementary
at 4pm. We will also be starting our nonfiction reading unit. I have started collecting nonfiction
books and have shown them to the students. They seem excited.
-Please remind your child to complete their reading logs each week.
*We started learning about ecosystems, habitat, and population this week in Science. We will
continue learning about ecosystems next week.
*In Social Studies we are moving west in our development towards Ohio becoming a
state. Great job on all of the projects!
*Report Cards from the second quarter will be posted on Infinite Campus on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Please remember to check your child’s grades during the quarter. Grades are updated at least
every 2 weeks.
*Thank you for all of the donations to Project Hope! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
*Some students have lost or used their supplies. Please ask your child if they need pencils,
pens, expo markers, scissors, glue, crayons, folders, etc. at school. Many students are in need
of new pencils. THANK YOU!!
*In December we had visits from the RHS choir and from the Lamuth Middle School band. The
children really enjoyed these performances.
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Upcoming EventsJan. 10 MASCO Meeting at 6:30pm
Jan 13 Father-Daughter Dance at Madison Avenue
Jan. 16 No School- Martin Luther King Day
As always if you have any questions please contact us.
Have a great weekend!
Adam Kalb & Stacy Sepelak