We will have a pretty normal week by JBE standards. Five full days, no early release, and no assemblies. Keep getting those donations for the Treasure Trot. Currently my homeroom has raised 91.8% of our class goal and Ms. Billiards class has raised 28.6% toward their goal. We will be taking donations until next week. JBE gets to keep 100% of all the money we raise so please consider making a donations.
Tuesday 2/26 Soccer Day
Wear your favorite soccer clothes.
Thursday 2/28 Football Day
Wear your favorite football clothes.
Wednesday 3/6 Wild Hair Wednesday
Wear a wild hair do.
Career Day
Early Release
Module 5 Fraction Test
Thursday 3/7 Treasure Trot
The run is today!! Wear your pirate gear.
Friday 3/8 Field Trip
St. Augustine
March 11th-15th
Spring Break
Thursday 3/21
End of 3rd Quarter
Friday 3/22 No School
Planning Day
Tentative FSA Testing Schedule
Tuesday April 2nd Writing
Wednesday May 1st & 2nd Reading FSA
Tuesday May 7th & 8th Math FSA
*This is subject to change.
As I know of any changes I will let you know.
This week in math we will complete our work with subtracting mixed numbers using various strategies. Students have learned how to use visual models (number lines, tape diagrams, and rectangles), changing the mixed numbers to improper fractions then subtracting, and decomposing the minuend using number bonds. For the rest of the week we will review multiplying whole numbers by fractions. We will apply that knowledge to multiplying whole numbers by mixed numbers using the associative property and the distributive property.
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| Associative Property |
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| Distributive Property |
Students will have a timed quiz on this Friday. We are tentatively planning our fraction test for Thursday March 6th. Once we finish our fraction unit we will move right into decimals.
This week in science we will begin learning about the properties used to identify minerals. Minerals are identified using:
*Color-Not the most reliable because many minerals are the same color.
*Hardness-The Mohs scale is used to classify minerals using hardness. Only minerals higher on the scale can scratch minerals lower on the scale.
*Streak-When minerals are rubbed across a tile plate they will leave a color behind. Many minerals leave a different streak color than the color they come in. For example pyrite has a gold metallic color but it's streak is black.
*Cleavage/Fracture-This property describes how a mineral breaks. Some minerals break along smooth lines and others break in jagged pieces.
*Luster-This property describes how a mineral reflects light. Words like metallic, nonmetallic, milky, pearly, and vitreous are used to describe luster.
To practice these skills students can practice using the website below to complete a mini virtual lab.
Students can also watch the Brain Pop clip on Minerals.
We are preparing for our field trip to St. Augustine. Our field trip is next Friday March 8th. We will visit the Castillo de San Marcos and take a trolley tour of the city. This week for homework students should complete the Chapter 6 Lesson 1 sheet and turn it in on Friday.
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