February 16 - February 26

Important Dates:
2/24 - Early Dismissal
2/26 - Fractions and Decimals Test (cumulative)
2/29 - FSA Writing Test
3/2 - Chapter 7 Science Test
3/4 - St. Augustine Field Trip form and payment due

Homework:
2/16 - Math Superstars and 30 minutes i-ready due Friday
2/17 - FSA Practice pg. 7-8
2/18 - Science Questions Chapter 7 Lesson 4

2/22 - Math Superstars and 30 minutes i-ready due Friday
2/23 - Complete Math Study Guide
2/24 - Science Scaffolded Questions Chapter 7 lessons 4 and 5
2/25 - Study for Math Test


In math this week we will be finishing up our unit on fractions and decimals.  We will making equivalent fractions and decimals and comparing them, ordering them, and putting them on a number line.  For example, put the following number in order from least to greatest - 3.5,  32/10,  34/100, 31, 3,57.  Or, plot the following points on a number line - 1 and 1 tenth, 13/10, 1 and 20 hundredths, 129/100, 1.11, 102/100.  The number would show 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 and would be split in to tenths between each number.  Next week we will be looking at fractions of time and reviewing in preparation for the test.

In science we will be working through chapter 7 lessons 4 and 5.  We will watch a couple of study jams and brain pops, answer questions, and hopefully plant some beans : )  Students will test chapter 7 on 3/2.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.  I also want to thank you all for your kind words and interest in how I am doing.  I am feeling much better and look forward to moving up from here.

Thanks,
Brandy Davis
davisb6@duvalschools.org

February 8 - 12

Important Dates:
2/10 - Early Dismissal
2/11 - Valentine $ due ($3); Fun Run today at 10:00
2/12 - Lunch in the classroom and Valentine Exchange in the afternoon.  Valentine box due today
2/15 - Presidents Day, no school

Homework:
Mon - Math Superstars and 30 minutes of I-Ready due Friday; Multiplying Fractions sheet
Tues - Work on I-Ready, Math Superstars, Valentine Box
Wed - Science Questions
Thurs - Fun Run today
Fri - Have a great 3 day weekend!


In math this week we will begin learning about decimals.  Students will be comparing decimals and fractions based on place value.  They will learn how to read and write decimal numbers and order decimal numbers.  For example:  2.03 is "two and three hundredths", 6,4 is "six and four tenths", 2.3 is greater than 2.03, 2.3 and 2.30 are equivalent.

In science we are beginning chapter 7 lesson 3.  We will be learning about instincts and learned behaviors.

Please feel free to contact me at any time.  Have a wonderful week.

Brandy Davis
davisb6@duvalschools.org

February 1 - 5

Wow!  Already February!  This year is going by so quickly. I hope each of you had a wonderful weekend.  

Important Dates:

2/1 - Report Cards go home.  Please sign and return the envelope

2/2 - Boosterthon Pep Rally!

2/3 - Boosterthon begins

2/4 - Math Quiz over multiplying fractions by a whole number, adding and subtracting fractions, equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting mixed numbers, converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa, ordering fractions, and comparing fractions

Homework:

Monday - Math Superstars and 30 min I-Ready due by Friday

Tuesday - Envision Math Practice

Wednesday - Math Quiz tomorrow

Thursday - Science Questions chapter 7 lesson 2,Friday - Have a great weekend!

Currently in Math, we are working with fractions.  Students have multiplied fractions by whole numbers, added and subtracted fractions, found equivalent fractions, simplified fractions, added and subtracted mixed numbers, and converted improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa.  This week we will be working on comparing and ordering fractions.

In Science, we are working from chapter 7, Plants and Animals.  Last week we learned about how flowering plants reproduce.  This week we are learning about inherited plant  and animal characteristics.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me anytime.

Thanks,

Brandy Davis

davisb6@duvalschools.org