"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."

-Aristotle

Monday, November 18, 2019

Nov. 18-Nov. 22

ACADEMICS:
Spalding - Students will learn 10 new words on Monday, 10 new words on Tuesday, 10 new words  on Wednesday, and review on Thursday.  the 30-word spelling test will be on Friday.
Math - We are completing the geometry unit this week.  We will review the the concepts taught on Wednesday.  The classroom review pages will be sent home in the homework folders on Wednesday.  Review pages are not graded or checked for accuracy.  They do  not need to be returned to school. 
- The Comparing Numbers unit will begin on Friday.
- I have several scholars who have completed their Xtramath beginning Addition.  Way to go!  Remember to have your scholar complete Xtramath at least three times each week as part of their homework.  
History - We are finishing our Early American Civilizations unit this week.  A "Friendly Notes" study guide is being sent home in your scholar's red homework folder  today. The test will be on Friday.
Literature - Frog and Toad Together
Grammar - Pronouns
Poetry - "Merry Sunshine"

UPCOMING DATES:
November 15-22 - Food Drive for St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance
Friday, November 22 - Family Game Night, 5-7 PM (*Note - I do  plan on being there with my son that night!)
November 22-23 - Trivium Prep Musical Theater presents "Oklahoma"
Trivium Prep stage, 2001 N. Bullard Ave, Goodyear
Saturday, November 23 - Holiday Craft Fair at Trivium Prep, 11 AM-4 PM
(closed during 2PM Matinee performance of Oklahoma)
November 27-29 - No School: Thanksgiving Break 
Monday, December 2 -6 PM - 1st Grade Concert (rehearsal at 5:30 PM)
Monday, December 2 - PSO Family Day at MOD Pizza, 10:30 AM-10 PM

Please see the Athenian Echo for more information about upcoming dates.

Have a wonderful week!