September 21th Chang’s Newsletter

Hello Parents/Guardians,

The McTeacher’s night was a success.  Thank you to all those who generously came to support.  We were able to raise $90 for the class.  These funds will be allocated for supplies, treats, and prizes.

Keep reading each night; the monthly Passport test on Thursday has finally arrived.  Grades are continually inserted throughout the week, so please log into family link to view them.  For safekeeping, do not throw away graded work but file away in the labeled, accordion folder.  Also, homework has been mostly graded as completion to allow practice without fear of point deduction.  Now that we have been getting familiar with the lessons, understanding will be assessed through quizzes and/or tests. 

What we have been learning in class:

Math Counting sequences, identifying even and odd numbers, and comparing whole numbers were worked on two weeks ago.  This past week, addition algorithm, subtraction facts, and missing numbers in addition were the focus. 

History This past week we focused on the creation account and how it differs from the worldview of the theory of evolution. We will continue to learn more about Old History, focusing on Asia’s Fertile Crescent.

Science The students began and will continue to study about minerals and rocks.

Health Life in the blood was studied.  This week, the heart will be examined.

Reading We have been reading the historical fiction novel Esperanza Rising set during the great depression.  We will continue reading this gripping account of Esperanza’s overcoming tragedy and hardships like the phoenix that rises from its own ashes.

Spelling and Vocabulary We have a new spelling list, which will be due this Wednesday and tested on Thursday. The same vocabulary (Worldly Wise) list will be further studied and tested on Thursday.

Homework Assignments and Assessment Due Dates:

Monday 21th	Tuesday 22th	Wednesday 23th	Thursday 24th	Friday 25th
Read 20 Minutes	Read 20 Minutes	Read 20 Minutes	Read 20 Minutes	Read 20 Minutes
Study for Passport	Study for Passport	Study for Passport	Passport Test	Study for Passport
Math Quiz (L1~L5)	Math L9 odds	Math L10 evens	Math L11 odds	Math L 12 evens
	Write Source pp.6-7	Spelling L2 & Cursive Vocabulary L1DE	Spelling L2 Test Vocabulary L1 Test	Bible Verse Test—Philippians 4:8

Important Dates

Sept. 24: Passport to Geography Testing

Sept. 28-Oct. 13: Cookie Dough & Magazine Sale

Oct. 1: School Picture Day

Oct. 8: Spirit Day-Cultural/International

Oct. 13: Cookie orders & payments due

Oct. 14: 1/2 Day Dismissal at 12p

Oct. 15 & 16: ACSI Convention—NO SCHOOL, child care is available

Philippians 4:8 (ESV): Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Spelling challenge words:

relent and taunting