1. Treasure Trove Tribune Mrs. Scott-Ellis’s Weekly Newsletter Sharpening skills for success! Week 15 Celebrations From Around the World Attached to this newsletter you should find the following items: 1.Weekly Progress Report, midterm grades report 2.Your student’s graded work from the week 3. ELA (Detach and help prepare your child for the up and coming week) I have reviewed my child’s work, and progress report. ___________________________________________________ Parent Signature I have the following concerns and/or questions: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Student Self Assessment Write (Y) for yes, (A) for Almost and (N) for No ____1. I can draw a number line and use it to compare fractions. ____2. I can identify elements of the genre fantasy ____3. I can explain point of view Name______________#___ Diversity provides so many opportunities to learn new things. This week, students learned about the celebration of Hanukah and Kwanzaa. And because of your support and prompt response to the party supply list, students will learn more about traditions from around the world.

2. Student participate in a Kwanzaa activity as they pretend to light candles. Students participate in a the game called Dreidel, which is often played as part of the Jewish culture. Students practice teaching other students. The best way we learn is by teaching others what we know. Writing numbers in various forms. NBT2. Class made a 4.3% gain 1 st Term 2 nd Term

3. ELA Parent Page to Help Prepare for Week 17 (Detach and Keep)  Write a definition for each vocabulary word _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

4. Point of View