We Had PhUn Today!

Did you know that this is Physiology Understanding, or as we like to call it, PhUn, week? 

Check out some pictures from the really cool science lab the University of Alabama at Birmingham brought to us. Students had a chance to measure the volume of their lungs, heart rate and blood oxygen level. They also got to see a pigs heart and lungs up close. Microscopes and specimens were on hand for students to see what real organs look like.

Each student came home with a goodie bag with information and items to help them remember their PhUn experience! 

                             

                    

Alaskan Author Shelley Gill Visits RES

Awesome morning listening to some really cool stories and information. Ask your child what he or she learned about Alaska and the "last frontier".

April Information

Important Dates:

April 23- Spring Picture makeup day

April 24 – No School (Unused Inclement Weather Day)

April 29- Berry Band pre-application form due

May 7- trip to Berry Middle School/ Talent Show that night 5:30 pm
May 11- Berry Parent Night (at Berry) 6:00 pm

May 19- Graduation at Berry at 7:00 pm (more information to come)

May 20- Field Day (school dismisses at 1:00)

May 21- Last Day of School!!! (school dismisses at 11:00)

Curriculum Update:

Math- We are moving on to decimals! Decimals have a close relationship to fractions and percents but even now there are some misconceptions.  We will be working on comparing, ordering, adding/subtracting decimals.  This will take us to the end of the year!

Reading- We are using Storyworks articles to practice reading skills such as author’s purpose, mood, theme, and locating text evidence.  Citing evidence in their responses is a vital skill for students to master.  Always ask your students "Why?" or "Where did you see that?" when having them explain what they have read.  

Language- We are using IXL and daily language to practice grammar skill. Students are continuing to work on organizing their writing as well as giving evidence.  Please check their Google Classroom for posted writing assignments, scores, and feedback.  

History- We are ending  Chapter 14 about the events that led up to the Civil War. We will finish this next week and then move back into science.  

Berry Middle School Band Visit

Today we had the pleasure of listening to some students with  the Berry Middle School Band. The director, Brian Wilson, talked with the students about their options of instruments. He also explained to them that band would be one of their elective choices in middle school next year. Students will be coming home with more information soon!