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January Newsletter      posted 01-12-2017
Welcome back to Argentuna! It's Meredith and Marisa, and we wish to tell you that we are starting a new MLK project. It is an I Am Because You Were project, where we write about who we are because a person influenced us.The Grosse Pointe news are going to come and hear about what we are doing. We are currently writing myths and legends for Writer's Workshop. We made our volcanos in Science and the test is coming up soon, so wish your kid good luck. Big businesses are coming up soon, so get ready for it. In Math the 6th graders are studying lowest common multiples, and the 7th Honors group is learning about graphs and functions. Hope you had a good break! Check out classbuilder!

~Marisa and Meredith

Christmastime in Argentuna      posted 12-01-2016
Hello! It's Meredith and I'm back with more news from Argentuna! In Writing we're finishing up our Holiday vs Holiday essays and debates and I'm sure that the class will love them. As part of our reading grade, we just turned in our 100-point book reports. As far as I see, they're going to be great! Genius Hours are also being finished up, and most students have already presented. The Rocks and Minerals unit in Science is going strong, we tested rocks for calcite the other day.Math is good, too. The Honors 7th math group is multiplying and dividing mixed numbers and fractions, while the 6th grade math group is working with fractions as well. Book clubs are wrapping up and doing their True Colors posters. Government is better than ever, as there are new laws being passed almost every day. A Very Coney Christmas is happening on December 23rd, and everyone is excited.
Merry Christmas from Mr. Fisher's class.

We're back in the 4/5 magnet news!      posted 11-11-2016
It has been a busy month over here in the 4/5 magnet!I am Aakash Nagori and I will be doing the class newsletter this year!.

In writing, we've been doing sci-fi maps, and making stories and guidebooks to accompany them!. We are finished with our reports, and everyone got a pretty high grade!.

In reading, we have been doing our 100-point book report due November 22nd. We have also finished the City Of Ember in book clubs and are now doing own book clubs (we get to pick which books we read) and we are doing the true colors personality test on a few characters in our books! Everything is rolling along very smoothly.

In science, we have finished mock rocks, and we are studying the hardness of minerals!. We are also studying the qualities of minerals, and the color, etc.

In math, the 7th graders had their test, and I'm pleased to say that they all did great on their test!. They have also started chapter 3, and make sure that your child is completing their homework. In 6th grade math, the 6th graders also took their test, and they have started chapter 4!. Also, make sure your child is completing his/her homework.


In spelling, we are doing wordly wise, book six, 3000 edition and we have started chapter 4. We are also taking spelling tests every other Friday, and vocab tests every other Friday too! It has been a lot of fun, though.


In social studies, we have finished electing all our members of gov., and Argentuna is rolling along very smoothly!. We have also made jobs, and we get paid for them! (in Fins, of course!) market day is also coming up, and we have a lot of fun in market day! Actually, every day is fun and quality learning in Argentuna!

Please check classroom Facebook page for more information on the book fair.


Thanks,

Aakash!

PS: Our holiday party is Wednesday, December 21st at American
Coney Island in Downtown Detroit... We will be on the
People Mover and it will be very Coney Christmas! All
parents are welcome!








Welcome To The The 4-5 Magnet!      posted 10-05-2016
Hello parents!

This is the first newsletter in the 2016-17 year! I'm Meredith Bayus and I'll be doing the class newsletters this year. We kicked off our year with a bunch of Government studies. We voted on a government type (Federal Republic), name (Argentuna), flag (Maddie P's won), currency (Fins by Ben G.), and the people who are in the government. Drew B. and Marisa L.won the election and they are our President and Vice-President. We've also been doing Holt Math, and the 4th and 5th graders had their tests. We started our geology unit in Science and we've been studying Mock Rocks. For book clubs, we're reading The City Of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. We've been working on our Meyers-Briggs test posters for the characters during book club, too. Writer's Workshop is going strong, we've already written a story, either a Superhero story or a guidebook to Argentuna, and we're working on another, a newspaper. Specials are rolling along nicely, Gym, Art, Music, and Library. Library switches to Spanish in November.
Please remember to check classbuilder for your child's progress and remember that Halloween is a 1/2 day. Everyday we enjoy learning and living in Argentuna!!


News from Fisher Ferry Magnet      posted 03-18-2016
Its been a busy month here in Sunfish City! All the students have been working very hard even though we just got back from camp.
In writing, we are working on...
We have been working on our Shakespeare Diaries! In these diaries, we write through the eyes of several characters from Shakespeare's greatest works!
In reading, we are...
We are starting to learn some new Shakespeare stories. Right now we are starting to read and act out a comedy named "The Tempest" the kids are having a blast and we can't wait to learn more stories!
In math, we are working on...
5th grade math: unit 8 with fractions. Please make sure your child is turning in ALL homework including math boxes, study links and journal pages!
6th grade honors: the students are starting a new unit. It involves lots of different types of measurements. Once again, make sure all the necessary problems are being completed.
In social studies we are working on...
All students are working very hard in their different positions for the restaurant! We have began practicing and from our first time it looks like Mr.Fishers Coney island is going to be another success!

Please sign up for conferences this Monday, March 21st!

Thanks!
Katherine, Ava, and Sophia ( Reporting for Mr.Fish)

Blowing into March with Magnet News      posted 03-01-2016
Greetings from 4/5 Magnet! Here is an update of what is going on in our classroom this week.

In math we are working on...
6th grade honors: We are immersed in our geometry unit. Check class builder to see your child's grades, all the honors students are doing a fantastic job.
5th grade math: The 5th grade math students are starting a new math unit on fractions. Make sure to check class builder to see your grades, and turn in any missing assignments.

In Writing we are working on...
We are currently working on our Historical fiction stories. All stories will be due Monday March 7th.

In reading we are working on...
We have started on studying Shakespeare! We started off by reading Mid Summer Nights Dream, then we acted out Hamlet, we have started acting out Romeo and Juliet, and now were diving into Much Ado About Nothing. The class is having a blast studying Shakespeare! Don't forget, on Monday March 7th, we will be going to the play Romeo and Juliet, and than out to a nice lunch shortly after!

In Science we are working on...



Welcome Back to SunFish City!      posted 01-26-2016
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! My students and I are happy to be back in SunFish City, our fantastic learning environment! We are starting on new, academic activities, and we are very blessed with a new year for new projects and more learning!

In Math, we are doing.....
6th grade Honors: Just finished unit 6 test and began unit 7
5th grade Everyday Math: Wrapping up unit 6, test this week. Before your child gets to school, make SURE they complete all their math homework and are prepared to turn in the next day.

In Writers Workshop we are doing.....
The kids have done another writing piece, their celebrity essays. Those are due and if your child is not done please remind them that they will receive a zero if it is not turned in by this Thursday,the 28th. This week they are finishing up their Grosse Pointe Writing Assessment practice. The real deal will take place in May.

In Book Clubs we are doing.....
My students are very immersed in their new books and blogging on kidblog, our website for book blogging. (It's basically a kids version of Facebook where they blog about books instead of random stuff). These groups and partnerships are very interested in their books, and they are also very interested in our read-aloud book, A Night Divided, a book about a young girl's family being separated by the Berlin Wall.

In Science we are doing......



Thanksgiving News      posted 11-23-2015
Hello from Sun Fish City, where the grass is green and the students are witty! We hope everyone is happy and getting into the holiday season! HO HO HO!

This week in Sun Fish City we are working on:

Math: 7th graders are in their fourth unit, working with graphs and coordinate planes. Because of the shortened week, they will be working on 4-4 Monday and Tuesday.They will be starting 4-5 next week. Please check classbuilder for your child's grade as a new report marking has started.

5th graders have just finished their unit 4 test and are now on 5-1. Please make sure your child is all caught up on their study links, math boxes, and journal pages. Again, classbuilder keeps you up to date on any missing assignments.

Writing: In writing, we are finishing up our bedtime/adventure/animal fiction stories. The final deadline was Monday, November 23rd. We will be having a class-breakfast-wear your jammies to school morning where we will be reading our bedtime stories and enjoying breakfast treats as well. Next up for writers' workshop is Genius Hour, where students will be sharing/researching a topic that they are passionate about.

Book Clubs: In book clubs, your child is coming home with a literature box. In that they are placing objects to represent events or special things from their story. These objects must be kept secret from other members of the club. Your child's group also has to complete their Book Club Role assignment for homework. Please ask your child about this. This assignment is 100 points and is due by the end of their book club.

Reading: In IDR (Independent Daily Reading), or SQUIRT (Super Quiet Un-Interrupted Reading Time), your child is reading their independent book silently and fostering their love for reading with appropriate authors and high level interest books!

Science: In science, we are learning all about controlled experiments. Currently we are building "flippers" or "catapults".
Monday, November 23 your child will be switching science partners. They will be trying out more variables and keeping their experiments controlled. The test will be Thursday, Dec. 3rd.

Social Studies: Your child is learning about the Mayans, the Incas, and the Aztecs. We will be starting wigwam building soon after Thanksgiving break. We are very excited about it!

Other: Please mark in your calendars that our winter concert is Tuesday, December 1st. There will be a rehearsal at Ferry, in the gym. The concert will be at Parcells middle school. The dress code has already been explained to your child. Also, our gym days are on D days. Please remind your child to bring gym shoes if they are not already wearing tennis shoes. All 5th graders are in instrumental. Please assure your child is remembering to bring their instrument on Thursdays and Fridays. Also make sure they are practicing.

We are looking forward to our holiday party at American Coney Island on December 17th. We are planning on a memorable time, please stay tuned to the note/permission slip that will be coming out soon!


Thanks,
Lily (Sun Fish City reporter)

PS: Hope everyone has a sweet Thanksgiving and enjoys their time with family and friends!!!









It's a Charlie Brown Christmas!      posted 11-23-2015



October News Blowing In From Sun Fish City      posted 10-09-2015
Greetings Families of the 4/5 Magnet!
I'm Lily reporting on behalf of Mr. Fisher.

Already it's been a whole month of school! We've been working hard in Sun Fish City, starting our class government and finishing up our second stories! Your child is hard at work in this class, and we've enjoyed a few games of class kickball. Hope everyone who came had fun at the Fisher Kickball Game on the 4th of October.

Math:
Next week 5th grade math will be the unit 2 test on addition, subtraction and multiplication. Make sure your child studies hard so they can get an A!
7th grade math: There will be a quiz on 2-1 through 2-5 next Tuesday. It would help your child to quiz them on those lessons over the weekend so they are prepared for the test! It is mostly on integers, and we are now working on prime and composite numbers.

Writing:
We are now on our second story of the year! This story is a tragic story, so when you are helping them on it don't question yourself when you are in tears!

Social Studies:
This week we are doing a lot with our currency, and our first Market Day is next Friday! In case you are a parent who is new to this class, Market day is when we make mini businesses where we sell things to make more money. Make sure to give consent to your child if they are planning on making a mini business. Also, there will be a government test next Thursday. Please assure that your child is studying hard!

Reading:
In book clubs, we are reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. We have response questions after every book club period. In IDR your child is reading hard and logging what they read every day. Book reports are due Friday, October 23. Your child has a list of their options at home. Your child should be close to the end of their book, and they should have started their project by now. They only have one more weekend to work on it.

Science:
In science, we are making our own swingers, (pendulums), and learning about only changing one variable at a time.

Your child is in a safe place here in Sun Fish City. Your child is doing their work and are getting better and better at everything as the year goes on. I am hoping for yet another wonderful year!

Thanks,
Lily! (Sun Fish City Reporter)



Back to School News 9/21/15      posted 09-21-2015
Greetings Everyone!

We are off to a great start of the year! I enjoyed meeting everyone at Back to School Night last week and would like to re-iterate that we are going to have an awesome year!

Here is an update as to what is happening in each of our subject areas:

* Reading: We are actively involved in Harry Potter and this week we will begin to dig deep into character analysis. Please keep your eyes open as your child will be bringing home his/her 1st book report assignment this Thursday.

* Writing: Google accounts are set up and your child's first writing assignment is due this Friday, September 25th. Fourth grade parents are allowed to assist in typing of the final paper.

* Spelling/Vocabulary: Our unit 1 spelling test was last Friday, look for the test to come home this week. We will have our first vocabulary test this Friday.

* Social Studies: We are actively involved in our government unit where your child has learned the various forms of government. Our classroom government is setup and for the 2nd year in a row, we are a constitutional monarchy. Enthusiasm is high as our classroom lays it's foundation for the year.

* Math:
- 5th grade math: Please make sure that your child is completing their study links nightly and is putting their name on the paper. All parents should be checking class builder to monitor course grades and missing assignments. This Thursday, September 24th, will be the unit 1 math test.

- 7th grade math: Seventh grade students are off to a great start. We will be having our unit 1 test on Monday, September 28th.

* Science: We will begin the "Variables" unit later this week.

Other News: Please check your child's planner and homework folder DAILY. Important information has already been sent home regarding Picture Day, our Annual Kickball Event, testing dates and field trip information. Thank you.

I hope that everyone has a great week!

My best,

Mr. Fish