FCS Academic
SAT 10 TESTING:

Students will be tested in the areas of Language Arts and Math during the mornings next week. It is very important that students be on time each morning, get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. EachStudents will be tested in the areas of Language Arts and Math during the mornings next week. It is very important that students be on time each morning, get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. Each student may bring some hard mints to help alleviate stress. No gum or candy! student may bring some hard mints to help alleviate stress. No gum or candy!

READING:

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will dress up as their person and give a first person oral report on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. Instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric were sent home last week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we complete Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions. Students will be tested on the following fraction concepts this Wednesday, March 18: adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we begin our study of the American Revolution. Students will be tested on the map of the Thirteen Colonies on Monday, March 16.

BIBLE: We begin Unit 6 which focuses on Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Death, Resurrection and Ascension.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 1 Peter 3:15 and the test will be this Friday, March 20. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 3:15

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 28 words will be tested this Friday, March 20.

Lesson 28

  1. performance
  2. chorus
  3. orchestra
  4. scenery
  5. microphone
  6. theater
  7. admission
  8. entertainment
  9. congratulation
  10. musical
  11. symphony
  12. auditorium
  13. director
  14. script
  15. bravo

Challenge Words

  1. reservation
  2. publicity
  3. delightful
  4. choreography
  5. intermission

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
  • Town Hall Meeting: March 23
  • Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
  • Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7
  • Spring Open House: May 5
  • Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13