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We are excited for our Valentine's Day party tomorrow. Thank you to the parent volunteers! We are continuing friendship month next week with Random Acts of Kindness. We will be writing kind notes and leaving them anonymously around Aurora.
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Learning Targets and Activities for week of: 2/13-2/16
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Reading
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As we are comparing and contrasting two different texts, we read about the discovery of potato chips and french fries. We discovered a “recipe” to help us with writing about the topic we are reading about: 1. We must determine the main idea between both texts.
2. Compare/contrast the two texts.
3. Determine the point of view
4. Think about the author’s perspective. What is his/her attitude about the topic?
This recipe will help as we write to combine what we learned from 2 texts.
*Students will be tested on this skill on Thursday, February 16th.*
Students are doing a great job working on their biographies! I had a chance to sit with each student to review their notes and discuss any questions they had. Students may write their speech on the paper provided, on notecards, or they can type it. I will collect their notes and speech on February 23rd.
Homework: Read for 20 minutes each night.
Biography notes, speech, and project due February 23rd
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Writing
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Students are deep into their writing! We are learning about using opinion transitions for stating their opinion (In my opinion, I believe), when providing reasons (To begin with, Most importantly), providing examples/details (For instance, Specifically), and coming to a conclusion (All in all, To sum it up). We are also focused on using persuasive language such as: you should, must, need to. Next week, we will continue working on their body paragraphs and conclusion paragraphs.
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Word Study
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Word Study Skill: er, ir, ur
Word Study HW: Due Wednesday, February 15,2017
Word Study Test: Thursday, February 16,2017
Vocabulary Homework: Due Thursday, February 16,2017
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Math
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We are continuing our study of fractions, decimals, and protractors throughout next week. The unit test on fractions/decimals will be given on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Study guides will be given as homework tomorrow.
For a fun game to practice at home on protractors, please go to:
Homework Due: Study Guide - Thursday, 2/16
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Content Areas
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Social Studies/Science -
Our senior interns conducted lessons on producer, consumers, decomposers, and food chains this week. Yesterday, your child brought home a chain link they made in class on a food chain. We will continue our study of Ecosystems, Ch. 4 in science and Ch. 4 in social studies.
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Testing Information:
*Your child will need working headphones/earbuds.
We are using the above site in class to prepare students on how to use the tools given on the state test such as the masking features, drag and drop, etc. It is a good idea to do this at home to increase familiarity.
Steak n Strings
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then here is the solution. The Aurora Orchestra Association is hosting its 4th annual Steak N Strings Event on Saturday, Feb. 27th at 6:00 PM in the Aurora High School Varsity Gym. Outback Steakhouse of Macedonia will be cooking the food fresh on the grill here at AHS. For $20, you get a 9 oz steak (or Salmon), baked potato, salad, drinks and cheesecake dessert. This is less than what you would spend in the restaurant when you add in the dessert, drinks and tip. The best part is that proceeds go to benefit the orchestra students here in Aurora. Not sure what to do with your kids? Bring them. The children's meal includes drinks, chicken fingers and fries and only costs $5! Sit and relax at your table while the AHS Orchestras perform music from Disney's Aladdin and Pirates of the Caribbean (plus much more) all while the food is served to you at your table.
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then here is the solution. The Aurora Orchestra Association is hosting its 4th annual Steak N Strings Event on Saturday, Feb. 27th at 6:00 PM in the Aurora High School Varsity Gym. Outback Steakhouse of Macedonia will be cooking the food fresh on the grill here at AHS. For $20, you get a 9 oz steak (or Salmon), baked potato, salad, drinks and cheesecake dessert. This is less than what you would spend in the restaurant when you add in the dessert, drinks and tip. The best part is that proceeds go to benefit the orchestra students here in Aurora. Not sure what to do with your kids? Bring them. The children's meal includes drinks, chicken fingers and fries and only costs $5! Sit and relax at your table while the AHS Orchestras perform music from Disney's Aladdin and Pirates of the Caribbean (plus much more) all while the food is served to you at your table.
Ticket order forms are due this Saturday, Feb. 13th. You can order online at
Attached more info. in email.
Hockey Night
Geauga Youth Hockey Association and The Pond ice rink are hosting a free event to help area children see what hockey is like completely free of charge. The Aurora High School hockey team generously donates their time helping out with this great event, so the younger kids have some role models to look up to right from their own community! Please consider posting a flyer (attached) or communicating the below even information in a school newsletter or whatever other means your school has at their disposal.
Try Hockey For Free!
Saturday February 25th from 3:10-4:10pm
The Pond Ice Rink
9999 E. Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Kids ages 4-9 can register at www.tryhockeyforfree.com
The first 40 participants receive a free USA Hockey Jersey!
No prior skating skills required!
Reminders & Important Information
Important Dates:
No School-2/17 and 2/20
Dad and Donuts-3/8
End of 3rd Quarter-3/15
Spring Break- 3/27-3/31
No School-4/14 and 4/17
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