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Monday, May 10, 2021

5/7/2021

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I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final weeks of the school year! This will (most likely) be the final installment of The Anderle’s Adventures for the 2020-2021 School Year...and what a school year it has been!! Working with your children has been such an incredible privilege. I'll save my "Mrs. Anderle Story" for another time, but you should know, although this year has been filled with ups and downs, uncertainties and unknowns; your children have been absolutely amazing!. Thank you for all you've done to support your child's journey here at Patton School! I'm looking forward to celebrating our remaining milestones together over these last few weeks! 💗 💗 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
​Last week in math we began Chapter 11: Graphing and Probability. Students practiced making and interpreting line plots, and used data tables to graph equations. 

READING WORKSHOP:
We wrapped up our Poetry unit with a special project focusing on civil rights and Kwame Alexander's award winning poem/picture book, The Undefeated. After analyzing this incredible poem, students researched a person or event showcased in the book in order to better understand the significant impact this person (or event) has had over time. 

Additionally, we began our final nonfiction book study of the year, Children of the Wild West. Students took an in depth look at the experiences shared by pioneer families as we examined frontier photographers and what life was like traveling west.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit came to an end last week! It was so amazing to hear students share their persuasive essays on so many interesting topics...what a talented group of writers we have!

We also began a  new writing project, The Harris Burdick Mysteries., last week Students selected a mystery picture and caption (based on The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris VanAllsburg) and began composing a mystery story focusing on character, setting, and plot development.  ​

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems and decomposition continued last week! Students observed dung beetles and carrion beetles, and explained how scavengers feed on the matter of nature’s waste. We also drew models to show how fungi and bacteria contribute to the movement of matter in ecosystems. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will finish up Chapter 11 this week. Students will compare data using line graphs and review the major concepts from the unit. We will take our final assessment on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our nonfiction study of The Children of the Wild West will continue this week.

WRITERS' WORKSOP:
Students will continue drafting and editing their Harris Burdick mysteries this week.

Additionally, we will begin a Personalized Learning Project, The 15 Day Challenge, this week! Students will explore the idea of what they would like to learn or master in 15 days. We will spend time brainstorming topics and ideas, and formulate questions to drive our learning. Students will spend the remainder of this week (days 1-5 of the challenge) researching/learning, documenting, and reflecting on their findings each day. We will also work with partners to provide peer feedback before setting goals for next week's research plan.

SCIENCE:
This week's study of Ecosystems will focus on our worms as consumers and decomposers!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
​Tuesday, 5/11: ISA Test #1 (2:00pm)
Wednesday, 5/12: ISA Test #2 (2:00pm)
Thursday, 5/13: Chapter 11 Math Test (Anderle)
                  ISA Test #3 (2:00pm)
Friday, 5/14: Make-A-Wish Spirit Day: SPORTS DAY
Wednesday, 5/19: Garibaldi's Night for Make-A-Wish (4-8pm)






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Monday, May 3, 2021

5/1/2021

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Happy May! (That seems so crazy to me!) We're busy as ever in 5th grade and we're ready to enjoy this test-free week ahead!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we wrapped up Chapter 9. Students practiced solving real world decimal problems, and we reviewed the major concepts from the unit. Our class did a great job on Friday's final assessment!

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit came to an end last week as we completed the last of our mini-lessons. Students practiced identifying and interpreting figurative language, and examined themes across poems. 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We completed the last of our revision lessons for our Opinion Writing unit last week. Students revised for sentence fragments, proper usage of punctuation, and development of paragraphs. We can't wait to share our essays this week!

SCIENCE:
Our Ecosystems unit continued last week in science! Students explored the idea that matter in nature's waste is broken down by scavengers and decomposers. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 11, Graphs and Probability. Students will practice making and interpreting line graphs and equations.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will culminate with an in-depth look at Kwame Alexander's award winning book, The Undefeated. From there, we will move into a quick, nonfiction text study focusing on the pioneers heading west.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
After our writers have an opportunity to share their persuasive essays, we will begin a brief mystery unit focusing on Chris Van Allsburg's book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

SICENCE:
We're getting close to wrapping up our Ecosystems unit. This week we will continue to examine decomposition, with a special exploration of our own worms!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 5/3: WalkABOUT Kick-Off "Assembly" (3:15pm)
Tuesday, 5/4: TMS Summer Read Visit with Mrs. Fahnoe & the AHML (1:50pm)
Thursday, 5/6: Elevator Pitch Zoom Visit with Mrs. Kern (2:45pm)
Tuesday, 5/11: ISA Test #1 (2:00pm)
Wednesday, 5/12: ISA Test #2 (2:00pm)
Thursday, 5/13: ISA Test #3 (2:00pm)


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Monday, April 26, 2021

4/23/2021

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What a week...We have just one more IAR Test to finish this week, and then we have a quick break until our ISA Testing begins! 

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
**ABBREVIATED DUE TO IAR TESTING**

MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 9. Students practiced converting metric units and solved real world decimal problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry continued last week as students practiced building bridges between poems.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit continued last week. Students developed their concluding paragraphs and met with writing partners for peer feedback.

SCIENCE:
This week's Ecosystems lessons focused on the idea that all food energy can be traced back to the sun.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will wrap up Chapter 9 this week with our final assessment on Friday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will come to an end this week as we examine figurative language and themes across poems.

WRITING:
It's revision week this week in writing. Students will revise their persuasive essays for sentence fragments, commas, and paragraphs.

SCIENCE:
We will move on to our next cluster of Ecosystems lessons that focus on waste and decomposers.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 4/26: LMC Zoom for Cleo Project with Mr. Hochman (11:15am)
Tuesday, 4/27: Judge O'Donnell Zoom @ 1:30pm
Friday, 4/30: Chapter 9 Math Test (Anderle)

 
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Monday, April 19, 2021

4/16/2021

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First round of testing....✅ With MAP Testing behind us, we're moving on to the IAR Tests this week. Please be sure that your child has a working pair of headphones for these tests.

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 9. Students practiced estimating decimals in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. We also spent time converting metric units.

READING WORKSHOP:
​Poetry continued last week in fifth grade! We learned that readers ask questions about poems to make connections, make discoveries, and deepen their understanding. Students also learned that readers use background knowledge and content to figure out words and phrases. We unlocked unknown words to gain a sense of the overall meaning of a variety of poems. 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit continued last week. Students formally selected persuasive writing topics, and began drafting their essays. As we moved through the writing process and examined the structure of persuasive writing, students focused on developing their introductory paragraphs and body paragraphs. We also learned how to incorporate transitional words and phrases.

SCIENCE:
Students continued to study Ecosystems last week in science. First, we examined the roles of producers and consumers in a food chain and food web. Students created models to illustrate how energy and matter flow through a food chain. Next, students explored plants as producers. While focusing on the idea that In addition to sunlight, plants get what they need for growth mostly from air and water, students created infographics to represent this cycle.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
Much of our math time this week will be dedicated to IAR Testing. We will, however, squeeze in some additional practice of converting metric units and solving decimal problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will also lose some of our reading workshop time this week due to IAR Testing. On the days we do have reading, we will continue to focus on our Poetry unit.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit will continue this week as students work on their persuasive essays.

SCIENCE:
Science will be cut short this week as well, but we will spend some time examining sunlight in relation to living things.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 4/19: NO SCHOOL (SIP DAY)
Tuesday, 4/20: IAR ELA Test #1 (9:10am)
Wednesday, 4/21: IAR ELA Test #2 (9:10am)
Thursday, 4/22: IAR MATH Test #1 (9:10am)
                   Erin's Law Presentation (1:15pm)
Friday, 4/23: IAR MATH Test #2 (9:10am)
Tuesday, 4/27: IAR MATH Test #3 (9:10 am)

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Monday, April 12, 2021

4/9/2021

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 Thankful for another great week in 5th grade! 💗 💗 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 9. Students practiced dividing decimals by whole numbers, and multiplying and dividing decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s.

READING WORKSHOP:
​Our study of poetry continued last week. Students learned that readers use the words on a page to create images in their minds. We practiced visualizing as we listened to "Imagine a Place" by Sarah L. Thomson.  Students also determined the author's purpose, inspiration, and big ideas from two poems in "Locomotion" by Jacqueline Woodson.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Opinion writing continued last week in fifth grade! Students read and discussed persuasive essays on the topics of animal testing and school uniforms, and considered the author's audience and purpose. Our writers also continued to experiment with developing their own opinion essays.

SCIENCE:
Worms! 🐛 Our worms arrived last week and our class worked so cooperatively to set up our classroom worm composter! We can't wait for the worms to get settled so we can begin observing and interacting with this living ecosystem!

In other science news...students officially begin thinking about the key components of an ecosystem. We observed the living and non-living components of sample ecosystems and identified interactions between them. Students also discussed the definition of an ecosystem, and explored the grounds of Patton School to search for different interactions within this ecosystem. Additionally, our scientists discussed the survival needs of animals and examined the link between energy and matter, and the survival needs of living things. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
​MATH:
We will continue moving along in Chapter 9. Our focus this week will be on estimating decimals and converting metric units.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will continue this week! Students will practice making connections, unlocking meaning of unknown words, and using fix-up strategies to solidify comprehension.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week our writers will begin drafting their persuasive essays!

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week. Students will examine food chains, food webs, and plants as producers.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 4/12: Candor Health Presentation-Life Begins 1:30-3:00pm
Friday, 4/16: MATH MAP TEST (9:15am)
Monday, 4/19: NO SCHOOL (SIP DAY)
Tuesday, 4/20: IAR ELA TEST #1 (9:10am)
Wednesday, 4/21: IAR ELA TEST #2 (9:10am)
Thursday, 4/22: IAR MATH TEST #1 (9:10am)
                   Erin's Law Presentation (1:15pm)


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Monday, April 5, 2021

4/2/2021

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What a great week back after spring break! I can't even begin to express how amazing it was to have every seat in our room filled! 💗 💗 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. Students practiced multiplying whole numbers by decimals, and decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry began last week in fifth grade! Our interactive read aloud lessons focused on what we notice about poetry. We learned that readers pay attention to the look of poetry. Students noticed the variety of ways that poems are structured and how they affect the meaning of a poem. Next, we payed attention to the techniques writers use to create sound in poetry. Students examined the roles of rhythm, repetition, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in poetry. We also learned that readers use the words on a page to create images in our minds.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit began last week, and our class loved it (no surprise there....they sure do have lots of opinions on things😉​)! Throughout the week, students read and discussed persuasive essays, and determined each author's purpose and audience. We also took a closer look at the information that's presented in a persuasive essay and the structure and organization that must be present for it to be effective. 

SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE
We wrapped up our Bill of Rights unit last week in social studies as we examined the 6th and 8th Amendments to the Constitution. Additionally, we kicked off our next science unit, Ecosystems, with a vocabulary scavenger hunt and a Kahoot Vocab Challenge!! 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9 this week in math. Students will practice dividing decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will continue this week. We will focus on visualization, imagery, and asking questions to make meaning out of poetry.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Opinion writing will continue this week as we further explore persuasive writing techniques and strategies.

SCIENCE:
Our Ecosystems unit will officially begin this week! Students will conduct a field observation to explore the interactions within our ecosystem (the Patton School grounds ecosystem). We will also examine the link between energy and matter, and how living things survive.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Wednesday, 4/7: Zoom Visit with Representative Jan Schackowsky (2:30-3:00)
Friday, 4/9: READING MAP TEST (9:15-10:45)
Monday, 4/12: Candor Health Presentation: Life Begins (1:30-3:00)
Friday, 4/16: MATH MAP TEST (9:15-10:45)
​Monday, 4/19: NO SCHOOL (SIP DAY)
Thursday, 4/22: Erin's Law Presentation (1:15-1:45)

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Monday, March 29, 2021

3/19/2021

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Welcome back! 💗 Happy (almost) April! I hope you had a wonderful spring break with your families, and enjoyed a restful vacation. Due to our absence last week, this week’s ANDERLE ADVENTURES will only contain our highlights for the week. Look for a regular edition of the ANDERLE ADVENTURES next week! 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 9, Multiplying and Dividing Decimals, this week.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our next reading unit will begin this week, Poetry! Students will record what they notice about poetry, pay attention to the sounds of poetry, and use visualization and imagery to understand poetry.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We are moving on to our next writing unit, Opinion Writing, this week! Students will begin to explore the traits of opinion writing and persuasion. 

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
We are wrapping up our examination of the Bill of Rights this week! Students will explore the 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments. 

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Friday, 4/2: NO SCHOOL

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Monday, March 15, 2021

3/12/2021

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It seems crazy to me that the month of March is already halfway over!! These last two months have seriously flown by! Wishing you all a fantastic spring break filled with lots of rest and relaxation! 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH: 
Last week in math we began Chapter 8, Decimals. Students examined decimals through the thousandths place and explored the relationship between hundredths and thousandths. We also practiced comparing and rounding decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students compared and contrasted the lives and experiences of JoAnn Robinson, Claudette Colvin, and Rosa Parks. We also determined important details as we examined the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our fiction writing unit came to an end last week as we put the finishing touches on our stories. Students were busy examining first and third person perspectives, along with correct usage of verb tense. We also revised our stories for proper dialogue punctuation and met with writing partners for feedback. 

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
In social studies last week we focused on The Constitution and Branches of Government. Students kicked off the week with an examination of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention. We spent the remainder of the week researching the people, responsibilities, and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of Government.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
In math this week we will wrap up Chapter 8. Students will practice rewriting fractions as decimals, and we will take an abbreviated Chapter 8 Assessment on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will finish up our study of Freedom Walkers this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing students will publish and share the final drafts of their fiction stories.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Social studies this week will focus on an examination of the Bill of Rights.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 3/15: TMS 6th GRADE Student Online Presentation (1:15-1:45)
**ZOOM LINK for this presentation is posted in our Seesaw Schedule**
Thursday, 3/18: Chapter 8 Assessment (Anderle)
Friday, 3/19: HEAVENLY HAT DAY and Remember the Titans (pm)
Monday, 3/22-Friday, 3/26: SPRING BREAK!! 
Monday, 3/29: Classes Resume

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Monday, March 8, 2021

3/5/2021

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The days are seriously flying by in fifth grade. As I turn the page in my planbook to this week, I can't help but pause as I look at Friday, March 12th....so many emotions as we approach the one year mark.😔. One thing is certain, though...I am so thankful that I will not have to say goodbye to our class any time soon...they are stuck with me for the next few months!! 😉

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we wrapped up Chapter 6. Students learned how to find the area of a triangle, and practiced solving multi-step area problems. We reviewed the major concepts from the chapter on Thursday and took a short assessment on Friday. 

READING WORKSHOP:
​Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we explored this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students learned about the lives of Jo Ann Robinson and Claudette Colvin. We practiced visualizing as we compared life in the 1950s to life today. Students also examined photographs and captions to further understand how the author retells this story throughout the book.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Being a Writer last week focused on revising our fiction drafts! Students learned how to revise closing sentences, and how to revise to develop their setting. We also examined how to vary our sentences using prepositional phrases.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Last week in social studies students explored several different types of governments. We took an in depth look at the characteristics and functions of what a democracy, anarchy, oligarchy, theocracy, monarchy, and dictatorship look like for its citizens, and how each type of government differs from one another. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 8: Decimals. This week we will focus on understanding thousandths, and comparing and rounding decimals. 

READING WORKSHOP: 
Our nonfiction study of the text Freedom Walkers will continue this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will complete our final revisions for our fiction drafts. 

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Students will examine the branches of government and system of checks and balances this week in social studies.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
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​Monday, 3/15: TMS 6th GRADE Student Online Presentation (1:15-1:45)
Friday, 3/19: Remember the Titans (pm)
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Monday, March 1, 2021

2/26/2021

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Happy March! It's hard to believe it, but it is also very evident that we're all getting a little bit of spring fever! ☀️ ⚾️ 😎

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 6: Area. Students examined the formula for finding the area of a rectangle, and practiced using this formula to solve area problems involving fractional side lengths. Students also explored bases and heights of triangles.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of nonfiction signposts continued last week, as we examined Contrasts and Contradictions, Extreme or Absolute Language, and Number and Stats.
Contrasts and Contradictions:
When the author shows you how things/people/ideas contrast or contradict one another, or shows you something that contrasts or contradicts what you already know, you need to stop and ask yourself...What does this make me wonder about (or why does this matter)? We learned that the answer will help us see details that show the main idea, compare and contrast, understand author's purpose, infer, make a generalization, notice cause and effect. Students also learned that phrases such as on the other hand, by contrast, however, and another viewpoint provide direct signals of a contrast. 

Extreme or Absolute Language:
Extreme or Absolute Language makes an exaggerated, overblown, and probably untrue claim. It admits of no exceptions, and it seems to forbid doubt or questions. When readers spot this language, they will be alerted either to the strength of the author's feelings or to the possibility that the writer is exaggerating and may even be deceiving or misleading the reader.
In class, students learned that when you're reading and you notice the author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, or pushes to the limit, we should stop and ask ourselves, "Why did the author say it like that?" We learned that the answers will tell us something about the author's point of view or purpose. The author might even be exaggerating to make us think a certain way.

Numbers & Stats:
Authors use numbers and statistics to provide precision-or to avoid it. This signpost helps students make comparisons, draw conclusions, make inferences or generalizations, differentiate fact and opinion, identify details, recognize evidence, and understand the author's purpose or bias.
Students learned that when you're reading and you notice specific numbers, number words, or amounts, you should stop and ask yourself, "Why did the author use these numbers or amounts?"

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our fiction unit continued last week during writing. Students selected a draft to take through the publication process, and began revisions to further develop characters and plot. Students also examined and implemented transitional words and phrases to clear up confusion from one event to the next.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution continued last week in fifth grade! Students compared and contrasted the British and Continental Armies, examined the Americans' push for independence and assistance from allies, and uncovered the details of the Treaty of Paris.
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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
We will wrap up Chapter 6 this week. Students will practice finding the area of triangles, and we will take a modified final assessment on Thursday. 

READING WORKSHOP:
​This week we will begin an exploration of the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Students will practice using various comprehension strategies and explore new vocabulary terms. This week we will focus on visualizing, comparing and contrasting, and understanding pictures and captions.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue to work on revisions for their fiction drafts this week.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week during social studies, students will examine the functions and structures of different forms of government.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 3/1: Picture Day for our Zoomies!
Thursday, 3/4: Chapter 6 Math Assessment (Anderle)

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