"Where you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle will not grow." - The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden has sparked a lot of conversation among classmates about experiences related to caring for those who are ill or disabled in some way, which has fostered deeper levels of sensitivity in our classroom culture. We have all been enriched through Mary and Colin's journey from negativity to joyful living through the development of friendships. This week we will complete our study of The Secret Garden with a seminar discussion on Tuesday. Scholars should prepare for this discussion on Monday night to contribute their thoughts and opinions effectively. We will enjoy some crumpets at this discussion in celebration of finishing this novel. Scholars will need Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream for the next literature selection, for which reading assignments will begin on Tuesday. Please make sure that your child has this novel available by then. This week we will begin focusing on writing strategies once again. Students are being guided in summarizing articles in chronological order, using complete sentences with correct conventions. Additionally, students will create one-level outlines for articles in order to identify the main ideas in paragraphs. Peer editing will allow students to support each other before final drafts are written. There will be many exciting events over the next month. Students may purchase books at the Book Fair on Tuesday, and dress as their favorite Literary or Historical Figure on Friday. The fifth grade will be preparing for a Shakespeare Festival. The class Spelling Bee will take place on November 30th and the Bard Competition will be held on December 1st. Scholars will also be rehearsing for the Winter Concert that will take place on December 8th. Please check your child's uniforms for length. They grow like weeds at this age and can outgrow skirts and pants overnight, it seems. Skirts should fall just above the knee and pants should touch the shoe but not drag on the ground. My compliments to your excellence in having your children looking so sharp each day. We rarely have DCV (dress code violations) aside from the occasional forgotten belt, so thank you for maintaining the standard of the Archway Trivium East community. Have a great week! Warmly, Mrs. Baird Important Dates: 11/18 - Literary & Historical Figure Day 11/23 - Half Day - Noon Release 11/24-11/25 - Thanksgiving Break 11/30 - Classroom Spelling Bee 12/01 - First Round Bard Competition 12/08 - Winter Concert, 6-7PM 12/12 - Shakespeare Festival
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