"A classic is something that everyone wants to have read, but nobody wants to read."
- Mark Twain Hello, Parents. As we return to our regular schedule this week, we will begin reading Little Women. I am excited for our scholars to read this charming classic and I look forward to the conversations that will ensue. Our desire at ACTE is to allow our students the opportunity to simply enjoy reading and discussing great works of literature. Hopefully this joy will be evidenced in your child throughout the year as they share their thoughts with you. Through reading these classics, vocabulary will be built, comprehension will deepen and students will interact in group discussions. Each night's homework will be about 10 pages of reading, so please support your student in setting aside the necessary time each night. Students should plan on defining vocabulary words and writing a few sentences of summary in order to retain information for discussion. We will use select passages from the text to work on writing and grammar skills. I have added a link to a Little Women audio to the "Links" tab if you feel your child needs that support. Below I have copied and pasted the information previously emailed about the Project Exposition Night. I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday evening. Warm regards, Lisa Baird PROJECT EXPOSITION NIGHT: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archway Trivium East would like to invite you to our Tour through History Project Night event on Wednesday, January 11th. You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the most important figures in the history of the world from ancient times through the 16th century and to celebrate the learning of our Kindergarten through 5th grade scholars. Please plan to arrive with your scholar (in costume for 1st-5th graders) at 5:50pm. They will then report to their classrooms (3rd grade will report to the Multipurpose Room). Guests will assemble in the courtyard until 6:00 when the community will be invited to begin the Tour through History where they can visit the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome; see the symbols of our very own United States come to life; and view a museum of the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Our scholars are excited to share their learning from Project Week and we encourage you to visit as many classrooms as you can on this evening. Plan to make your way back towards your scholar’s classroom at around 6:45 to be ready to depart from the event at 7:00.Costume and attendance are required for a History participation grade.Costumes may be simple and should reflect what the historical figure would wear or look like. Everyday objects and materials that families already have around are welcome and purchasing elaborate costumes is not required. Appropriate props are also welcome if they add to the representation of the historical figure. The same guidelines as Historical/Literary Figure Dress Up Day should be used:· Your costume should cover at least the same areas as the Archway polo and shorts/skirts (just above the knee).· Items in your costume should not have any logos on them.· You may wear non-uniform shoes (such as sandals), provided that they are appropriate for your character.· No masks, face paint, or hair dye are permitted.· Small props are allowed. No props that are weapons are permitted.· Students who do not follow the guidelines may be sent home. ·Gentlemen should dress up as male figures and ladies should dress up as female figures.· Students should be careful not to wear any costume that could be offensive to others. We look forward to seeing you all there! Fifth Grade Team
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