Mr. Beck's Blog

Greetings to all!

I know it has been a while since my last blog.  My broken heel has really taken a toll with keeping up on my usual day-to-day activities.  I finally got the pins taken out last Wednesday and I am now in a walking cast until March 18th.  I am starting to feel like a human again, and I look forward to a full recovery after the 18th.  Thank you for your support and understanding during this time.  The students have been wonderful and I am so glad to be their teacher this year.

Curriculum updates!

The students have been learning about informational writing and recently have done some research on a topic of their choice.  They are now beginning to formulate their research into an informational report.  In Science students are learning about moon phases with Mrs. Fillingim. 

Important Dates:

March 14th Ford Bingo Night

March 14th End of the 3rd nine weeks

March 18th AR Celebration Breakfast-Students who meet their AR goals by March 14th will take part in a Pajamma Day/Breakfast to celebrate their accomplishments.

March 26th High Touch High Tech Field Trip

April 1st Southern Museum Field Trip (Parents, if anyone is interested chaperoning, please send a note in with your child!)

April 3rd Family Fun Run/5th Grade Musical/PTSA Meeting

Happy Monday!

Our class has been very busy and wasting a minute as we move towards the end of the 2nd nine weeks.  It's hard to believe that we only have two weeks until the Holiday Break!  The students did an outstanding job with their book report presentations!  I was very impressed and proud of their success!

The Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, December 20th at 12:45.  More information about this party will be coming soon! 

Curriculum News!

We continue to compact in math this week.  Some students will be participating in extending and refining this nine weeks standards, while others will be practicing and reviewing the standards.  We have been reading the book, Toliver's Secret.  This is an exciting story during the about a young girl who has to deliver a secret message General Washington's Army.  It gives the students an idea as to what it was like living in the colonies during the Revolutionary War.  They are really enjoying this story.  We have switch to Science during the last 4 1/2 weeks and the students will be learning how light and sound are produced.

Dear Parents,

Please refrain from sending in any snacks or birthday treats that contain peanuts.  There is a student that is very allergic.  Thank you for your support!  Mr. Beck

Curriculum Updates

     The end of the first four weeks of school is here!  Report cards are going to be sent home next Monday, October 22nd.  Here is a look at some of the topics we will be covering the next nine weeks:

Math Essential Questions
How would I explain division to someone else?
How would I explain multiplication to someone else?
How is dividing with two-digit divisors different from dividing with one-digit divisors?
How do I identify and classify two-dimensional figures?
What are the characteristics of angles?

Social Studies - Colonization Essential Questions
How did the climate and physical environment influence the lives of American Indians?
How do we classify the 13 colonies according to regions?
What countries were represented by the settlers and what motivated their colonization of the New World?
What was Oglethorpe's settlement in Georgia like?

Important Dates:

Early Release and Hat Day - October 17th

Book Fair - October 22-25

Mighty Mustang "Red Day" - October 26th

Cobb County Youth Museum -  October 29th

Specials Schedule for the week:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-PE

Thursday-Art

Friday-PE

Dear Parents,

Please refrain from sending in any snacks or birthday treats that contain peanuts.  There is a student that is very allergic.  Thank you for your support!  Mr. Beck

Mrs. Fillingim's Class

     Student's in Mrs. Fillingim's class should have received their study guide from Explorer's Unit.  Test will be given this Tuesday.  Please review this study guide to help prepare your child for this test!  If you have any questions, please email me at scott.beck@cobbk12.org.