Dear 4D parents,

This quarter is going by so quickly! We only have two more weeks before spring break. Everyone is working so hard, and the growth that has happened this year is wonderful to see!

Important Dates:

• Re-Enrollment Period 3/1-3/29
• Saturday, March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Mother Son Game Date 
• Thursday, March 8 - Athletic Field Day - Please see  email sent earlier this week for more information.
• March 12-16 - Spring Break

**Save The Date**

Archway Lincoln’s Spring Concert

Higley Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, April 5^th 

K-2   5:30-6:30 pm

3-5   7-8 pm 
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Academics for this week:

This week in ELA, we will have a quick check on chapters 8-15 and continue with character analysis in Wizard of Oz. We will introduce inferencing and practice identifying it. In grammar, we will learn about direct objects and review prepositions.

This week in math, we will learn how to multiply and divide decimals. We will conclude our study of decimals next week (week of March 5th) with a unit test.

This week in science we will start our unit on electricity. We will learn about insulators, conductors, and static electricity. We will learn about the parts of a circuit and how the electrical current moves. On Friday,.there will be a quiz on section 1.

In history this week we will learn about the ancient civilizations of Arizona. We will begin by focusing on the Paleo-Indians around 10,000 BC and their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. We will then focus on other ancient groups and discuss how their lifestyles changed when they began farming crops in Arizona. Students will learn about the major groups in the area including the Hohokam, Anasazi and will build a small Hohokam dwelling. We will finish the week by learning about the Inca, Maya and Aztec empires. Final drafts for the history research essay are due on Wednesday 2/28.
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I hope you have a great week!
Mr. Bergeron 

Dear 4D Parents,

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend!

Important Dates:

• Thursday, February 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm -Parent Positive Speaker - Organization Skills For Your Child - Archway Lincoln MPR
• Re-Enrollment Period 3/1-3/29
• Saturday, March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Mother Son Game Date - more info coming
• Thursday, March 8 - Athletic Field Day (more information coming soon)
• March 12-16 - Spring Break

**Save The Date**

Archway Lincoln’s Spring Concert

Higley Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, April 5^th 

K-2   5:30-6:30 pm

3-5   7-8 pm 

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Academics for the week:

We will continue studying characterization in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This week we will focus on the Wizard. We will make predictions, look at sequencing, and go over conflict/resolution. In grammar, we will do some more editing, diagramming, and dictionary skills. 

In math this week, we will continue to practice subtracting decimals and learn how to solve word problems involving decimals.

In science, we will review for the test on Thursday, February 22nd. We conclude our experiment with the sugar water solution on Wednesday and will begin our unit on electricity on Friday.

In History this week we will begin our first research essay focusing on an Arizona landmark. This essay will need to be worked on for homework throughout the week and will be due on Monday 2/26. In class we will discuss finding sources and completing the paragraph outlines. On Thursday the outline and sources page will be due and on Friday we will peer edit and begin working on our rough drafts in class. Over the weekend students will type their essay. 

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Thank you all for your continued support throughout this year. I am thankful to have such a wonderful class of bright young scholars, and so many parents willing to donate their time and items needed for the classroom. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Bergeron 

Dear 4D Parents:

We are over halfway through the quarter. It is going by fast! Currently we are in need to tissues. Thank you in advance for your donations we appreciate your continued support!

UpcomingDates

• Wednesday, 2/14 - Great Hearts Day - please see the blog from January 28th for information about this event 
• Monday, 2/19 - Presidents' Day - no school

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Academics this week:

In ELA this week, we will focus on transition words and cause and effect. We will write the plot of one of the chapters in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and use it to work on editing skills. In grammar, the focus will be progressive verb tense and diagramming. On Friday, the students will recite the poem "Fog" by Carl Sandburg.

This week in math, we will start to study the four operations of decimals. We will spend most of the week practicing adding decimals, then move on to subtraction by Friday.

We will learn about mass and volume and how they relate to density. We will study the periodic table and learn some common elements we use everyday. We will learn about solutions and do an experiment to create crystals from a solution.

In history this week we will review the 5 regions of the United States for our quiz on Tuesday. After our quiz we will begin our study of Arizona's 3 regions. Students will be able to identify the 3 regions and the main features, rivers and lakes of each. Later in the week we will turn our attention to how we learn about history and the differences between primary and secondary sources.  On Friday students will begin their Arizona landmark essay. 

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Have a great week!
Mr. Bergeron

Dear 4D Parents,

What a fun field trip we had on Friday! I hope you've enjoyed the weekend.

Important Dates:

• Friday, 2/9 - early release, teachers have an in-service to attend
• Saturday, 2/10 - Daddy/Daughter Dance - a flyer goes out tomorrow with more information
• Wednesday, 2/14 - Great Hearts Day - please see last week's blog for information about this event
• Monday, 2/19 - Presidents' Day - no school

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Academics This Week:

We will continue learning about plot and characterization in literature this week. In grammar, our focus will be on defining and identifying clauses and relative pronouns and adverbs. We will also work on dictionary skills. The students will get a new poem to learn which will be recited the week of 2/12.

In math this week, we will be wrapping up our unit introducing decimals. We will practice rounding decimals, review the unit, and take our unit test on Friday.

We finish our unit on circulatory/respiratory system with a test on Wednesday. Then we start our unit on chemistry.

This week in history we will continue our study of the 5 regions of the United States. We will focus on the Mid-West, West and the Southwest this week. Students will learn about the land, climate, plants, animals and industry of each region. We will have a test on the 5 regions on Monday 2/12.
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Mr. Bergeron 

Dear 4D Parents,

It's almost February! We have our field trip to the MIM (Musical Instrument Museum) this Friday. Paying for the trip (on the payment portal) is also the permission slip. If you have not paid yet, please do so ASAP. If you have any problems or questions about this, please contact the office. It is VERY important to be in the classroom by 8:00 AT THE LATEST, earlier is much better 😊 

Important Dates:

• Friday, February 2 - MIM field trip, we leave the school at 8:15, be in the classroom by 8:00 AT THE LATEST, earlier is much better 😊 
• Friday, February 9 - Early release - Teacher In-Service
• Wednesday, February 14 - Great Hearts Day - *Please see the note about this below*
• Monday, February 19 - No school - Presidents' Day

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Academics This Week:

As we start The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, we will focus on theme, setting, and characterization. The students will be introduced to plot. Please make sure your child brings their book to school on Monday. On Friday, once we are back from the field trip, we will take the Spalding test and recite "Clouds".

In math this week, we will continue studying decimals by introducing the thousandths place. We will have a short quiz over decimal concepts covered in the last three weeks (tenths and hundredths) on Thursday. There will be a unit test on Friday, Feb. 9.

In science this week, we will continue to learn about the cardiovascular system. We will learn about the parts of blood and blood types. 

This week in history we will take our Kingdoms of Africa quiz on Monday. On Tuesday we will begin our study of Arizona history. The focus of the week is the regions of the United States. Students will explore the 5 regions, their climates, landmarks, cultures and how they differ from Arizona. 

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Volunteer Opportunity!!

Here is an opportunity to help our class without a huge time commitment! We need a parent volunteer to aid during our library time which is from 10:05-10:25  on Thursdays. You can help any capacity that you feel comfortable with... 

* Read a book to the class

* Assist scholars looking for books

* Check books in and out of the computer system

* Shelve books

You do need to be fingerprinted to assist in this capacity. If you would like a quick training on the layout of the library, how to search for books or how to check books in and out of the computer you can contact Shannon Lee at library@archwaylincoln.org. 

To sign up, just click the following link: http://signup.com/go/gCsPnkG

Thanks for your continued support!

Great Hearts Day, Feb. 14
At Archway Lincoln, we will not celebrate Valentine’s Day as it is traditionally celebrated in schools, but will instead celebrate Great Hearts Day on Wednesday, February 14th. Our class will have a short celebration, the focus of which is on friendship and kind-heartedness, not gifts and candy.

Our classroom liaison and I will plan a celebration during which the students will enjoy activities that recognize what it means to be a good friend. Our hope is that each child is celebrated for the ways in which he or she demonstrates Friendship in our classroom and community.

Please remember that students are not to bring in any Valentine’s cards or treats for their classmates. We will take care of showing our appreciation for our friends during our party. If any student brings in Valentines or candy, we will need to put them in the backpack to be returned home.

Thank you for your consideration of this special day and the establishment of traditions here at Archway Lincoln!
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Hope you have a great week!
Mr. Bergeron