Jogging Through January!

We are so proud of Aadi! He represented Addison at the Cobb County district wide Spelling Bee last Saturday. It was a long day with about 80 students from fourth grade through eighth grade from across the county. Aadi finished near the top! We know that it took hard work to prepare for the competition and we appreciate his dedication and the support of his family. Congratulations on a job well done,  Aadi!

GIGGLING GATOR SHOW 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
 6:00 DINNER ------- 7:00 IMPROV SHOW

Fractions are keeping us very busy in Math! We have learned about equivalent fractions and reducing fractions to simplest terms. We are realizing how very important mastery of the basic multiplication facts can be to our success when we are looking for the greatest common factor or the least common multiple! Soon we will work with mixed numbers and will add, subtract, and multiply fractions.

How did our country begin? As thirteen English colonies! We are learning how the climate and geography determined the economy of each region. We will compare and contrast life in the three regions. We will also learn about life in Colonial America as experienced by women, artisans, indentured servants, slaves, large landowners, farmers, and Native Americans.

This week in Science, we will review the properties of light and sound. We will test our knowledge and understanding.

Sort 22 words are listed at SPELLERZ (CODE FHK327) and at SPELLING CITY.

All of this week's words have a "g" either at the beginning or in the final sound. Some are tricky and some are unfamiliar so students need to study the definitions as well as the spelling patterns. Spelling City has much to offer to help prepare for Friday's test.

Quite some time ago, students were given information so they can access online test practice for the Milestones test that will be given in April. Usernames and passwords were placed on the front page of every agenda. Please encourage your child to practice so they will know what to expect when test time comes. Your support is important and is greatly appreciated!