Grace, Growth, and Giving December Learning

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Happy Sunday families, and welcome back to another episode of Paws and Progress. I want to begin today by thanking you for your grace and understanding. I experienced a loss in my family last week with the passing of my grandmother, and I will be taking a few days later this week to be with family. This may include Thursday and Friday.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

During my absence, scholars are expected to follow all classroom routines, show respect, and continue learning with the substitute. Your support in reinforcing this at home means a lot.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

I also want to share a reminder that tickets are currently on sale for the TSM Skating Party at Northland Roller Rink on Thursday, December eleventh. Tickets are eight dollars and can be purchased in advance. We are looking forward to a fun evening of community connection.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Finally, we will begin I-Ready Mathematics testing next week. Our scholars have worked hard, and they are well prepared for this mid-year checkpoint. As always, a good night of rest and steady attendance will support their success.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Fourth-grade families, please remember to send in the Open Mic permission slip with your scholar today. Thank you in advance.The event will take place on Monday, December fifteenth at one o’clock in the afternoon at Detroit Sip Café, located at seven thousand four hundred twenty West McNichols Road in Detroit. Scholars will perform their poems for parents and families, and beverages and desserts will be available for purchase.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Moving on to math, for homework, scholars should have completed Lessons sixteen through nineteen, pages one hundred ninety-one through two hundred eleven, in their Succeed books, working on the even-numbered problems. This week, scholars will complete Lessons twenty through twenty-three starting on page two hundred thirteen.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

And here is an update for Science Fair, please be on the lookout for feedback from Ms. Yates by Thursday, December eleventh. If you have questions about the research or the paper, please reach out directly to her. Once all papers have been reviewed, Ms. Yates will send a message to families with next steps.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

As a fifth grade team, we have decided to move the Esperanza Rising Celebration of Learning to a date after Winter Break. This shift will allow scholars, teachers, and families extra time to prepare and ensure a meaningful experience for everyone.In the meantime, scholars should continue practicing their monologues at home to build fluency, expression, and confidence.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

In English Language Arts, we are excited to begin Module Two, titled Biodiversity in the Rainforest. In this unit, scholars will explore how living things depend on each other and their environments to survive, with a special focus on the biodiversity found in rainforests around the world.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Our focus text for this module is The Most Beautiful Roof in the World by Kathryn Lasky. This engaging informational text takes readers high into the rainforest canopy to learn about the plants, animals, and scientists who study this unique ecosystem.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

The Scholastic Book Fair will begin on Monday, December fifteenth. More information will be coming soon.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Families, please remember that all scholars should return their yellow homework folders on Monday. Fourth graders should return the assignments from their Succeed books, and fifth graders, who did not have ELA homework last week, should return their folders in order to receive their new assignments.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

As we enter this season of giving and empathy, let's remember to share words of encouragement, perform acts of kindness, and embrace the spirit of giving. Together, we can make the next two weeks of school impactful, purposeful, and reflective as we close out this part of the year.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode of Paws and Progress. We appreciate your support, flexibility, and partnership as we navigate both the joys and challenges of this season together.