Quarter 4 Week 2

Dear 4A Parents,
We had a good week back from Spring Break. The fourth quarter tends to fly by. I hope we continue to enjoy the learning process, as we have many interesting things left to learn this year. In April, we have all the AZ Merit tests. Please look at the previous post for the dates for those. 

Important Dates:

• Re-Enrollment Period 3/1-3/29
• March 28, AIMS Science - 4th Grade only
• March 30 - No School - Spring Holiday

**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 this week:

In Literature, we will continue reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Please have your student continue to study vocabulary words at home, as we will have a quiz next week.

This week in math, we will focus on measuring and drawing angles. Please make sure your child has a protractor, as they will need it every day this week! If you are not able to find one, you can print one out from this link: protractor.

On Monday and Tuesday, we will review some concepts from science this year. We will take the AIMS test in science on Wednesday, and on Thursday, we will begin our unit on magnetism and electricity.

This week in history we will begin our study of the American Revolution. We will focus on the founding of the colonies, daily life for colonists and the feuds between the British and the French for control of North America. 

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Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Your child will be taking the AIMS Science Test and AZ Merit Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Tests in the coming weeks. Testing will begin promptly at 8:15am and students will have until the end of the day to complete the scheduled exam. Upon completion of testing each day, students should engage in a quiet activity like reading a book or solving word puzzles, so please send your child to school with something to do when s/he finishes. Instruction in the classroom will continue as normal upon completion of testing each day, and neither homework nor tests will be scheduled on AIMS, nor AzMERIT testing days. Just as we always encourage healthy habits, during testing week we especially stress the importance of a good night’s rest and eating a well-balanced breakfast. We also ask that students come to school with a water bottle and healthy snack to eat between tests. 

Your children may naturally be curious about the test. If prompted, simply give them a few words of encouragement to try their best and to enjoy the challenge. To learn more about this test, please click http://azmeritportal.org/ to be brought to the AzMERIT website. You can find the testing time table below. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Marzulo or Mrs. Stecker. 

Fourth Grade Testing Schedule 

AIMS Science 3/28/18 AZ 

Merit Writing: 4/3/18 AZ 

Merit Reading & Math Day 1: 4/20/18 

AZ Merit Reading & Math Day 2: 4/25/18

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ALSO

There was a mistake on the school’s calendar on the website.  It said we have a Parent Positive Speaker with Toyin doing Growth Mindset.  This was cancelled about a month ago. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Quarter 4 Week 1

Dear 4C Parents,

I hope you had a fun and restful Spring Break. Josh is away at training for the military. I enjoyed spending time with my parents and sisters this week. I'm looking forward to all of the things we will learn in the fourth quarter.

Important Dates:

• Re-Enrollment Period 3/1-3/29
• March 22 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Parent Positive - Growth Mindset with Mrs. Atolagbe
• March 28, AIMS Science - 4th Grade only
• March 30 - No School - Spring Holiday

**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 

Academics for the week:

On Monday, we start Carry On, Mr. Bowditch in Literature. This week the students will write a diary section and an opinion paragraph. We will also discuss superstitions.

Link to amazon: Carry on, Mr. Bowditch ISBN: 978-0-618-250745

This week in Math, we are starting a new unit on Geometry. We will learn about different types of lines and angles and learn how to measure angles. Please have your child bring in a protractor; we will begin using them on Friday.

We will review many of the areas we have studied so far this year in science. We will also introduce forms of energy and conservation.

This week in history we are continuing our study of Arizona. We will focus on the transition of Arizona from territory to state. We will also examine the 5c's and other factors that led to the settlement of the Arizona territory. 

Quarter 3 Week 9

Dear 4C Parents:

This week is going to fly by. I have a feeling everyone is ready for Spring Break. I hope it will be a fun and restful time for us all!

Important Dates:

• Re-Enrollment Period 3/1-3/29
• Thursday, March 8 - Athletic Field Day - I will send an email with information about this event so you and your child will know how to prepare.
• March 12-16 - Spring Break
• March 16 - Report cards will be posted at 3:00 pm
• March 22 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Parent Positive - Growth Mindset with Mrs. Atolagbe
• March 28, AIMS Science - 4th Grade only
• March 30 - No School - Spring Holiday

**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 

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONCERT BELOW!!
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This Week in Academics:

We will finish up Wizard of Oz on Tuesday and take the final assessment on Friday. We will also review theme, cause and effect, and inferencing.

This week in math, we will wrap up our study of the four operations of decimals. We’ll discuss special cases in decimal division, practice word problems with a mix of the four operations, and conclude with a unit test on Thursday (test day) and Friday (corrections day).

In science this week, we will learn about common cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

This week in history we will continue our study of Arizona history. We will focus on the Spanish influence in Arizona starting with the conquistadors searching for the fabled Seven Cities. We will discuss the major Indian people the Spanish encountered and how their relationships developed. We will end the week by learning about the Mexican War for Independence and the Mexican-American War and how they shaped our state. 

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Best,

Mrs. Sarnataro

**(below is a message from our music teachers)

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Greetings Archway Lincoln Parents

and Guardians,

 

Believe it or not, the third annual mandatory Archway Lincoln Spring Concert is fast approaching. It will be held on

Thursday, April 5^th at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts located at 4132 E. Pecos Road Gilbert, AZ 85295.

 

The K-2 concert will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. with students arriving at 5:00 p.m.

 

The 3-5 concert will be 7-8 p.m. with students arriving at 6:30 p.m.

 

The attire for concerts is as follows:

 

Boys: Black pants, white dress shirt, black dress shoes, and black socks. Hair should be combed neatly.

Girls: Black skirt (black tights optional), or black dress pants, white top, and black dress shoes. Hair should be styled neatly.

Working with your children is a delight and privilege. We look forward to enjoying this beautiful event with you.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at

rboswell@archwaylincoln.org or srockmaker@archwaylincoln.org

Thank You,

Rachel Boswell and Sharon Rockmaker

K-2 Music Teacher and 3-5 Music Teacher

Archway Classical Academy │Lincoln

https://archwaylincolnmusick2.blogspot.com

https://archwaylincolnmusic.wordpress.com

Quarter 3 Week 6

Dear 4A Parents,

I hope you are enjoyied this 3-day 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 (4C students need to wear a brown t-shirt and our Greek city-state is Corinth.)
• 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 for all you do to help your child succeed as a scholar and as a good and kind individual. It is a blessing to partner with you!

Quarter 3 Week 5

Dear 4C Families,

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!

• Wednesday, 2/14 - Great Hearts Day 
• Monday, 2/19 - Presidents' Day - no school

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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Please bring in Box Tops, if you have been collecting them. 

Quarter 3 Week 5

Dear 4C Families,

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.

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.

In science, we will learn about the respiratory system. We will review the CVS and Respiratory system for the quiz on Wednesday. We will begin our next unit on chemistry by learning about matter and atoms.