Important Dates:
March 15 watch 7th/8th grade plays
March 20 begin spring MAP testing
March 21 Reading Games Competition
March 23 Faculty vs 8th grade b-ball game (more into to come)
April 4 Old Creamery Theatre
April 13 STEM FEST at Luther (4-7 PM)
Treats
Please remember if students bring treats to school for any reason they must be store-bought.
Due to allergies, no homemade treats are allowed. Thank you in advance!
Coding After School Opportunity (see below)
Parent’s Still Make the Difference
Click here for the March issue.
Study Buddies: All DMS students are invited to Room 220 (Mrs. Suhr’s room) after school Monday - Thursday until 4:00 to have a quiet place to do work. Staying for Study Buddies is voluntary; students come when they have homework to do and only stay until their work is done! Be sure to communicate with your child about where to go or meet you when they are done each day.
Junior Achievement: This program consists of 5 classes taught by a community volunteer focused on the improving skills helpful for work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
NEWS FLASH!!
From Mrs. Halweg:
Math- This week in math we tested over our knowledge of multiplying fractions. Our next unit of study focuses on division of fractions and whole numbers.
From Mr. Kelley:
Reading and Language: Students are studying poetry and figurative language.
Social Studies: Students are currently comparing and contrasting the British and Colonial armies during the American Revolution.
From Mrs. Nowack:
Science: We wrapped up the Sheep in a Jeep investigations on Tuesday and took a quiz on Wednesday. Thursday we began lessons and readings on forces.
Reading: This week we have been learning about the genre: FOLKTALES! Remember, your child should continue to read at least 20 minutes at home daily (see graphic below)! Students have been asked to produce a 5 minute book-talk after completing their IR book (this is due March 15th). Language: We have begun a short unit on storytelling. We continue to improve our grammar and spelling skills through daily writing, DLR’s, and word work.
From Mr. Peterson:
Science: We are starting a learning unit on matter, physical and chemical change, mixtures, and solutions.
Reading and Writing: We are reading fiction stories to help us explore the BIG question: Who is blind and who can see.”
Here’s a link to our “small poems” e-book that we finished recently. Check it out! https://goo.gl/BCAjR8
From Mrs. Suhr:
Social Studies - We have completed the activities for Mission U.S.: For Crown or Colony? Students enjoyed the simulated activity where they took the role of an apprentice in the 1770’s to learn about events leading up to the American Revolution.
Language - State reports are just about wrapped up. We have some editing and finishing touches left, but should be done soon. Spelling lists are always handed out on Friday for the next week. Spelling tests are always on the last day of the week. We are practicing grammar and writing skills through DLR and Daily Writing.
March 15 watch 7th/8th grade plays
March 20 begin spring MAP testing
March 21 Reading Games Competition
March 23 Faculty vs 8th grade b-ball game (more into to come)
April 4 Old Creamery Theatre
April 13 STEM FEST at Luther (4-7 PM)
Treats
Please remember if students bring treats to school for any reason they must be store-bought.
Due to allergies, no homemade treats are allowed. Thank you in advance!
Coding After School Opportunity (see below)
Parent’s Still Make the Difference
Click here for the March issue.
Study Buddies: All DMS students are invited to Room 220 (Mrs. Suhr’s room) after school Monday - Thursday until 4:00 to have a quiet place to do work. Staying for Study Buddies is voluntary; students come when they have homework to do and only stay until their work is done! Be sure to communicate with your child about where to go or meet you when they are done each day.
Junior Achievement: This program consists of 5 classes taught by a community volunteer focused on the improving skills helpful for work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
NEWS FLASH!!
From Mrs. Halweg:
Math- This week in math we tested over our knowledge of multiplying fractions. Our next unit of study focuses on division of fractions and whole numbers.
From Mr. Kelley:
Reading and Language: Students are studying poetry and figurative language.
Social Studies: Students are currently comparing and contrasting the British and Colonial armies during the American Revolution.
From Mrs. Nowack:
Science: We wrapped up the Sheep in a Jeep investigations on Tuesday and took a quiz on Wednesday. Thursday we began lessons and readings on forces.
Reading: This week we have been learning about the genre: FOLKTALES! Remember, your child should continue to read at least 20 minutes at home daily (see graphic below)! Students have been asked to produce a 5 minute book-talk after completing their IR book (this is due March 15th). Language: We have begun a short unit on storytelling. We continue to improve our grammar and spelling skills through daily writing, DLR’s, and word work.
From Mr. Peterson:
Science: We are starting a learning unit on matter, physical and chemical change, mixtures, and solutions.
Reading and Writing: We are reading fiction stories to help us explore the BIG question: Who is blind and who can see.”
Here’s a link to our “small poems” e-book that we finished recently. Check it out! https://goo.gl/BCAjR8
From Mrs. Suhr:
Social Studies - We have completed the activities for Mission U.S.: For Crown or Colony? Students enjoyed the simulated activity where they took the role of an apprentice in the 1770’s to learn about events leading up to the American Revolution.
Language - State reports are just about wrapped up. We have some editing and finishing touches left, but should be done soon. Spelling lists are always handed out on Friday for the next week. Spelling tests are always on the last day of the week. We are practicing grammar and writing skills through DLR and Daily Writing.