Announcements

Announcements:

• No school Friday or Monday (we've been studying past Presidents in honor of this weekend.  Ask your child to tell you about George, Abe, or Thomas!)
• Field trip is Thursday!! 

Spelling:

We will be working with abbreviations - there will be NO spelling contract due.  They will need to practice appropriately abbreviating the words.  We will be looking for real, authentic uses of abbreviations.  Kids will be responsible for find 

Pres.

Dr.

Ave.

Hwy.

Rd.

St.

Fri.

Sat.

Sept.

Dec.

tsp.

lb.

Wed.

Gov.

Mt.

Rte.

Jan.

Pkwy.

Sun. 

Mon.

Math:  we will test on Friday, 2/22.  

Social Studies:  We will continue our study in Government

Social Studies Lesson Plan -Unit 5 Civil Rights and Government (Thurgood Marshall and Branches/Levels of the Government)                     

Standards:

SS3H2 The student will discuss the life of Thurgood Marshall who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.

SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with Thurgood Marshall.

SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of Thurgood Marshall.

SS3CG1a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government.

b. Name the three levels of government and the three branches in each including the names of the legislative branch (Congress, General Assembly, county commission or city council)

c. State an example of the responsibilities of each level and branch of government.

EQ:

Why is the power of government divided among the three branches  and across three levels (national, state, local)?

How did Thurgood Marshall show positive character traits?

Health:  I wanted to share what was in the Atlanta Track Club's newsletter!  

Youth Running News

Did you know that the Atlanta Track Club has year round activities for kids?  

• http://atlantatrackclub.org/community/kilometer-kids Kilometer Kids is an incentive-based running program designed to get kids in the community active! Whether you are a teacher or after-school coordinator looking to add a structured running program into your curriculum, or a parent trying to increase your family's activity level,  Kilometer Kids is a free 11-week online program for children ages 7 to 12.
• Free One Mile Mid-Week Runs for ages 7 to 12, held in Grant Park on Wednesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m. Check our website for the complete schedule of upcoming fun runs.
• All-Comer's Track and Field Meets (all ages) Emory University, 5:00, Tuesday evenings May 7- June 18. 
• Youth Events: We have a youth (7 to 12) and tot (6 and under) running event at select signature and premier Atlanta Track Club running events. 

Check out the upcoming youth events and spring into action! http://atlantatrackclub.org/community/youth-running