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Monthly Action Opportunities at Joyner!

Part of the IB program is learning how to take action in your learning community. To build the idea of action within our learning community we will have monthly action opportunities to participate in: 

weekly newsletter - week of April 1st

🌸Happy Spring Break!🌸

Announcements: 





Weekly Objectives:

ELA: Students will finalize their Exhibition projects and presentations this week.  They should try to complete their action by the end of the week.  Presentations will be on April 5th!

Check this out for more details about the Global Goals. 

Exhibition Description & Timeline

NCDPI Reading At Home Resources


Grammar:  Lesson 14: Quiz on Friday, April 12th

The word list can be found HERE.


Math: We will begin multiplying decimals by whole numbers and multiplying decimals by decimals.  Students will use their knowledge of place value and multiplication strategies.

 (WCPSS 5th Grade Math Parent Info Page with Videos, Lessons, and Overviews)


Science:  We will explore the form and function of the respiratory system and skeletal system.


Social Studies:  We will start our next unit, US Government.  We will explore the Constitution and the branches of government. 


Important Calendar Dates:

March 25th-March 29th:  No School - SPRING BREAK!

Thursday April 4th: Call to Action Night (5:30-6pm) - Students Present Exhibition Projects to Parents

Friday April 5th: Exhibition Day - Students Present Exhibition Projects in K-4 Classes

Wednesday, April 10th: No School - Teacher Workday

Wednesday, April 17th:  Spanish Dancing Performance (9am)

Friday, April 19th: Report cards go home

Monday, April 22nd: United Skates of America Field Trip

Thursday, April 25th: Student-Led Conferences (4:30-6:30pm), Gold Choir Concert (6:30pm) 

Monday, April 29th: No School - Teacher Workday

Check out the Spanish Updates:

Spanish Class Updates