Winter Break, Here We Come!
Hello, Philomath community! We hope everyone is staying warm and safe this winter. We’re quickly coming up on the end of the second academic quarter, so we wanted to check in with a few important pieces of information. First, some immediate deadlines:
In ELA students will be working on an essay about Hoot that’s due by the end of the day on Tuesday, December 20th. We also have our monthly story on Friday the 16th (this is ungraded, but our class has been working hard on genre fiction to share their creativity with our community).
In Social Studies our class is working on an illustrated manuscript project due by class time on Wednesday, December 21st. Your child will need access to coloring supplies and a blank sheet of paper, and may need your help uploading a photo or scan of their final product to Google Classroom. Please check in with them and make a plan to upload their hard work on or around Tuesday evening so they can share it with the class.
In Math, the 4th and 6th grade had a chance to work together on multiplying fractions. 4th Grade helped 6th grade review converting improper fractions and mixed numbers, while 6th grade practiced simplifying before and after multiplication. Both groups supported each other, helped each other focus, and shared tips and strategies. 4th Grade is now moving on to decimals and 6th grade will be ready for their next assessment before the winter break (multiplying and dividing fractions).
Parent–Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th. If you’ve already scheduled a conference with Professors Althoff and Smith (one conference per teacher), you’ll get a Zoom link this weekend. If you have not yet scheduled a conference but would like to speak with us about your child’s progress, reach out no later than this Friday so we can arrange a time to meet.
Once again, Winter Break will go from Thursday, December 22nd until Wednesday, January 4th. There will be no class, independent study, or tutoring happening between those dates. Progress reports for the second quarter will be coming out around the 23rd. Now is a good time to check with your child or their teachers if they’re missing any work that might affect their grade.
Finally, please remember that tuition for the third quarter is due before January 5th. Per Philomath policies, your child will not be permitted to attend classes or tutoring sessions until tuition is paid in full. Please reach out to us if you’re unsure how or how much to pay.
As always, thank you for all you do to help your child succeed and thrive. We hope you have a happy and restful Winter Break. See you in 2023!
