Welcome to Mrs. De Pinto's Class!

Voicemail: 732 291 2020 
Ext: 1116

Email: cdepinto@ahes.k12.nj.us
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NJSLA Math Testing on Tuesday, May 7,
Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9

NJSLA Language Arts Testing on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15


Recorder Recital on Tuesday, May 21 at 9:00


Field Trip to the Manasquan Reservoir on Wednesday, May 22.  Please sign and return permission slip and Monmouth Cty. Parks release form. 

Field Day is Friday, May 24- Early Dismissal

Writing: We are beginning a new unit of study of Nonfiction Writing.  Understanding the purposes and possibilities of nonfiction writing will motivate students to read and write informational texts. Through reading and writing nonfiction, your child will come to understand the kinds of texts nonfiction writers create and decisions nonfiction writers make about content, structure, language, and visuals.  They will learn how nonfiction writers think, how they research topics, and how they convey ideas and information clearly. By the end of this unit, students will choose one topic to publish for their final writing piece.

Reading: Nonfiction is a rich, engaging genre offering a variety of topics that will entice any reader! Students have a natural curiosity and wonder about many things. Nonfiction encourages them to closely observe and learn about all that is around them. We will learn how to apply specific reading skills and strategies that will enable them to discover facts, identify the big ideas, and learn new information about the topics they are reading about.
Science:  Topics: Different types of ecosystems and How do plants and animals interact.  Please review any worksheets and/ or vocabulary sheets that come home in their take home folder. 

Special Schedule:_________________

Monday- Gym

Tuesday- Gym & Library

Wednesday- Spanish & Music

Thursday- Music & Art Friday- Art &Technology