Reminder: MATH TEST TOMORROW!
*their geometry notes books will be very helpful!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Weekly Happenings
Hello! I hope everyone is having a great week!
Here is what is happening this week:
Writing: The students are still working on their informational books! They are all looking great! We have learned how to add text features that highlight the most important ideas. We will also learn how to add quotes into their writing.
Math: This is the last week for our geometry unit. Their test will be Friday. The study guide will go home tomorrow, and we will review on Thursday.
Reading: We are still working on finding the author's purpose. We also are working on finding evidence in the text to support our claims. It is so great to see how much this class loves reading!!
Social Studies: We are still learning about pioneer life and the Gold Rush. The students are so interested in what we are learning! The test will be next Wednesday.
Let me know if you have by questions!
Thanks!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Science Stations
Our class worked on science stations testing their knowledge of matter!
We separated mixtures (and made a mess)!
We tested the density of objects!
We compared the properties of different objects!
We found the volume of objects!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Weekly Happenings:
Writing: We are continuing to work on their informational books. I am encouraging them to work hard to put their research into their own words. I've told them to read a lot of material over their topic before taking notes. This way, they have a better understanding before they take their notes. They are also encouraged to add text features to their books. The students have a book of different text features that will begin going home with them.
Math: We are still plugging away with geometry! The students are doing a great job of keeping up with all of the new terms! Please encourage them to look over their geometry books to remember all of the concepts we have learned.
Reading: We are working on finding the author's purpose. We are also working on figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and idioms.
Social Studies: We started chapter five of our social studies book. This chapter teaches the students about pioneer life and how Missouri became a state.
Important Updates:
*Spring Pictures are this Friday!
*Six Flags Reading forms are due this Friday!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Writing: We are continuing to work on their informational books. I am encouraging them to work hard to put their research into their own words. I've told them to read a lot of material over their topic before taking notes. This way, they have a better understanding before they take their notes. They are also encouraged to add text features to their books. The students have a book of different text features that will begin going home with them.
Math: We are still plugging away with geometry! The students are doing a great job of keeping up with all of the new terms! Please encourage them to look over their geometry books to remember all of the concepts we have learned.
Reading: We are working on finding the author's purpose. We are also working on figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and idioms.
Social Studies: We started chapter five of our social studies book. This chapter teaches the students about pioneer life and how Missouri became a state.
Important Updates:
*Spring Pictures are this Friday!
*Six Flags Reading forms are due this Friday!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Time for Kids
The Time for Kids booklets were sent home today!
The students are encouraged to fill out the booklet with at least 7 names and addresses.
The students are encouraged to fill out the booklet with at least 7 names and addresses.
They are due back on Friday!!
Thank you!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Weekly Happenings:
Writing: The students will be finishing their informational books about Westward Expansion! Their books are looking great! Next, they will be starting another informational book about a topic of their choice!
Math: We are continuing to learn about plane figures. We will learn how to classify quadrilaterals. The next chapter will cover motion in geometry. Encourage your child to look over their geometry books at home! It is a lot of information they will have to recall for the test.
Reading: This week we are going back to making inferences. We will dive deeper into the differences in making prediction and inferences. Have your child make predictions or inferences as they read at home!
Science/Social Studies: We will continue to learn about matter and how to measure matter. They will get to practice finding the mass and volume of objects. After this chapter, we will move back into social studies. The next social studies chapter covers pioneer life!
Important Reminders:
*Early Release Wednesday the 12th
*Jump Rope for Heart is this Friday
*Valentine's Day is this Friday!
*No school Monday the 17th
Let me know if you have any questions!
Writing: The students will be finishing their informational books about Westward Expansion! Their books are looking great! Next, they will be starting another informational book about a topic of their choice!
Math: We are continuing to learn about plane figures. We will learn how to classify quadrilaterals. The next chapter will cover motion in geometry. Encourage your child to look over their geometry books at home! It is a lot of information they will have to recall for the test.
Reading: This week we are going back to making inferences. We will dive deeper into the differences in making prediction and inferences. Have your child make predictions or inferences as they read at home!
Science/Social Studies: We will continue to learn about matter and how to measure matter. They will get to practice finding the mass and volume of objects. After this chapter, we will move back into social studies. The next social studies chapter covers pioneer life!
Important Reminders:
*Early Release Wednesday the 12th
*Jump Rope for Heart is this Friday
*Valentine's Day is this Friday!
*No school Monday the 17th
Let me know if you have any questions!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Weekly Happenings
Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I am excited for another five day week, hopefully!
We have a busy week ahead of us!
Here is what's happening:
Writing - We are working hard on our informational books! This week the students will finish their third chapter which is a journal entry from a historical figure's point of view. We will also work on writing an informational essay for the fourth chapter! I am amazed at how great these books are coming along! The class has put in so much hard work!
Math - We started Geometry! The students are making Geometry booklets to help them with their homework or studying at home! It is a lot of information, but they are doing great so far!
Reading - The students have been working on their book club presentations! They will present their book summaries on Monday! We are also working on Author's Purpose this week. Ask your student about the author's purpose of the book they are reading at home!
Science - This week we started a chapter about matter. Today we will do a sorting activity using the different properties.
Important Updates:
*Jump Rope for Heart is this Friday!
*We go to the library Wednesday this week, so please remind your kiddos to bring their books back.
Let me know if you have any questions!
We have a busy week ahead of us!
Here is what's happening:
Writing - We are working hard on our informational books! This week the students will finish their third chapter which is a journal entry from a historical figure's point of view. We will also work on writing an informational essay for the fourth chapter! I am amazed at how great these books are coming along! The class has put in so much hard work!
Math - We started Geometry! The students are making Geometry booklets to help them with their homework or studying at home! It is a lot of information, but they are doing great so far!
Reading - The students have been working on their book club presentations! They will present their book summaries on Monday! We are also working on Author's Purpose this week. Ask your student about the author's purpose of the book they are reading at home!
Science - This week we started a chapter about matter. Today we will do a sorting activity using the different properties.
Important Updates:
*Jump Rope for Heart is this Friday!
*We go to the library Wednesday this week, so please remind your kiddos to bring their books back.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Monday, February 3, 2014
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