Weekly Happenings

Hello! I hope everyone had a good weekend! I can't wait for a full week of learning!

Here's what's happening:

Writing: The students will be working on developing evidence for their persuasive essays. They will use personal stories, stories from their peers, and quotes.

Reading: The research presentations were amazing! Everyone learned so much about their natural disaster! They will now research a different natural disaster. They will work on comparing and contrasting the two natural disasters.

Word Study: Their test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29. We have many days off/altered schedules coming up, so this is the earliest we could fit in the test.

Social Studies/Science: We will wrap up chapter 4 this week. Their test will be on Wednesday. They got their study guides today and we will review in class tomorrow. We will move to an electricity unit in science next.

Math: We are moving on to division! It is crucial the students know their math facts. Please encourage them to practice their math facts at home! One way they can practice is to get on Quicktables, which is on the ALEKS programs.

Important Dates:
11.14-11.18 - Helping Hands: Cleaning Supplies
11.18 - Flyer Families: wear their family shirt
11.23-11.24 - Thanksgiving Break: No school! 

Veteran's Day Assembly

Math Stations

The students working hard on their math station work! 

Natural Disaster Presentations

The students presented the research they found on their natural disaster! 

Weekly Happenings 11/9-11/11

Hello! I hope everyone had a good long weekend! We have a short week of learning this week!

Here's what's happening:

Writing: The students have finished their personal essays! I am blown away by their work! This week we will move on to persuasive essays. They will be developing their thesis statement and supporting reasons.

Reading: The students will work with their research groups on presentations. They will use the information they've researched to create a slideshow presentation. They will present to the class on Friday.

Word Study: Their test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29. We have many days off/altered schedules coming up, so this is the earliest we could fit in the test.

Social Studies: We've been learning about the Lewis and Clark Expedition! They've learned about all the important contributions that came from their expedition. They will take a social studies test next Wednesday.

Math: We will continue learning about multiplication this week. We will focus on multiplication word problems. Their test is this Friday. Please continue practicing their multiplication facts at home.

Important Dates:
11.9-11.11 - Helping Hands: Paper Products
11.11 - Veteran's Day Assembly 9:00
11.13 - Academic All-Stars

Helping Hands

Writing Celebration