Friday, February 12, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
Weekly Happenings 2/8-2/12
Hello! I hope everyone was able to enjoy another weekend of great weather!
Here is what's going on this week:
Writing: The students are continuing to draft their informational books. This week they are adding introductions and conclusions to their piece. They will also highlight important information by adding quotes to their writing.
Reading: The debate went amazing! Each student was well prepared and knew their facts! This week we will move from researching the causes of the war to researching an event during the war. We will be focusing on using text features to find the main idea.
Word Study: Their spelling tests are scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th.
Science: The students are continuing to learn about matter. This week we will focus on mixtures and solutions. At the end of this week, they will show their knowledge through matter stations. We will move to Social Studies next week.
Math: We will begin chapter 10 this week. The students will learn decimal place values. They will also learn how to read and write decimals up to the hundredths!
Important Reminders:
2/5 - Counselor's Day
2/10 - Early Release
2/12 - Jump Rope for Heart 2:00-3:00
2/15 - No School
2/18 - Maker's Fair
Math: We will begin chapter 10 this week. The students will learn decimal place values. They will also learn how to read and write decimals up to the hundredths!
Important Reminders:
2/5 - Counselor's Day
2/10 - Early Release
2/12 - Jump Rope for Heart 2:00-3:00
2/15 - No School
2/18 - Maker's Fair
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Monday, February 1, 2016
Weekly Happenings 2/1-2/5
Hello! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the incredible weather this weekend!
Here is what's going on this week:
Writing: The students will be writing another informational book. They were able to choose their topics for these books. This week we will primarily work on researching, note taking, and drafting.
Reading: This week the students will finish planning for the debate. The patriots vs. loyalists debate will be on Wednesday. Then we will begin researching events during the Revolutionary War.
Word Study: The students received their new words today. Their test is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th.
Science: We will wrap up electricity this week. The next chapter will cover what matter is and how you can measure it.
Math: We will wrap up chapter 9 this week. Their test will be this Friday. It is important they are continuing to work on their multiplication facts.
Important Reminders:
2/5 - Counselor's Day
2/10 - Early Release
Math: We will wrap up chapter 9 this week. Their test will be this Friday. It is important they are continuing to work on their multiplication facts.
Important Reminders:
2/5 - Counselor's Day
2/10 - Early Release
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