Weekly Happenings 11.13-11.17

Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I am looking forward to a full week of learning!

Here is what's happenings this week:

Writing: The students will continue to work on their persuasive essays. We will work on adding quotes as pieces of evidence. We will also work on acknowledging counterclaims. Their pieces are due Tuesday, November 21.

Word Study: We are moving back to spelling. The students will get new words early this week. Their tests will be Wednesday, November 29.

Science: This week, the students will work on a lap book. This book will have information on what we've learned about rocks and minerals. Here is a picture of what it will look like:

Math: We've jumped into long division! This week we will continue working on solving long division problems. We will also work on solving division word problems. Below is a chart with the steps of long division. I encourage them to write out the steps before each problems and check them off as they work.

It is essential that the students know their multiplication facts. Please continue working on these at home (flashcards, QuickTables, use a deck of cards, math applications...).

Reading: We will continue researching in our reading groups. This week, we will work on organizing our notes. They will focus on taking notes that fit under specific subtopics, such as causes, effects, and how to prepare for a natural disaster. We will also focus on synthesizing when taking notes.

Important Dates:

11.13-11.17 - Helping Hands Campaign -paper products

11.17 - Picture Retake
11.22-11.24 - NO SCHOOL , Thanksgiving Break

Buddy Activities

We had a great time with our buddies! During the assembly, we saw examples of student leadership. Kate B. shared what leadership qualities she used when creating an instrument. Katie Beth shared how she shows leadership in the district play! 

With our buddies, we discussed how to spread kindness to those around us! 

Veterans Day Assembly

Jingles for Jammies!

Weekly Happenings 11.6-11.10

Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend! It seems like we are officially in Fall.
We have a crazy week, so check out the Important Dates section! 

Here is what's happenings this week:

Writing: The students will begin writing a persuasive essay. Their last essays were over a personal topic. This essay will have a thesis that can be debated. We will focus on creating a thesis statement and supporting reasons.

Word Study: We are continuing working on grammar concepts this week. We will focus on clauses and how to punctuate clauses.

Science: We will conduct an experiment that shows how the rock cycle works. We will also review how weathering and erosion change Earth's surface.

Math: We've moved onto a new chapter in math. The students will learn long division in this chapter. They will also learn how to estimate quotients. It is essential that the students know their multiplication facts. Please continue working on these at home (flashcards, QuickTables, use a deck of cards, math applications...).

Reading: We will continue researching in our reading groups. This week, we will work on organizing our notes. They will focus on taking notes that fit under specific subtopics, such as causes, effects, and how to prepare for a natural disaster. We will also focus on synthesizing when taking notes.

Important Dates:

11.6-11.10 - Helping Hands Campaign -food items
11.7 - Jingles for Jammies! 
11.8 - Early Release/Buddy Meeting (WEAR MAROON T-SHIRTS)
11.10 - Veteran's Day 
            Assembly: 9:00-10:15

            Breakfast will immediately follow the assembly

11.17 - Picture Retake

Starburst Rocks

We used different colored Starburst to recreate the rock cycle! The students first created sediments and then cemented the sediments together to form a sedimentary rock. Then they applied pressure and the heat of their hands to create a metamorphic rock. Lastly, they heated up the rock to turn it into lava. Once it cooled they had an igneous rock.

Helping Hands Campaign

Our Helping Hands Campaign has begun! Thank you to those who have already contributed. The items collected goes to Concord families in need. This week is the food week.