Monday, November 21, 2016

Week of November 21st, 2016

This Week in Class... 

Math - We will have our Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on multiplication strategies on Thursday. 

Reading - We are continuing out trickster study! 

Writing - We will be talking about facts and opinions. We will be beginning opinion writing soon! 

Spelling - There is no spelling this week. 

Social Studies - We will be talking about the Alaska flag this week! 

This week is a short week! There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday OR Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. 

There is NO spelling this week! Your child will receive his/her spelling list for next week on Wednesday to bring home. 

Please continue to send in box tops! 

Friday, November 11, 2016

Week of November 14th, 2016

This Week In Class... 

Math - We will begin Chapter 4 and learn strategies for multiplying different numbers. We will do a multiplication project as well! 

Reading - We will begin a folktale studies using stories from different Alaska Native and American Native and Indian groups. We will be focusing on "Trickster Tales" with trickster characters such as the Raven, Coyote, and Rabbit. 

Writing - We will learn about peer editing and writing final drafts for informative writing. 

Science - We will conduct an experiment using white carnations and food coloring! We will explore tree cookies and learn about the inner workings of trees! 

Please send in cans of corn for our school canned food drive. We are collecting only corn, and they will be given to needy families over the holiday season! 

Monday, November 7, 2016

Week of November 7th, 2016

This Week in Class... 

Math - We will continue learning about multiplication! 

Reading - We are finishing our author study dioramas and will be presenting on Thursday and Friday. 

Writing - We are starting our informative writing piece. Our topic is Patricia Polacco. 

Spelling - Reminder: I am sending spelling homework home on FRIDAYS and we will test and homework is dues on the following FRIDAY. 

Social Studies - We will discuss the bodies of water that surround Alaska, the state capitol, and the major cities of Alaska. 

If your child has the opportunity to do XtraMath, MAth Whizz, or Lexia at home, please encourage them to use it! 

Please continue to send in box tops for education. We have 300! When we get to 500, we will earn a popcorn party!

There is no school this Friday, November 11th, 2016 

I hope to see everyone at the Aces game on Saturday, November 12th! The Ursa Major choir will be performing the national anthem and it will be military appreciation night!!!