This week in class...
Math- We are continuing to learn about fractions!
Writing- We will interview our classmates about a time we learned something new. We will use our interviews to write personal narratives.
Reading - Some groups are still on their first book, and others have moved on to their second book in literature circles. After reading two books in a series, groups will do a compare and contrast book report.
Spelling - Spelling will continue as usual this week.
Science - We will continue to learn about the water cycle. We will use the scientific method to pose a question about evaporation to create a class science fair project. Stay tuned for details!
This week is Spirit Week!
Monday: Crazy or mismatched socks day
Tuesday: Hat day
Wednesday: Wacky clothes day
Thursday: Twin day OR Pajama day for Read Across America Day!
Friday: Wear green or spirit colors
We are running low on tissues in class! If anyone is willing to donate boxes of tissues, we would appreciate it!
Please continue to send in box tops!
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
Week of February 13th, 2017
This Week in Class...
Math: We are beginning chapter 8 on fractions!
Reading: We are working in literature circle groups reading various books. Ask your student what he/she is reading!!!
Writing: We are learning about how to write a narrative piece.
Science: We will be learning about the water cycle!
Valentine's Day Celebration...
We will celebrate on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
If your child brings in valentines to give out, please ensure there is a valentine for EVERY STUDENT.
Please help your child make a holder for his/her valentines (box, envelope, bag, etc...)
Box Tops for Education: We have 485 box tops. We will earn a popcorn party once we reach 500!
Variety Show...
Friday, March 3rd, 2017
We will be performing the song "Count on Me"
We are collecting "Movie Night" themed items for an auction basket (popcorn, candy, movie tickets, DVDs, etc...)
Math: We are beginning chapter 8 on fractions!
Reading: We are working in literature circle groups reading various books. Ask your student what he/she is reading!!!
Writing: We are learning about how to write a narrative piece.
Science: We will be learning about the water cycle!
Valentine's Day Celebration...
We will celebrate on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
If your child brings in valentines to give out, please ensure there is a valentine for EVERY STUDENT.
Please help your child make a holder for his/her valentines (box, envelope, bag, etc...)
Box Tops for Education: We have 485 box tops. We will earn a popcorn party once we reach 500!
Variety Show...
Friday, March 3rd, 2017
We will be performing the song "Count on Me"
We are collecting "Movie Night" themed items for an auction basket (popcorn, candy, movie tickets, DVDs, etc...)
Monday, January 30, 2017
Week of January 3rd, 2016
This week in class...
Math - We are continuing chapter 7 and practicing division skills.
Reading - This week we are doing a final project for the book Return to Sender. Students will be making a book cover for the story that includes an illustration and summary of the book.
Writing - All students are working on rough and final drafts for their opinion piece this week!
Science - We are going to do an overview of the states of matter and earth's spheres. We will start learning about the water cycle soon!
SNOW DAY - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2016
We will be participating in the winter field day during the A.M., from 9:10 - 11:25. Please let me know if you plan to attend with your child! :)
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2016
Your child's mystery bag project is due that day!!!
Please continue to bring in box tops! We are close to a popcorn party!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT BROUGHT IN EXTRA SUPPLIES FOR THE CLASS!!!
Math - We are continuing chapter 7 and practicing division skills.
Reading - This week we are doing a final project for the book Return to Sender. Students will be making a book cover for the story that includes an illustration and summary of the book.
Writing - All students are working on rough and final drafts for their opinion piece this week!
Science - We are going to do an overview of the states of matter and earth's spheres. We will start learning about the water cycle soon!
SNOW DAY - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2016
We will be participating in the winter field day during the A.M., from 9:10 - 11:25. Please let me know if you plan to attend with your child! :)
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2016
Your child's mystery bag project is due that day!!!
Please continue to bring in box tops! We are close to a popcorn party!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT BROUGHT IN EXTRA SUPPLIES FOR THE CLASS!!!
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Week of January 23rd, 2017
This week in class...
Math: We will continue practicing our division skills and will have our mid-chapter checkpoint later in the week!
Reading: We are continuing reading the story Return to Sender and practicing literature circle jobs that we will be using in future literature circle groups.
Writing: We will write rough drafts for our opinion piece.
Social Studies - We will learn about a few more Alaskan Symbols such as the state flower and bird.
Homework Reminder:
Math- Due the next day after it has been assigned.
Spelling- Due Friday morning (Test day!).
Reading Logs- due Monday. (Use the weekend to catch up on reading!)
Please continue to send in box tops for education!
Math: We will continue practicing our division skills and will have our mid-chapter checkpoint later in the week!
Reading: We are continuing reading the story Return to Sender and practicing literature circle jobs that we will be using in future literature circle groups.
Writing: We will write rough drafts for our opinion piece.
Social Studies - We will learn about a few more Alaskan Symbols such as the state flower and bird.
Homework Reminder:
Math- Due the next day after it has been assigned.
Spelling- Due Friday morning (Test day!).
Reading Logs- due Monday. (Use the weekend to catch up on reading!)
Please continue to send in box tops for education!
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Week of January 17th, 2017
This week in class...
Math - We are beginning chapter 7 on division skills.
Reading - We are continuing the book "Return to Sender" by Kevin Henkes.
Writing - We are beginning our rough drafts on an opinion piece.
Social Studies - We are continuing our learning about Alaska's state symbols.
Reminder: Please help your child remember to return his/her library books on FRIDAY!
Please continue to bring in box tops for education! We are close to earning a popcorn party!
Our class is in need of glue sticks and plastic sandwich bags and would welcome donations. THANK YOU!!!
Math - We are beginning chapter 7 on division skills.
Reading - We are continuing the book "Return to Sender" by Kevin Henkes.
Writing - We are beginning our rough drafts on an opinion piece.
Social Studies - We are continuing our learning about Alaska's state symbols.
Reminder: Please help your child remember to return his/her library books on FRIDAY!
Please continue to bring in box tops for education! We are close to earning a popcorn party!
Our class is in need of glue sticks and plastic sandwich bags and would welcome donations. THANK YOU!!!
Monday, January 9, 2017
Week of January 9th, 2017
This Week in Class...
Math - We will review division concepts we learned before break and move on with a few more division skills. We will take our test on division either Thursday or Friday.
Reading - We will be transitioning into literature circles this semester! To kick off the transition, we will read a chapter book called Return to Sender by the author Kevin Henkes!
Writing - This week we will write about our New Year resolutions and continue Opinion writing next week.
Spelling - There will be spelling this week! Students will be bringing home spelling on Fridays, and homework will be due the following Friday (this week students get spelling Monday due to break).
Science - We will learn about how seeds travel.
Please continue to bring in Box Tops for Education! It is not too late for our class to earn a reward for reaching 500 box tops!
There is NO SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Please remember to send weather appropriate gear to school: Snow pants, winter coats, hats, insulated gloves, and snow boots. It's cold out there!!!
Also, Please remind your student to bring shoes each day so that they are not wearing their snow boots all day. That is a classroom expectation.
Math - We will review division concepts we learned before break and move on with a few more division skills. We will take our test on division either Thursday or Friday.
Reading - We will be transitioning into literature circles this semester! To kick off the transition, we will read a chapter book called Return to Sender by the author Kevin Henkes!
Writing - This week we will write about our New Year resolutions and continue Opinion writing next week.
Spelling - There will be spelling this week! Students will be bringing home spelling on Fridays, and homework will be due the following Friday (this week students get spelling Monday due to break).
Science - We will learn about how seeds travel.
Please continue to bring in Box Tops for Education! It is not too late for our class to earn a reward for reaching 500 box tops!
There is NO SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Please remember to send weather appropriate gear to school: Snow pants, winter coats, hats, insulated gloves, and snow boots. It's cold out there!!!
Also, Please remind your student to bring shoes each day so that they are not wearing their snow boots all day. That is a classroom expectation.
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