Math - With Unit 1 coming to an last Friday, we have started moving into Unit 2 which concentrates on concepts such as factors, multiples, and multiplicative comparisons. It is crucial that the students start memorizing their basic facts. We did a lot of drill and practice today in school, but they also need to continue to practice at home. I will be sending multiplication strips home with students who need extra practice. It is obviously not graded, but I do want them practicing, even if it is for five minutes a night. I can not emphasize this enough. Your child will have a much easier time understanding the concepts in this unit and units to come. Please make sure that they are completing their homework each night, Monday-Thursday. No homework on Tuesday, September 29th!
Science - Last week we concluded our unit on Matter and we begin to move into our next unit on the Solar System. This unit will be short and sweet, which means the quiz will be next week! We have been creating vocabulary windows in class to help the students with their studying methods. Two nights before the test, the students will be bringing this home. Please help them study to ensure that they are mastering these science concepts. Also, we will be having a "Season" party sometime next week. The students will be grouped and each group will be given a season to master. We will then be having students bring in foods that coordinate to their season! (This will be optional, but if you can help that would be great!)
Reading- We are identifying story elements in fiction text. Next week we will start a unit on inferencing. Making an inference involves using author's clues and your background knowledge.
Writing- We are working on drafting our realistic fiction stories and coming up with powerful endings. Next up the students will revise their last draft to get it ready to publish.
Vocabulary- Stay tuned for our next Word of the Day quiz!
Word Work- Students are struggling to complete their Tic Tac Toe spelling homework. Please encourage your child to do their homework each week using their latest word sort. The word sort and spelling homework sheet with the activities should both be found in their binders in a plastic sleeve. Our homework will be due again on DAY 6- Tuesday, Oct. 6th.
IMPORTANT DATES!
- 2 Hour Delay - October 7th
- Parent Visitation Day - October 8th
- Please Pre-Register at the main office for this day!
- Field Trip - October 5th (Please wear old sneakers and clothes!)
- Please wear old sneakers and clothes
- Bring an extra pair of sneakers
- Don't forget your lunch if you are packing
- Cross Country - October 2nd
- Rain date is October 6th
- Wear sneakers and athletic Attire
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