Final Week of February (02/22-02/26)

Hello parents! We hope that you are all doing well. We can not believe that it is the end of February already. Time is sure flying by and we have hit the mid marking period point of the 3rd marking period. Please be checking your child's folder for their mid marking period report, which will show their grades and the any work that they may be missing. We ask that you sign these and return them to us at your earliest convenience. Check out what else is happening this week:

Math: Unit 5 is coming to an end this week, which means that the students will have a unit test this Friday. A study guide will be sent home Thursday night, so please make sure that your child completes it to ensure they do better on their unit test and receive two extra credit points. We will begin Unit 6 next Monday. Continue to practice their fact fluency!

Science: We continue to work through our unit on ecosystems and environments. This will be our final science unit of the year as PSSAs approach us. The students will be completing a group-based project this week in class, which has them creating a habitat for a certain animal. I will make sure to take pictures and upload them to our classroom photo album or this blog!

Reading- How does figurative language enhance text? We will take a close look at similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification, and onomatopoeia.

Writing- The students will start brainstorming and drafting their historical informational pieces

Social Studies- How did the wars impact Pennsylvania?  We will learn about the causes and effects of The French and Indian War, American Revolution, and The Civil War.

Word Work- Tic Tac Toe Spelling is due Tuesday!

UPCOMING DATES:

Friday, February 26th - Spring Picture Day!

February 29th - March 4th - Read Across America Week

 - Please look out for a spirit week flyer that will be sent home this week!

March 3rd - 6th: High School Musical

March 19th - Elementary Art Show

March 21st - 24th: Book Fair Week 

March 24th - Grandparent Visitation Day

March 25th - No School!

March 31st - End of the 3rd Marking Period

Thanks again for all you do,

Miss Harlacker and Ms. Duke

Broncos for the Win! (02/08-02/11)

Hello parents! We hope that you enjoyed spending time with your family and friends watching the Super Bowl last night. I know that I was pretty excited to see the Broncos win! I understand there is a  chance that we will be getting a lot of snow tonight, but here is what will be happening this week! I will keep you updated on Remind if there are any changes.

Math - We continue to work our way through Unit 5 which concentrates on Fractions. Your child will be required to add and subtract fractions this unit. If they are struggling with their homework, please note this at the top of their worksheet so I am able to work with them on it the following school day. Please work on practicing fact fluency at home with your child as well. This helps make mathematical concepts much easier.

Science - Our adaptations and patterns unit is coming to an end. A study guide is being sent home tonight for the students to study from. I will also try and post the answer key to this blog so you may access it at home. Please study with your child tonight to ensure they do well on their test tomorrow. If there is a snow day tomorrow, the test will be whatever school day that they would return. We will be starting our unit on Environment and Ecology next.

Reading- Reading different nonfiction text and analyzing its structure

Writing- We will be starting a unit on Informational writing soon

Social Studies- The students will learn about William Penn's impact and how the colonies became unhappy with England's rule

Word Work- Tic Tac Toe spelling homework is due Wed, Feb. 10th

Sincerely,
Ms. Duke and Miss Harlacker

UPCOMING DATES:

Thursday, February 11th - Distribution of Valentines
**A letter is being sent home today with class lists and our class policy. Email us with any questions that you may have. This is not an obligation!

Friday, February 12th - No school

Monday, February 15th - We do have school now due to the snow days we need to make up!

Tuesday, February 16th - Study Island Benchmark testing
**Please sign the graphs that will be sent home that week and return.

February 18th-20th - Elementary Basketball Tournament

Our Full Week Back (02/01-02/05)

Hello parents! We hope that you have finally dug yourselves out of the snow. We can not believe that it is already February, but are excited for what is coming up in the next couple of months!

Math: We are coming to the end of our Hands-On Equations unit and will be starting unit 5, which focuses on Fraction and Mixed-Number Computation. Please make sure that your child is completing their homework each and every night. If they are struggling, have them try their best, and ask questions when they return to school the following day. Home Links for unit 5 will be sent home this Wednesday.

Science: We continue to work through our Adaptations and Patterns Unit, which will be ending early next week. I will probably be assessing the students some time early next week. Please look out for a study guide that will be sent home and make sure that your child studies prior to the test.

Reading- How do I analyze nonfiction text structure? The students will learn how authors organize nonfiction text.

Writing- We are connecting strong and convincing evidence with our thesis.  Our persuasive essays are due this Friday

Social Studies- We have a Native American quiz on Thursday! The students will be allowed to take their books and study sheets home in order to prepare, but please bring these items back to school since we need to use them in class!

Word Work- Tic Tac Toe Spelling homework is due Tuesday!

Vocabulary- Word of the Day quiz is on Friday!

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, February 1st: Report Cards sent home
Please sign them and return them ASAP

Wednesday, February 3rd: Career Day Spirit Day

Friday, February 12th: No School