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