Happy Friday Families!
Our students have been hard at work since returning from Winter Break! They are continuing to settle back into their routines and have their batteries recharged! Here are the targets we are currently working on to start off the second grading period:
We just wrapped up our shared read of George's Secret Key to the Universe. Our students absolutely loved reading about the book's characters (George and his friend Annie) and their adventures into outer space. The plot took so many twists and turns, but in the end, everything worked out in our main characters' favor! Our classroom and small group discussions focused around comparing and contrasting characters and settings, as well as finding two or more main ideas within the text.
Writing:
Our students are revising and finishing their science fiction narrative essays. Their drafts truly showcase their creativity and their ability to think out of the box. We are excited to see the final product!
Math:
We started Unit 4 in math with learning target 5.NF.3, which focuses on solving word problems that require an interpretation of a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator. Next week, our students will move on to learning how to multiply a fraction or a whole number by a fraction using more than one representation.
Social Studies:
Our discussions have revolved around how indentured servitude affected the growth of the early American colonies.
Science:
We are continuing to learn about the different parts and processes of the digestive system.
Friendly Reminders:
** Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack. Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!
** Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you and have a fantastic weekend!
Enzie Pangilinan
