Happy Sunday Families!
January has really flown by! Your children have been very busy learning everyday! I am so impressed with their perseverance and positive attitudes!
Literacy
This week we started reading George’s Secret Key to the Universe. Our students are very excited to read this science fiction chapter book! As we read, we will focus on many reading strategies to help our students understand unknown words, create connections, and comprehend the text. We will read and discuss chapters in class each day and your child will be expected to read a chapter at home most nights. We appreciate your help in reminding your child to read the chapters and answer the questions assigned for homework. This is a great opportunity to have your child read aloud to you, or read the chapters together at home. Have fun getting to know George!
Writing
We are taking a break from analytical writing and working on narrative for the next few weeks. After reviewing the characteristics of a strong narrative, our students had the opportunity to rewrite the rubric so that it was written in kid friendly language. This activity helped our students understand what is expected in their writing. Currently, they are writing a continuation piece. After reading a picture book, our students wrote “the next chapter” of the story. Ask your child to tell you about his/her writing.
Math
Our students are doing a wonderful job multiplying fractions and using labeled models to explain their thinking! We have practiced multiplying whole numbers by fractions, fractions by fractions, and even solved fraction word problems. In addition, we focused on understanding many math vocabulary words. Ask your child to explain the difference between an improper fraction and a mixed number.
Social Studies
In Social Studies, we continued learning about the Colonial Era. See if your child can tell you what motivated the colonists to settle in the “New World.” We also focused on the early settlements and the impacts of cooperation and conflict within a community. Our students had the opportunity to research Jamestown or Plymouth by analyzing primary and secondary sources. The children are really enjoying learning about the history of the United States.
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 14th - Half Day and Valentine’s Day party
School dismissed at 11:45
Monday, February 17th - No School
Friendly Reminders
Since winter weather is here, please make sure your student is properly dressed for recess.
Please remind your student to charge his/her iPad and Logitech Crayon every night
Please remember to send your student with a healthy snack - nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!
Please continue to have your student practice their multiplication facts up to 12
If your child participates in orchestra or band, please remind him/her to bring their instrument on their lesson day.
