Monday, October 20, 2014

Week of October 20th and 27th

We are flying through October!  It has been a very busy month and the students are hard at work!  Here's what's happening in the next two weeks...



  • Math Unit 2 study lunch is Wednesday, October 22nd
  • Math test Chapter 2 retake is October 23rd during lunch recess
  • Halloween party and parade is Friday October 31st starting at 1:15
  • Please return conference preference times as soon as possible.

Reading:  We have been talking about summarizing the main idea of fiction and non fiction texts.  We will also look at fantasy and reality by reading the story, Wolf!  Students are also locating and utilizing nonfiction text features during reading and science classes.  

Science:  We have been busy dissecting and planting seeds!  We have learned all about the parts of a plant and the process of photosynthesis.  We also have 2 new members of the class that will help us learn about habitats.  Two hermit crabs arrived last week and will be with us throughout this unit.  Students will be observing the crabs in their habitats and working together to take care of them.  We will also be naming our new friends.... We will let you know the results!

Math:  We are working on our measurement unit.   Last week students learned how to measure to the quarter inch and also with centimeters and millimeters.  This week we are working on perimeter, area, and circumference.  The test will be the week of the 27th.  Please watch the assignment notebook for the exact date.  Don't forget to be practicing those math facts!

Writing:  We are working on focus and showing.  We will be using these skills to write a personal narrative.  

Have a great week!