This week…

Math – We are finishing up our word problems and equations unit this week.  Students are set to take their review unit assessment on Friday.  Remember to use quick quizzes and review sheets to study for the upcoming test. We’ve practiced many problems similar to the test questions during class together, so they are great resources to study from.

Reading – Students are presenting their State Google Slides Projects during our reading time.  We will also be using the end of our reading block each day for independent reading and progress monitoring of reading levels.

Writing – Students will be using their State Google Slides Project as a resource for writing their informational essay.  Students will be writing an informational text using text features such as headings, bold print, photos, captions, etc. to help their reader’s understand the information they’re presenting.  We will be working on one subtopic each day this week.

Social Studies – As students are finishing presenting their state projects, students will continue studying the regions and locations of major US landforms and water features for Friday’s geography quiz.

Science – Students will be studying the moon this week, focusing on moon phases.  On Wednesday, students will be using Oreos to create the moon phases.  Although this might just seem like a fun activity, there is a lot of learning going on while students construct and explain their moon phases.  Our moon phases quiz will take place later this week.

Looking Ahead…

• I was out last Wednesday as well as yesterday for training on a possible new science curriculum.  I will be piloting this new curriculum with students starting the 2nd week of February.  This is a new way of teaching science, which means it is also a new way for students to learn science – it is very hands on.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns once we dig in.

Upcoming Dates…

• Terry Hall Skating February 6 (6:30 – 8:30)
• Jet’s Pizza Night February 7
• Kindergarten Screening February 8, 9, and 10
• Valentine’s Day Party February 14 (12:45 – 2:10)
• Father/Daughter Dance February 18 (6:00 – 8:30)

This week…

Math: Word Problems and Equations

• This week we are moving from one-step word problems into two-step word problems.  It is more essential than ever for students to label every step of their work so that they know WHY they are doing each operation.
• Please check in with your child to ensure they are completing their math homework/remembering sheets each night.  Although students are given opportunities to complete these pages in class, some students are not finishing them, and then are not completing them at home either.  These sheets allow me to see if students are understanding the concepts when working independently, so they really need to be finished and ready to go over at the start of class the following day.
• Remember that Moby Max is a great online resource for students to practice and improve math skills.

Reading: Reading Informational Texts

Writing: Researching the 5 Regions of the United States

• Students have been researching the regions of the US over the past few weeks and are currently finishing the final region: the West.
• Students will spend a few days comparing and contrasting the 5 regions of the US before we take a quiz over the 5 regions, as well as a US Geography test next week.
  • Students will receive  study guide later this week.

Science: The Earth, Sun, and Moon

 

Looking Ahead…

• Friday, 1/27 – Popcorn Friday (Sorry for the “oops” last week)
• Thursday, 2/2 – Kindergarten Round Up 7:00pm – 8:00pm
• Friday, 2/3 – Half Day (Early Release at 12:15pm)
• Monday, 2/6 – Winter Break (No School)
• Monday, 2/6 – Tarry Hall Skating 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Tuesday, 2/7 – Jet’s Pizza Night
• Tuesday, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day Party 12:45pm – 2:00pm
• Saturday, 2/18 – Father/Daughter Dance 6:00pm – 8:30pm
• Thursday, 2/23 – Planetarium Field Trip (Information Next Week)

 

This week…

Math – Word Problems and Equations

***Remember to get on Moby Max at home.  It’s a great tool to practice and improve skills.

Reading – Reading Non-Fiction Texts (Research for State Reports)

***Continue to read a minimum of 20 minutes per night, and take Reading Counts quizzes as books are finished.

Writing – Researching the Different Regions of the US

Science – Describing and Distinguishing Between the Sun, Moon, and Earth

***Be sure that students are working on their moon phases project at home.  They’re due next Friday!

 

Upcoming Dates…

• Tuesday, 1/17 – Jets Pizza Night
• Tuesday, 1/17 – PTC Meeting 7:00pm – 8:00pm
• Friday, 1/27 – Popcorn Friday
• Thursday, 2/2 – Kindergarten Round Up 7:00pm – 8:00pm
• Monday, 2/6 – Tarry Hall Skating 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Tuesday, 2/7 – Jets Pizza Night
• Tuesday, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day Parties

 

This week…

Math: Word Problems and Equations

• Remember to use Moby Max regularly to improve skills!

Reading: Non-Fiction Text Structures and State Project Research

• Be sure to read at least 20 minutes every night to improve reading skills.

Writing: Researching the Regions of the United States

• 3 days per region

Science: Sun, Moon, and Earth

• Check students’ folders for a moon phase project!

Looking Ahead…

• Tuesday, 1/17 – JET’S PIZZA NIGHT
• Tuesday, 1/17 – PTC MEETING 7 – 8pm
• Friday, 1/27 – POPCORN FRIDAY
• Tuesday, 2/7 -JET’S PIZZA NIGHT
• Tuesday, 2/14 – VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

Welcome back!  I hope all of you had a restful and enjoyable time with family and friends.

THIS WEEK…

Math – Finishing Interim Math Assessment and Beginning Unit 4 – Word Problems

Reading – Reading Informational Texts

Writing – Informational Writing – Google Slides (Regions of the US / State Report)

Social Studies – Finishing Branches of Government – TEST ON FRIDAY!!!

***We will also begin our classroom government and classroom jobs this week.  Please bare with me as we work out the kinks these first few weeks.  If any questions or concerns arise, please do not hesitate to contact me.

UPCOMING DATES:

• Friday, January 13 – Early Release for Students at 12:15pm
• Tuesday, January 17 – Jet’s Pizza Night
• Tuesday, January 17 – PTC Meeting in the Library from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
• Friday, January 27 – Popcorn Friday