Monday, October 26, 2015

Week of October 26th


Week of October 26th- October 30th









Homework: 

Math: 
Two sided Worksheet
The worksheet is broken down into days (Monday-Thursday) for the children to complete. Questions on the homework are over skills that we still see the children struggling with in class.  Due Friday

Students will be given a review for their checkpoint test on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Please go over this with your child before the test.

Reading: Reading log. We need a parent signature and students to write a sentence that tells about the book each night.
Writing: Word Study Homework Word study test Nov 6th and Study Sight Words 

This week we are learning:

Math: Students will be problem solving with numbers up to 500 this week. They will compare and order them as well as discuss if they are even or odd. This week the children will do many hands on activities to help them see the proper place value of larger numbers. Students will have a review during class on Thursday for the checkpoint test that will be given on Friday. There will also be a review that will go home with them for the checkpoint this week.

Science: This week we will be classifying matter by physical properties, including shape, relative mass, relative temperature, texture, flexibility, and whether material is a solid or liquid.

Reading: We will be introducing Non Fiction and comparing with Fiction. 
Writing: Students will start informational writing in "All About" books. 

Social Studies: We are learning about what government is and why it is important.

Important Dates:

This week is Red Ribbon Week:
Monday- wear red
Tuesday- wear Superhero attire
Wednesday- Wear favorite team shirt or spirit shirt
Thursday- Wear Neon Colors
Friday- Dress like your favorite book character.

October 28th- Picture Retake day
October 28th- Writing Gallery
October 29th- Principal and Parent Learning walk 8:45
October 30th- Book Character Parade
October 30th- Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivery 4:30-7:00
Nov 6- Word Study Test