winter recess news

ELA:  We are focusing on specific spelling concepts. There are three groups all focusing on spelling lists/concepts that are unique to the child. They are asked to complete a packet of activities and return them on Friday. They are focusing on writing persuasive essays currently and learning to type them as well. They cannot WAIT to share them with you! Students should be reading an independent reading book at least 15 minutes at home daily. They are asked to finish a RRJ (Reading Response Journal entry) every FRIDAY (this week it is due Thursday) on a separate piece of paper. The requirements for the RRJ are posted on the salmon colored paper in their gold folder. THEY NEED TO BE TURNED IN ON TIME! This has been a struggle for about half of the class recently.

Science:  Students are finishing their unit on Engineering and the design process. When we return from break students will begin a social studies unit and work on an in class project.

Math:  Students will complete Chapter 3 next week, which covers Decimals. This week we are focusing on rounding to the whole number as well as benchmarks. We will be reviewing material from all of Chapter 3 Friday to prepare for Monday’s Mid-Chapter Test. They should be completing their homework on their own or with minimal support and they can refer to their math notebook. If they come home with problems on the Review Page incorrect they should go into their notebook or work pages and practice problems from the corresponding lesson to prepare for Monday’s Test. They should be practicing their multiplication facts at home daily as they have division and multiplication checkups on Friday.

PARENTS INTERESTED ON COMING INTO THE CLASS: Tuesday morning would be the time you can come in at 9:30 until lunch when we do the sing-along and crafts until lunch at 12:30.

Important Dates:

·      Math Mid-Chapter Test Ch. 3- Monday. Dec. 22

·      Holiday Sing-Along & Winter Crafts- Tuesday, Dec. 23

·      Interims go home Tuesday, Dec. 23 (NOT EVERYONE RECEIVES THEM)

·      Winter Break (No School)- Wednesday, 12/24/14 - Friday, 1/2/15