Reading-We are continuing to work on analyzing events in a text and author's purpose! We will also focus on vocabulary, close reading, cause and effect and character's motivation for the next few weeks. Continue to make sure your child is "sticking with a book" and reading on his/her just right level AND understanding.
Writing- Sticking to a topic continues to be a focus. We have also just started blogging, so this is a place where you can log in as a guest and make a positive comment about your child's post. It can also be a time to give one or two helpful hints about their writing as a conversation, not on the post, let's keep that positive since others can see it. The kids have also been working on a"Self Evaluation Digital Portfolio" for all curriculum areas. When they are finished, please go over it with them discussing areas where they are doing well as well as areas they need to work on. There are self explanatory areas where you will give (type) feedback to your child. This document will always be available in your child's school google drive, but you may also want to make a copy in your own drive. :)
Math- We are still working on fractions. There is lots of extra practice on our "favorite links" and a study practice sheet will be coming home for our unit test soon.
Content-We are going to stick with Science this 9 weeks. We have started out by reviewing sound and learning about light. Our quiz on light will be this Friday. The study guide is in our Google Classroom.
Aspire Testing will be April 18-21
Talent Show Information Hard copy coming home Wednesday as well.
Box Tops:
Keep sending the box tops in!! They really make a big difference!
Reading Club Order Due Date: January 15
Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: GRZHL
Dear Families,
Good news! This month's Scholastic Reading Club flyers are ready for you to explore with your child. Children read more when they choose their own books, so I encourage you to look at the flyers together. Each flyer is filled with grade-specific, affordable titles.
Place your order online at scholastic.com/readingclub or send the order form and payment to me. Ordering online is the easiest way to ensure I get your order on time. Also, there are more books to choose from as well as teacher recommendations.
Remember, for every book you order, our class earns FREE Books and supplies...and we have our eye on some new additions.
Thank you for your support!
PS: Books make wonderful gifts! Please let me know if your order includes a gift, and I will contact you when it arrives.
Ordering online is fast and easy:
- VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (top of this letter)
- SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books and value packs
- SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
- All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!
*Check our calendar for other important dates.
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