October
24, 2014
Dear Families,
Wow
what a crazy and wet weather week it has been! Curiously enough, we also have just started our Weather
Unit for Theme work.
In
our math class we have been reviewing and practicing three digit addition and subtraction
methods. If you noticed your kiddo
struggling on math home links, I suggest you make up a few math problems to
practice for the next several days. (ex: 654 – 499) It will benefit them in the long run. We have moved on to Unit 3, which
focuses on linear measurement. Good idea to have a ruler available
with both inch and centimeter for upcoming math homework. Another thing to practice could be
measuring things to the nearest ½ in.
Thanks for the support.
Our
class is knee deep in the writing process. All students are drafting their
second personal narrative. They are developing leads, working with “showing not telling”
and adding dialogue. In addition they have been sharing and getting feedback
from their writing partners. Well done to our student writers.
During
our computer time on Thursday students were introduced to Type
to Learn, which is an interactive typing program to
help kids practice key boarding skills. Our character study in
reading is now underway and we have the pleasure of reading Matilda
by Roald Dahl together for our class character book study. This author sure does entertain! J
Our
first round of conferences begins next week. Please find your reminder slip if we
are to meet next week. And lastly, next Friday morning we are having our grade level
Fall Festival. Thank you in advance for supporting this event by
volunteering or contributing a small pumpkin or two. Enjoy the weekend!