Monday, October 17, 2011

Weekly News: October 17th

This Week's News:

Math:
Grd.4 - Algebra - variables, expressions & equalities
Grd.5 - Long division review
Reading:
Class Reading - The Bridge to Terabithia
Grd.4 - Because of Winn Dixie - realistic fiction. Comprehension skill - sequence.
Grd.5 - Sleds on Boston Common- historical fiction. Comprehension skill - making inferences.
Weekly Roots:
prefixes - mono, bi, co
Writing:
Publishing personal narratives
Art:
Drawing animal contours & blind contour drawing.

Homework:
  • grade 4- Study for Social Studies quiz on Tuesday
  • Please continue to sign homework logs nightly. Thank you!
  • Please remember to record reading on monthly calendars- estimating minutes read is fine.
Upcoming Events:
  • 10/18 - Grade 4 Social Studies Quiz
  • 10/28 - Online Book Orders Due - click on scholastics books under links
  • 10/29 - Pumpkin Festival
  • 10/31 - Halloween Parade
  • 11/3 - Field Trip to San Gabriel Mission & to see Charlotte's Web
Important save the date: Voices Within culmination performance on 11/29. Details to follow.