Monday, November 28, 2011

Weekly News: November 28th

This Week's News:

Math:
Grd.4 - Division continued, Prime and Composite Numbers
Grd.5 - Dividing with decimals; Geometry (measuring with angles)
Reading:
Literature Circles continued, characteristics of Tall Tales
Grade 4 - Mighty Jackie
Grade 5 - Valley of the Moon
Weekly Roots:
prefixes - un
words: unquestionable, unruly, unlimited, unrest, unrelenting
prefixes: il, ir, non
words: irregular, illogical, irreplaceable, nonconformist, nonexistent
Grammar:
usage of commas and apostrophes
Writing:
Fantasy narratives

Homework:
  • Please sign your child's homework nightly
  • Keep track of your nightly reading. You may use your literature circle reading as part of your total minutes.
Upcoming Events:
  • 11/29 - Voices Within Culmination Concert, 9:15am MPR- Students should be at school at 8:00am in the MPR). Wear jeans and a light colored shirt. Eat a hearty breakfast and bring a nutritious snack.
  • 12/1 - Ms. Convey will be out - Mr. Rodriguez will be teaching
  • 12/05 - Parent Conferences begin
Notes and Reminders:
  • We have begun taking AR tests. Please ask your child about his or her progress and goal for the year.
To download homework, please click on the appropriate grade level under downloads and links. Find the correct month then click on the desired date.