Updates and Reminders:
* Congratulations to all of the Spelling Bee participants! We had 23 participants from room 17, and 17 from room 11. It was clear that all of the students studied hard for the Bee. They should ALL be proud of their efforts. After nearly an hour and half of spelling, we came down to the final five that could not be stumped! A huge congratulations to the final five: Jayden, Clive, Linden, Jade, and Keira!
* Valentine's Day is this Friday, February 14th. We will pass out and read valentines in the afternoon. Students may attach small treats/candies to their cards, but please do not send goodie bags, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc. Also, we have a student with peanut allergies. Please avoid products with peanuts or provide a substitution for her. Students brought home a list of class names last Friday. Thank you!
* Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) has been postponed until late February.
Items Needed:
Your donations of the following items would be much appreciated!
- Paper towels
- Swiffer duster refills
- Clear tape in individual dispensers
* Many students have filled or have almost filled their spiral writing notebooks. Please check in with your child and purchase a new one if needed. Unfortunately, the school does not provide this item. Thank you!
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Algebra: Order of Operations, Simplifying Expressions continued.
Fact Practice: "Multiplication Madness" (daily, 1 min. multiplication fact practice). Please work with your child to help him/her memorize facts x1-x12.
Writing:
Revision Mini-Lessons: Revealing Character Through Descriptions
This week students will continue to draft tall tales.
Using the power paragraph structure to state and explain an opinion.
Reading:
We will continue to read and discuss tall tales, fiction selections from our Treasures anthology, and this week's issue of Scholastic News.
Practice: Identify Main Idea and Details in Non-Fiction.
Arts & Crafts:
We will begin a sewing project this week.
Social Studies/Science:
Social Studies: The Spanish-Mexican War and the birth of the Rancho Era in California
Physical Science: Electricity and Magnetism continued...
