Parent conferences begin the week of November 5th. Please click on the the link below to choose a slot for your child's conference. Please make note of your selected time. An email reminder will be sent a few days prior. No paper notice will be sent home.
Parent Conference Sign -up
10/29 - Orchestra students: Bring your instruments.
Items Needed: Balsa wood scraps (large pieces). These can be purchased at craft stores, on Amazon ($16.99 for a bag), or we will take any pieces you may have at home. The more the better! It would be great to have these by Friday.
10/31 - Halloween parade 1:30 (please note the time change from 1:00) - Students can bring costumes in a bag. No fake weapons. Please do not send any treats or sweets on this day. If you would like to assist students in getting ready, come to the class at 1:00. There will be no HW Wednesday evening. Have fun!
11/5 - 11/9 - Parent Conferences. School is dismissed at 12:54 each day except Tuesday (1:34).
11/12 - Veterans' Day Holiday - No School
11/14 - Class Play! You are invited to come see the class play "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" in the MPR. The time is still to be determined, but likely will be either 8:15 or 8:30. Please check next week's blog for show time.
11/19- 11/23 Thanksgiving Holiday - No school
11/5 - 11/9 - Parent Conferences. School is dismissed at 12:54 each day except Tuesday (1:34).
11/12 - Veterans' Day Holiday - No School
11/14 - Class Play! You are invited to come see the class play "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" in the MPR. The time is still to be determined, but likely will be either 8:15 or 8:30. Please check next week's blog for show time.
11/19- 11/23 Thanksgiving Holiday - No school
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Word problems with area and perimeter. Solving word problems with multiplication.
Fluency with Math Facts
Reading:
Chapters 17-23 of Scott O'Dell's Newbery-Award winning book, Island of the Blue Dolphins. We will be using the "Change Over Time" icon to help examine how Karana's life has changed since the beginning of the book.
Scholastic News: "Invasion of the Jellyfish" - Identifying cause and effect.
Scholastic News: "Invasion of the Jellyfish" - Identifying cause and effect.
Looking for great books to read with your child? Check out the list of Newbery winners from 2006 on:
Newbery Winners.
(Cladecott's are awarded for illustration)
Writing:
Scripts for the "What Makes Our State Special?" project.
Spelling & Vocabulary:
This week's words are -
- irregular
- illogical
- irreplaceable
- nonconformist
- nonexistent
- unquestionable
- unruly
- unlimited
- unrest
- unrelenting
Project-Based Learning:
Lesson Focus: Writing persuasive and entertaining presentations
Arts:
Drama with Ms. Beret on Wednesday- Rehearsal for "East of the Sun, West of the Moon"
Reminders:
Tardies:
Please make sure your child is at school and in line by the 8:06 bell. We try to start the school day at 8:11 promptly. Thank you for your help!
Homework:
Please check your child's Homework Log nightly and sign or initial after the work has been completed. Remind your child that completed homework and the HW log are due in class daily.
