Weekly Newsletter

Language Arts: We will not have any tests this week. We will continue to learn about pronouns, prefixes un- and re-, words with long /o/ and long /i/, and theme of a story. Math - collecting data - graphing - part/part/whole - addition/subtraction - camping activities that incorporate math - fractions Social Science: - camping theme Important News: - We are camping this week! - Wednesday, May 15th - shaved ice - Thursday, May 16th - field day - Monday, May 20th - spa day for girls/block day for boys - Tuesday, May 21st - Honor's Day - brunch at 8:30 in classroom / Ceremony in gym at 9:15 - Wednesday, May 22nd - last day for students - release at noon

Lesson Plans (May 13th - 17th)

Language Arts: Ben Franklin - prefixes un and re - theme of a story - pronouns - long /i/ and /o/ Math: - collecting data - graphing - addition/subtraction review Social Science: - camping

Weekly Newsletter (April 29th - May 3rd)

What are we learning about this week? Language Arts: - vowels /oo/ as in book - compare/contrast - sentences - inflected endings Math - we will review and take the post math test Social Science: Rainforest Important News: Wednesday, May 1st - purple pod dibels testing May 10th - library books must be turned in May 13th - camping unit begins May 15th - shaved ice ($1.50) May 16th - field day May 20th - spa day for girls / blocks for boys May 21st - awards day at 9:15 May 22nd - last day for students - dismiss at noon

Lesson Plans (April 29th - May 3rd)

Language Arts: TSW blend, build and read with vowels /oo/ as in book TSW compare/contrast TSW write sentences using capitalization and correct punctuation TSW blend, build and read words with inflected endings Math: TSW review and take math post test Social Science: TSW learn about the rain forest

Weekly Newsletter (April 22nd - 26th)

What are we learning about this week? Language Arts: We will be taking them mock ARMT test this week. As a result, we will NOT have reading or spelling tests. You are also off the hook with homework...:))))!!! We will learn this skills this week...just won't be tested on them. - diphthongs /oi/ and /oy/ - pronouns - suffixes /er/ and /or/ - main idea of a story Math: - data and graphing review - time review Social Science: - earth day / butterflies Important News: Our field trip is this Friday to see The Croods. Don't forget to wear your field trip shirts! May 16th - Field Day May 21st - Award's Day (10:15)

Lesson Plans (April 22nd - 26th)

Language Arts: TSW identify main idea TSW read, build and blend words with diphthongs /oi/ and /oy/ TSW identify pronouns TSW read, build and blend words with suffixes /er/ and /or Math: TSW collect data and graph it Social Science: TSW learn about ways to take care of our earth

Fun Filled Week!

So the kids didn't think we could grow a plant without soil...and we DID! We only used straws, wheat seeds, paper towels and water. Ta-Da!!! We also mowed our lawns this week and they grew back! What a busy week we've had!