Morning Work- As students arrive this week they will be given time each morning to work on their words (spelling) contract. This contract is due Thurs. 9/27. This day will also be their test day on their word list.
Math- This week we are working on Unit 2: Data and Graphing. Our unit test will be Tue. 9/25.
Social Studies- September 17th (Monday) is Constitution Day. We will discuss the U.S. Constitution and do an activity on the Preamble. The remainder of the week will be spent on reviewing chapter 2, working on our study guide, and discussing our upcoming Native American project. The chapter 2 study guide is due Tue. 9/25 and our test will be on Wed. 9/26.
Reading- We are continually reinforcing expectations and practicing our Daily 5 independent activities (Read to Self, Work on Writing, and Word Work). We will also set up our Reader's Notebooks. Please make sure your student is enjoying a good fit book to read for at least 20 minutes a night. Your student may also be working on the cold read at home ("John Muir") due this Friday 9/21.
Writing- This week we will be wrapping up our unit on getting ideas for writing by discussing how we can get ideas from nonfiction and "non-book" writing. We are also working on pair conferencing and being a supportive writing community.
Science with Mrs. Hausner- Scientific Method study guide is due this Tue. 9/18 and the test is on Wed. 9/19.
Reminders: Please turn in field trip permission slips. Please remember to buy or return the Entertainment books. Picture day is Wed. 9/26.
New this week: Check out our blog each day this week for student daily reports!
Thank you to those who brought in "wish list" items from Curriculum Night!!! :) If you were not at Curriculum Night and would like to donate one of the following items, our class will very much appreciate it!
- clipboards
- decks of cards
- colorful post it notes
- colorful index cards
- kids black socks (to be used at whiteboard erasers)
Have a great week!
-Mrs. Schaefer
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