Thank you for participating in the "Chains of Thankfulness"! We are loving them! :)
What to expect this week...
Science- Our weather test will be on Wednesday! Students can use their textbooks and study guide (pink sheet in their folders) to help them prepare. Click HERE for the study guide! After weather, we will begin our study on classifying organisms (chapter 3).
Writing- This week we are drafting our research reports by organizing our research into sections, focusing on our structure, multiple points of view, and creating cohesion among each part.
Math- We are wrapping up chapter 5 on adding and subtracting decimals and beginning chapter 6 on multiplying and dividing decimals. We will have a test at the end of chapter 6!
Reading- We are continuing to focus on reading complex nonfiction with lessons on approaching texts as experts, writing about reading in nonfiction, lifting the level of questions to drive research forward, and synthesizing across subtopics. Students are encouraged to read nonfiction in addition to their fiction books. Check out the awesome websites in the reading tab!
Social Studies- This week we are studying Europeans arriving in the Americas and the conquest of the Americas.
Dates/Reminders:
Tue. 11/17- PTG Meeting in Library
Please join us at 7:00 p.m. for general information about all the exciting events being offered by our PTG and to learn about all of the exciting lessons going on in our library Makerspace. You will not want to miss this event. Students will be leading sessions on Osmo, legos, coding, and snap circuits.
Wed. 11/18- Early Release, Science Weather Test
Giving Tree 2015
Our giving tree is a wonderful opportunity for you to provide clothing, toys, gifts, and gift cards specific to our Helping Hands families. Click this link to our digital Giving tree learn more. There are still lots of spots available.
Helping Hands Week 3: Cleaning Products
Families, you are doing an amazing job of supporting our Helping Hands project. Please bring in items such as bleach, window cleaner, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, sponges, disinfecting wipes, etc. Thank you!
Winter Festival: Teacher Raffle
Here is the document for the exciting teacher raffle. Feel free to download and print additional tickets to win lunch with a Concord Staff member.
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