September 16-20 in Review

Here is a quick overview of our packed week!

Reading: We do not have a basal story this week, so we will not have a spelling list, spelling workbook page, comprehension page, reading test, etc. Even though we do not have those requirements, you should see your child still have a fair amount of homework to complete our Number the Stars book study. Students have been very engaged in this complex novel! In addition to the book study, we will continue to work on making inferences and will begin introducing Greek and Latin roots. Students will participate in regular stations and book clubs this week.

Writing: Students will focus on adverbs and finding errors in sentences for the grammar section of our study this week. We will begin discussing our first major writing piece for the year.

Math: Students will have 5 lessons in unit 3 this week focusing on measuring angles, drawing angles, identifying relationships between angles, and sorting polygons into categories.

Physical Science: Students will be learning about chemical changes this week and will have an opportunity to complete an inquiry project at the end of the week.

Social Studies: Please contact your child's Social Studies teacher for an update on this subject.

Bully Lesson: Students will participate in a fun activity to help them see how communication can be diminished when passed through multiple people. We will discuss rumors and hearing information "second hand" and accepting it as fact.

Special Events:
Step-a-thon convo: On Friday at 3:00, students will have a celebration for the Step-a-thon fundraiser. Parents are welcome to attend if they have a background check on file. To be eligible for prizes, students had to bring in their money by today (Monday), but they can still bring in their donations for the rest of this week. Thank you for supporting our awesome PSG in this fundraiser!

Donuts with Dad forms: Donuts with Dads forms are due by FRIDAY. If your child has a concern with an allergy, please contact me. I will send on the information to the person in charge of the event.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: If you have not yet signed up for your conference, please let us know!

Have a wonderful week!