October 28- November 1

Reading: This week we will be reading about the Navajo tribe out in the Western part of the United States. As usual, Students will have a spelling worksheet, reading worksheet, reading test. We will continue to have our spelling test on Thursdays. Students will continue with stations and book clubs. Our skill and strategy this week are author’s purpose and monitor and clarify.   

Writing: The students will be focusing on how to write expository pieces with good word choice and with strong punctuation. The goal of the week is for students to make a habit of writing stronger pieces in their first couple rounds of drafting.  

Math: The week before fall break, the students took a pre-test for Unit 5. We will start Unit 5 on Monday. This unit focuses on fractions. The students will be bringing home a family letter that contains some helpful hints. Remember that the Everyday Math website also has helpful information and more practice.

Physical Science: We have switched science classes. Please contact Mrs. Pfister for an update on this subject.

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

Bully Lesson: This week we will be doing a bully lesson that correlates with a book.  It is important not only to build a strong community in a classroom, but to also continue to learn how to detect bullying and how to stand up to it.

Special Announcements: We have several events happening over the next few weeks. Please look below for a list of the events.

1.       Spirit Week:

Monday- “Stay in School” Wear your Brownsburg spirit clothing

Tuesday- “Your future is bright “Wear a bright shirt to school

Wednesday- “Teamwork pays off” Wear your White Lick (Step-a-thon) shirt to school

Thursday- “Dress for Success” Wear what you want to be when you grow up

Friday- “Going to college” Wear your favorite college attire 

2.       Book Fair- The Book Fair this year will be November 11-14

3.       5^th grade Music Program- November 7^th is just around the corner!

4.       Craftapolooza-Parents are going to be providing opportunities for students to participate in making a variety of holiday crafts on Nov. 12 (gr. K – 2) and Nov. 13 (gr. 3-5).  This will be set up similar to the “Time with a Teacher” activities where parents will pay a small amount for students to do crafts with a parent.  This will replace the Winter Extravaganza.  Forms will be sent home the first week we return.  Space is limited. 

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us!
We hope you have a great week.
Mrs. Pfahler and Miss Scott

 

College Go! Week (After Fall Break)

 After fall break (October 28-November 1), we will be celebrating "College Go! Week" along with the other BCSC elementary schools. During this time, the students will learn about the importance of doing well in school and of lifelong learning. They will also gain a basic knowledge of types of education beyond high school Each day we will have a THEME along with brief classroom activities to help us achieve these goals. Please check out the THEME days above! (A special "thank you" to Mrs. Steffen for creating the graphic you see above!)

 

Monday, October 7 2013

October 7-11

Reading: This week we will be traveling across the world in our text, The Ch’i-lin Purse. Students will have a spelling worksheet, comprehension page, and reading test as usual. Please notes that we have changed our spelling test to Thursdays.  Students will continue with stations and book clubs. Our skill and strategy this week are compare and contrast and story structure.

Writing: The students will be focusing on personal narratives this week. They will explore different personal narratives and will create their own. 

Math: Students will take a pre-test for Unit 5 on Monday. We will be finishing up Unit 4 this week. We will review on Thursday and test on Friday.

Physical Science: We have switched science classes. Please contact your child’s Physical Science teacher for an update on this subject. 

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

Bully Lesson: This week we will be doing another teambuilding activity. We believe that we need to work together as a team to truly do well this year. The students always love these activities and will enjoy this week.

Special Announcements: Parent/teacher conferences are this week on Wednesday and Thursday, the 9^th and 10^th. The grading period ended on Friday, October 4. Report cards should be up on next Friday, the 11^th.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us!
We hope you have a great week.
Mrs. Pfahler and Miss Scott