Dates to Remember:
Monday, Sept. 17 - Beginning Band sign-up 3:30-:7:30
Tuesday, Sept. 18 - Magazine turn in day
Monday, Sept. 24 - Worms in their habitats are due to class
Tuesday, Sept. 25 - Magazine turn in day
Thursday, Sept. 27 - Picture Day & Last magazine turn in day
Friday, Sept. 28 - Early dismissal 11:00
Math - There will be a math test on Tuesday of this week over chapter 1. The students should have been bringing their math textbooks home to study with since last week. They should also look back in their math folders to see the skills that we have worked on throughout this unit. A review sheet will go home on Monday as well.
Spelling - The word pattern this week is words that have long vowel a and e sounds. The students will be responsible for completing w.b. pages 17-19 in their workbook throughout the week. If they pass out of the words they will have alternate activities to do. There will be a test on Friday.
Reading - The children will continue to read Because of Winn Dixie - They will have a vocabulary quiz over the words from chapters 1-4 on Thursday of this week. A sheet will go home with them on Monday with the words and explanation.
A new TFK will go home this week. The students will have an activity sheet to go with it that is due on Friday. They should read their TFK throughout the week, and it would be great for them to have some discussions with you about it at the dinner table, in the car, before they go to bed etc. They will have a quiz over the articles on Friday. They may use their magazine to look back for the info. They should be sure to keep their magazine in their binder.
English - The students will learn about the simple subject and predicate of a sentence this week, and they will review run-on sentences. There will be a final test over chapter 1 on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
As they practice their free writing, they will work on putting their voice into their writing. They will practice writing hooks (introductions) and zingers (closings) using questions and exclamations.
Science - We will continue our study of the Scientific Method. We will set up a couple of experiments using the Scientific Method. They will test buoyancy of two objects and they will test the strength of two buildings that they create. There will be a quiz over the Scientific Method on Wednesday of this week. The students will need to know the 5 Steps of the Scientific Method and recognize examples of each step.
Information about our worm study will come home on Thursday of this week. The students will be learning about the habitats of worms, so that they can create a habitat for their worm, which will need to come in by next Monday, September 24. They should not be brought in early, because they may not survive. If you can bring in more than one worm we would appreciate it. It will help out those who can not bring one it.
Social Studies - The students will learn about what it means to be a good citizen and the responsibilities that U.S. citizens have. A test is planned over Chapter 2 lessons 2 & 3 on Wednesday of next week. More information will follow.
