Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, April 23 - Open House
May 17 - Early Release 11:00
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
Math - This week in math we will review finding the perimeter of a shape by adding the length of the sides or by using a formula. We will also review finding area by counting, multiplying and using a formula. We will also find the volume of prisms. We will have a test on Friday over these concepts in chapter 23.
Spelling This week in spelling the students will work with words that have three syllables. They will be assigned w.b. pages 193-195 in volume 2. There will be a test on Friday.
Reading - In reading this week we will read non fiction books. The students will work on their summarizing skills and following directions.
English - We will continue our work with expository writing. The students will work with a partner to write an expository essay with a prompt that is given to them. They will then write their own expository essay which they will be graded on.
Science - Last week we finished up our circuit posters. This week the students will compare current electricity to static electricity. They will understand and discover the difference between conductors and insulators.
Social Studies - This week in social studies the students will identify a nonrenewable natural resource in the Southwest. They will describe how the technology of the Southwest has impacted the United States.There will be a test on Thursday of this week over chapter 10. The Land and Resources of the Southwest. The students should study their concepts and vocabulary in their textbook along with all the worksheets in their folders.
