News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room Dec. 16 - Dec. 20th

Tuesday, Dec. 17th- Early dismissal 11:00
Wednesday, Dec. 19th - Bowling in the P.M. students should bring money if they want to buy snacks.  Remember that we go right after lunch.
Friday, Dec. 20th - Movie at the Tivoli in the P.M.

Math -This week in math the students will review two digit by two digit multiplication.  They will work with multi-step problem solving, and they will use a table to solve problems. They should keep reviewing over the holidays so they don't forget their facts.  A math test over chapter five is planned for the Wednesday that we return from vacation.

Spelling - Spelling this week will focus on words that have the sound of /k/ /ng/ and /kw/.  They will be responsible for workbook pages 9-11 in volume 2..  There will be a test on Friday of this week.

Reading - The students will work in their Detective Agencies to solve mysteries.  There will be a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday of this week.

English- This week the students will learn about singular and possessive pronouns.  There will be a test on Friday over unit 2 nouns.  The students will have homework to help them study for this test throughout the week.

Science - This week in science we will begin a unit on Adaptations.  The students will  name the basic needs of living things and explain how adaptations help living things meet their needs.

Social Studies - The students will identify ways in which resources of the Southeast are used.   They will explain why coal is an important resource in the Southeast.  They will identify renewable and nonrenewable resources found in the SW.