Last week, students finished math Unit 4. They did such a wonderful job learning to subtract larger numbers! Our current unit involves clocks and recording data. This week, students are working on how to read the time on both analog and digital clocks. Next week, we will begin looking at picture graphs and bar graphs and studying how they can be used to record data. As we get further into our unit, students will compose and answer word problems about data presented on a graph.
We are still working hard on narrative writing! This week, students are finishing up their collection of personal narrative rough drafts. Next week, each student will chose one piece he or she is particularly proud of to share at our publishing party. Our next Writer's Workshop unit is on opinion writing. Now would be a great time to start discussing issues kids might have opinions on at home!
In Social Studies last week, we took a few days to study the symbols of Kansas. Students participated in a group research project and presented information about an assigned symbol to the class. Their presentations were wonderful, and their posters are on display outside our classroom. Be sure to stop by if you are in the building! We are now beginning our next major science unit. For the next few weeks, students will be studying water. This week, we are looking at the different forms that water can take and locating where it can be found on Earth. Next week, we will start studying erosion and comparing methods that can be used to slow or prevent water from changing the shape of the land.
Now that winter assessments are complete, we are back to our normal routines for reading groups, math groups, and spelling units of study. As always, please let me know if you have any questions about curriculum or your child's progress. Please make note of the following dates on your calendars. As always, thank you for all you do to support our classroom! Have an excellent week!
February 13 - Valentine party
February 16-18 - Book Fair (Pancake Feed on February 17 at 5:00)
February 18 - Birthday Breakfast - Happy Birthday, Jaden and Jack!
February 20 - No School
February 25 - Birthday Breakfast - Happy Birthday, Emma and Sofia!
February 25-26 - Parent Teacher Conferences
February 26-27 - No School
March 16-20 - Spring Break
March 31 - Family Fitness Fair
