I hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! Here is our weekly update:
In social studies, we are continuing our discussion on the War of 1812. We are also reviewing, and beginning the assessment on Tuesday. The students have a study guide that we called the "gallopade" to prepare at home tonight.
In writing, all students are publishing on Monday and Tuesday. These literary essays are great! Also, the students did a great job meeting with their writing partners on Friday. It's amazing to see the progress that they have made throughout the year, especially when it comes to peer reviewing.
In reading, we are going to be exploring texts on the Overdrive app. The students have access to a lot of e-books on their Ipads!
In math, we are finishing our unit by learning about line plots that use fractional parts. We will begin our test on Wednesday. Please review these topics in preparation:
• creating equivalent fractions using models or by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number
• comparing fractions (with like and unlike denominators) using models, benchmarks, reasoning, or finding like denominators by creating equivalent fractions
• adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators
• decomposing fractions (like 3/8 = 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 or 2/8 + 1/8)
• solving word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers
• identifying and using patterns
• making a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit
In science, we will finish our unit on sound. We have discussed how sound is created by vibrations and the many factors that cause pitch to vary. Some specific examples are the thickness of guitar strings, the length of bars on a xylophone, and the speed of vibrations. This unit has been mostly hands-on, so they may have fewer notes written down than usual. We will also begin this test on Wednesday, so Tuesday will be devoted to reviewing. The test will cover light and sound. The students have a study guide for the light unit.
Reminders:
This Thursday is our field trip to see the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! We are asking that students please dress up a little for this special theater experience at the Fox! We will be eating a late lunch (possibly around 1:00), so students will be allowed to eat a snack at about 8:45 that morning just before we leave. Please send a healthy, hearty snack with your child. The hours before and after the field trip will be spent completing our learning units.
The student led conference link was sent out last week. This is a school-wide event on February 26th from 4-6 p.m. Please keep in mind that this is an optional 15 min. conference that will be led by your child in their homeroom. There will be multiple conferences going on at the same time. This is not a time to conference with a teacher. Please be on time!
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