Week 5

Dear Parents,

        This week we had our first assessment in math over unit 1. We were composing and decomposing numbers as well as representing numbers in standard form, word form and expanded form. Some students are still working to understand these concepts and may have to be retaught and given a chance to correct for a 70. Only assessments may be given for corrections. This number sense will continue to be taught throughout the year. We had many hands on experiences, small group, as well as partner work. 

       In writing we dug through the dictionary to find out about guide words, phonetic spelling of the word as well as how to find out what part of speech a word is. We saw that a definition or up to 5 definitions of words may be given. Sometimes they used the word in the sentence. We looked up our own words with a partner. Our technology extension is to look at Dictionary.com during guided reading rotations. We wrote an acrostic poem about peace on 9/11.

        In social studies we learned about Patriots Day. We learned about the brave people who helped America on 9/11. We had a minute of silence in remembrance of that day. We also read a Scholastic News about how to make friends and completed a comprehension check. We have begun reviewing Habit 2 from Leader In Me: Begin with the End in Mind. We talked about what matters most. Soon we will be making our personal and academic goals and keep track on our progress.

       In reading we continued learning about our many choices during guided reading rotations to practice our spelling words, read and respond to a text, and the many writing activities we can do. We are so creative and enjoy doing our best.

      In science we are continuing to observe matter like a scientist. We have had lots of practice looking at physical properties of matter and recording them with our partners. Scientists use their senses to observe the world around them.

• Conference Dates and times went home on Thursday. Please return your top three choices as soon as possible and I will send home the confirmation with date and time as soon as possible. I put an X on the times that were taken. If you were scheduled for next week, a date and time confirmation slip will be in your child’s coyote folder.