Week 13

Dear Parents,

       This week in math we have focused on three different math skills. Area, we learned that the area is the inside of a shape. We used inch squares to build shapes with different areas and then looked at shapes drawn in our math book to count how many square units made up each shape. We then looked at two different shapes that had the same area, but this time we looked at the outside, or perimeter of the shape. We learned that the perimeter is only measured in units around a shape. After that we began measurement with a nonstandard unit like a paper clip. We soon moved on to measuring with rulers and yard sticks.

       In writing this week we are writing a how to expository piece of writing. I’m not going to tell you our topic since this will be made into a wonderful keepsake which will come home right before our Fall break! They are working very hard on it and can’t wait to share it with you.

        In reading we have been learning about expository texts such as manuals, recipes, and directions. We have been working at 4 stations, one a day, to use these expository reading texts to create some fun projects, recipes, and to follow directions. 

         In science we have been learning about magnets. We had two investigations so far. One we used magnets to see their affect on iron filings. Next we dug in sand for buried treasure. The magnets helped us find some objects, but not others. We had to dig with our hands! We learned the terms magnetic/ nonmagnetic and put our objects on a T- chart.

         The leader in me focus for the month is be proactive. Please read the below blurb about how your family can be a lighthouse family! 

*This is Coyote Ridge’s 3^rd year using the Leader in Me Program. In order to continue growth and learning at home, we will send home a newsletter each month that will focus on a different habit. We will also send home an information sheet that provides more activities and details about the focus habit. By the end of the year we will have discussed all 7 Habits. If your family participates in ALL 7 Newsletters, you will be showcased in our school as a Lighthouse Family!

*Be Proactive Day – November 14^th

As you know, we are focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive this month. During class, we have been discussing how to be proactive vs reactive along with controlling our own actions. To continue the growth of this skill we are having a school wide spirit day on Wednesday, November 14^th- Be Proactive Day! We would love for everyone to participate by wearing YELLOW from head to toe! Let’s be proactive!

*Our Veterans Program was a wonderful celebration which honored our veterans. Analise had a family member come who is a veteran. The second grade sang a song ( we were in the back row) and learned motions to a song (we were in front) to honor them. Aleena helped lead the second graders by being out front!