Week 19 B

 Dear Parents, 

        Although it was a short week, we were all glad to be back to school and get back to our daily routine. In math we began by writing numbers to 1,200 in word form, model/sticker form, standard form and expanded form. On Friday we compared numbers, ordered numbers, and added 100 more or subtracted 100 to make a number 100 less.

         In writing/ reading we read a Scholastic News about making New Year’s Resolutions and how to make one. We answered comprehension questions about the article. We then wrote out own resolution and included steps on how to be successful to accomplish it.

           In reading we read two The Mitten stories, filled out a graphic organizer with the story elements, then compared the stories on a double bubble map. We even had a fun science experiment using a mitten to help us observe the melting of a chocolate kiss as our Science extension.

            We began a new science unit about natural and manmade resources. We talked about their differences and sorted some objects . We then compared two of those objects on a double bubble map.

 

• Tutoring resumes Jan. 24^th. (There will be no tutoring next Monday, Then the following Monday is a holiday.)

 

• On Monday our refreshed Reading Logs will go home. They are now also Math Logs. There is a paper in their log that explains the math portion. There will normally be one fact sheet, but we are starting off with two- the plus 0’s and the plus 1’s. This sheet is to be cut apart, the answers written on the back. These are flash cards for practice. They are to be kept throughout the semester. Your child will get one new math flashcard set each week. The goal is two know these facts quickly, but your child will not be timed. There will be a quiz over just that week’s facts on Friday.

 

• See the attached letter for information about international Culture Week: 
• Here are the details:
• -students and/or parents may bring items that represent their culture and share a display 
• -displays will be in the main hallway of the CRE building during the week on January 24-28
• -students will be scheduled to “man” their tables during CRE lunch times 
• -science fair boards are encouraged but not mandatory for participation
• -small discussions / presentations are suggested for participation
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• Items to include in the presentations: (Items that represent their culture)
• -currency
• -food-for demonstration purposes only
• -clothing
• -maps
• -festival information
• -jewelry (not anything of value
• -sporting equipment
• -religion