Week 27

 Dear Parents,

   This week in math we focused on 3 digit addition and subtraction stories. We wrote them, solved them and represented them with base ten blocks. We worked hard solving them. We also did two step  problems where we had three numbers in the word problems. We found out that we had to solve 2 problems. The answer to the first problem begins the second problem with the third number.

   In writing we finished up our Helen Keller reports. They were so proud of all their hard work!

   In reading we shared our timelines! They turned out so  adorable! We read about a graphic novelist named Joseph Bruchac. We began our own graphic novel. On Thursday we organized all our work in our pockets and chose one special project to hold on to until conference time. A Conference sign up genius will go home after spring break. Your child will be leading the conference and be presenting his/her leadership notebook to you.

    In Science we started our new unit, called Physical Characteristics and Needs of Plants. We discussed what plants and animals need to survive. We set up an investigation and will continue it after spring break.

     I was so pleased that many of you were able to come to our open house. It is a time to celebrate the growth and learning we’ve accomplished this year! I hope you all have a restful spring break and enjoy some family time!

     When we return our sparkly stars will be on hold as we earn dollars for our economics unit!