Week in Review, February 13-16, 2024

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In Writing, we continued writing "All About" books (non-fiction). This week we learned how to write an "All About" conclusion and how to bold key words and add them to our Glossary. We also learned how to include a map and fun facts in our writing. We also reviewed the following ways to spell words:

In Reading, we continued reading nonfiction books. This week we learned:

• The importance of rereading a page to find the just-right sound.
• How to find the main topic and supporting details. 
• How to find interesting things to share.

We also had some fun reading and learning about Valentine's Day.

In Word Study, we learning about r-controlled vowels "ar" and "or". We learned that "ar" and "or" can be found at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of words, while "ore" is found only at the end of words. We also learned the heart words "pretty" and "nothing".

In Math, we started Unit 5-Adding Within 100. Please read the Family Support Letter here. This week we learned how to add tens or ones to two-digit numbers without composing a ten (using place value), how to make sense of equations that represent addition methods, and how to write equations to represent addition methods.

In Science, we learned about structures and functions by conducting a flower investigation. We completed the following steps to learn about the function of a stem:

• Make a claim about how the stem helps a plant survive. 
• Measured water to fill up our test tube.
• Added 40 drops of food coloring (red or blue).
• Placed a white flower into the test tube.
• Drew and labeled a model.
• Observed the changes to our flower. 
• Documented our findings to support our claim (evidence).

Upcoming Events:

*February 19-23-Festival of Reading Week! We will be having guest authors Zoom in with us during our Morning Meetings. 

• February 21-Curl Up and Read Pajama Day for Festival of Reading! Bring a blanket and pillow! 

• February 23-Book Character Dress Up Day for Festival of Reading! Bring the book too!

• Last day for Season 2 EAA.
• Anaisha will be sharing a treat today for her 1/2 birthday celebration. 
• February 26-Late Start (10:00).
• March 1-Friday Night Lights 3:30-7:30 in the High School!
• March 4-Season 3 EAA starts today!
• March 14-Mrs. Parra's Birthday! Treats will be shared during PM snack.
• Bring Leprechaun trap to school!
• March 15-St. Patrick's Day! Wear green!
• March 18-20-Only vendor led EAAs this week.
• March 21-22-Spring Student Led Conferences. Your child will lead you through some centers and each family will have 15 minutes with the teachers. 
• March 23-April 1-Spring Break!