Week in Review, March 4-8, 2024

 

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 In Writing, we continued working on our "All About Books." Students finished Chapter 3, Chapter 4 and their Conclusion. Students worked to add a comparison, twin sentences and examples. They worked to edit and revise their sloppy copy and will start publishing next week. We also took our Non-Fiction Post-Assessment. The Post-Assessment will be shared during Conferences. 

In Reading, we practiced finding the main topic and supporting details, reading like an expert, and worked to build our reading stamina. Students are noticing nonfiction text features in their books and getting really good at finding interesting facts to share.

In Word Study, we reviewed r-controlled vowels ar, ir, ur, er and or. We also started learning about vowel teams. A vowel team is when two vowels come together to make a long sound. We sometimes say "When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking." You can watch this video as a review. This week we learned about "ai" and "ay". Both say the long "a" sound. The spelling "ay" always comes at the end of a word. Please practice the new heart words "father", "water", "today" and "very".

In Math, we added 2 two-digit numbers using methods based on place value and properties of operations. Students worked to make tens and make sense of equations. We also reviewed, took our Unit 5 Assessment and Unit 6 Pre-Assessment. The Unit 5 Assessment will be shared during the Conference. 

In Science, students reflected on how the Biomimicry project went for them. They took pictures of their blueprints, their animal/plant inspiration and created a PicKid Collage to share with you during Conferences. We also took part in a Shark Tank type experience where students came up with a catchy name and slogan for their prototype and worked to get classmates to invest in their company. Students were challenged to go home and try to get their parents to invest. If your student didn't share their prototype with you, ask them to share their pitch with you.  

Upcoming Events:

• March 14-Mrs. Parra's Birthday! Treats will be shared during PM snack on the 12th (when she is in the classroom).
• Bring Leprechaun trap to school!
• March 15-St. Patrick's Day! Wear green!
• Birthday treats for Jake during PM snack.
• 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!
• April 1-No School! Teacher Inservice Day!
• April 2-Back to school & Easter Celebration!
• April 8-Field Trip to the Zoo. Please fill out your child's permission slip in Veracross. We need seven parent chaperones. If you would like to volunteer, please email (first come first serve).