Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate supplies for the Harvest Day, as well as the classroom in general; it is greatly appreciated!
If you have any questions about the new "retake" policy that goes along with our new grading system, please do not hesitate to ask!
What are we up to now?
Math: We are beginning to wrap up our multiplication and division unit. Students have learned many strategies for solving these types of problems, and I am so proud of the progress they have made with their simple facts! Our end of unit test will be on Tuesday, October 8th.
Social Studies: We have finished up our unit studying map and globe skills, and students will now begin to learn about the Northeast region of the United States. We will not only look at the states and capitals, but also the natural resources, physical features, historical events, climate, and special landmarks. They will take a quiz on the states and capitals of the Northeast on Wednesday October 9th!
Science:We are beginning to put our knowledge of cells to good use as we explore the plant and animal kingdoms! Students have learned about how to classify plants (either as vascular or non-vascular), as well as animals (vertebrates or Invertebrates). Ask your child about these groups, as well as some examples from each! We will take our final cells/living things quiz on Thursday, October 10th.
LA: We have finished the sixth and final piece of our "Elements of Fiction" puzzle, and we will begin to explore these elements (plot, characters, conflict, resolution, setting, and theme) within our class read alouds. Students will also be introduced to their Pumpkin Buddy project, where they will also use this six-square format to report on a book of their choice. This will be an out-of-school project due at the end of October. More info to come!
Important Dates:
Field Day- 10/4