Wednesday, May 7, 2014

May 5-9, 2014

Math:  This week, we are using the subtraction strategies we have been practicing in problem solving.  Remember, the students should circle the important numbers and underline the question.  We always draw a picture, write an equation, and write about how we solved the problem.

Reading and Writing Workshop:  This week we are still working on our animal research.  This is taking a little longer than I thought, but the kids are doing great!

Research Process:
  1. Pic a topic to research
  2. Activate prior knowledge (What do you already know about your topic?)
  3. Ask questions (What do you want to learn about your topic?)
  4. Read Expository texts (books, websites, magazines, newspapers)
  5. Record the information found
  6. Reflect (What did you learn about your topic?)

Word Study: 
No word study this week.

Science:   This week we will begin learning about seeds.  We will dissect a seed to learn about the parts of a seed.  We will learn what a seed needs in order to grow into a plant, and we will think about what kind of soil plants will grow the best in.

Habit #4 Think Win-Win:  I balance the courage of getting what I want with the consideration of what others want.

Reminders:
*Please remember to send a healthy snack every day.  Snack time is @ 9:30am.
*Make sure your child wears tennis shoes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
*Library day is Tuesday.
*Please remember to send back your child’s orange folder and homework bag every day.
*It helps me tremendously if you leave the reading response notebook and books in the homework bag every day.  We use them at school!

Dates to remember:
May 5-9:  Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7:  Early Release Day
May 9:  Career Day
May 12-16:  Book Fair
May 26:  No School-Memorial Day
May 29:  Game/Movie Day!

May 30:  End of the Year Party and Last day of school!

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