Friday, March 22, 2013

March 22, 2013



Reading and Language Arts   After break we will be reading Carousel. It is a realistic story about a girl named Alex whose father doesn't get home in time for her birthday. This makes Alex angry, but after a night filled with strange dreams, she awakens to find her father has returned.


Comprehension Strategies:  Predict/Infer; Making Judgements
Vocabulary Words:  groaned, promised, imagined, angry, gumbled, grumpily, fussed
High Frequency Words:  aunt, million, pair
Grammar Skills:  Verbs that tell about the past
Phonics:  Sound of -y at the end of longer words; Prefix -ur; -le in 2 syllable words

Reading Logs  Please continue to read with your children and remind them to log their minutes. March reading logs are due April 2nd.

Math  We completed the unit on Weight, Mass, Capacity and Temperature with a test today. When we return, We will begin Chapter 19 which focuses on fractions. 

Flash Cards  Students should be working hard to memorize their addition and subtraction facts. KEEP PRACTICING MATH FACTS WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME!

Science  When we return from break, we will begin a unit on the Rain Forest. 

Please check your child's green folder for 2 important letters about 2 projects:
       1. Animal Project - due Wed, April 3
       2. Animal Poster - due Wed, April 17th
   

Important Dates & Announcement

Mon, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 1 - SPRING BREAK
Tues, Apr 2 - March Reading Logs Due
Tues, Apr 9 - No School - Teacher Institute
Fri, Apr 12 - No School - P/T Conferences
Fri, May 17 - Early Dismissal - 12pm - School Improvement Day
Mon, May 27 - No School -  Memorial Day




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