Thursday, February 12, 2015

February 12, 2015



Reading We will wrap up our close read on the article "Little Free Libraries Bring People Together" by finding evidence in the text to answer text dependent
questions. We will also be reading Biblioburro, by Jeanette Winter. It is a story about a man named Luis. Luis loves to read, but soon his house is so full of books there's barely room for the familyStudents will ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.


Reading Logs Please continue to read and help your child record minutes in their reading log. Six Flags Logs are due by Friday, Feb 27th.


Language Arts 

Grammar  Lessons will focus on antonyms and synonyms.

Spelling An assessment was given today. New words will be sent home on Tuesday. Please make sure to keep them in a safe place so they can be used throughout the following 2 weeks.

Math  Our topic in math is Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction. Students will use models to subtracting three-digit numbers with regrouping, practice subtracting three-digit numbers, and use logical reasoning to solve problems. An assessment will be given on Topic 11 on Friday. 

Math Facts Math facts should be reviewed daily. The Math flash cards that you purchased should be used to practice math facts as well as the one minute math practice worksheets that are brought home. Weekly timed tests are given. 

Click on the following link to print copies of the math practice worksheets:


Science  We will focus on heat and electricity. Students will learn about an energy station.

Gabby

Star Student of the Week Gabby was our star student of the week. When she is at school she likes gym. When she is at home she likes to play outside. Gabby is a star because she is helpful. When she grows up she would like to be an animal trainer. Thanks for sharing Gabby!








Important Dates & Announcements 

Ide will be collecting new and gently used K-5 books to donate to Whitehead Elementary in Rockford. Books can be sent in with your child or you can drop them off in the marked boxes in the front hallway from Jan 20-Feb 27. Thank you for helping foster the love of reading!

Thanks to all of our party helpers: Ms. Gogal, Mrs. Scheck, Mrs. Scatena for a fantastic Valentine's Party! Also thanks to Ms. Gogol, The Chapman Family, Mrs. Scheck, Mrs. Powels and Mrs. Garcia for supplying all of our party goodies. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!


February Dates to Remember

  9 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
10 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
11 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
12 - Valentine's Day Party 2-3pm
13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Comp Day- No School
16 - President's Day - No School
19 - Spring Picture Day
21 - Snowflake Ball - 6:30-8pm
27 - Dr. Seuss Day - All School Reading Reward
27- Six Flags Reading Logs Due

March Dates to Remember

19 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
30 - Spring Break
31 - Spring Break



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