March 13. 2015

Reading  We will be doing a close read on the story The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater. It is about a man whose house is splashed with bright orange paint. He decides a mulit-colored house would be a nice change. We will focus on differences in the points of view of the characters.

Reading Logs Don't forget to log your minutes! 

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lessons will focus on simple and complex sentences.

Spelling An assessment was given today. New word sorts will be sent home on Monday.

Math  We took an assessment on Topic 13, Counting Money. We will begin Topic 14, Money. Students will learn to add and subtract money, and estimate sums and differences using money amounts. Please take time to practice counting money with your child. 

Math Facts Math facts should be reviewed daily. 

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

http://www.ccsd66.org/wp-content/uploads/Teacher_Pages/Schultz/Math/

Social Studies  Students will be sharing their digital slide presentations about their country. We will also begin learning about famous women in America. The first is Susan LaBella, the first American woman doctor.

March Dates to Remember

13 - Report Cards to home today
19 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
30 - Spring Break
31 - Spring Break

  April Dates to Remember

1-6 - Spring Break
   7 - Teacher Institute - No School
   8 - School Resumes
 23 - Open House and Book Fair
 24 - Midterm Notices sent home