December 4th- December 8th
Happy December! Please make sure students are bundled up for the weather, as we often go outside for recess.
There will be an early dismissal day on Tuesday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. Please plan accordingly!
The Upcoming Week at School:
Social Science: We have completed two mysteries in our unit, The World of Weather! This week students will complete mystery 3 titled, Why are some places always hot?
Spelling: Students should complete 3 activities from their homework sheet and turn them in on Friday, December 8th. Some of activities listed cannot be turned in. Please initial next to the activity name so that I know the activity was completed if needed. The spelling test will also be on Friday, December 8th.
ELA: This week students with perform a reader's theater on a myth working on fluency. They have been practicing and will perform their myth in front of the class on Tuesday, December 5th. Students can bring in props if they choose. It is optional. Then we will begin our second reading unit titled, Culture and Traditions. The first story students will read is The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. It tells the story of a special family quilt that started in Russia and made its way to the United States in the early 20th century. They will also read good fit articles and books during our Daily 4 stations. We will start the study of verbs as well.
Students should continue reading 20 min. each night and fill out their new December reading logs.
Things to Remember:
Tuesday 12/5: There will be an early dismissal at 11 a.m. Students will perform their reader's theater.
Wednesday 12/2: There will be a divide by 2 test.
Friday 12/8: The 3 spelling activities are due and there will be a spelling test.
