Week of September 8th

This Week at a Glance (Week of September 8-12) 

Ride the Weekly Wave:

Math-We will be continuing to practice our multiplication facts at home this week using flashcards. We will continue learning how to round numbers effectively using strategies such as the number line.

Reading-We will be continuing our novel study of the book WONDER this week as we look at author’s choice in words, craft, and tone. We are also reading and analyzing a book and song “Don’t Laugh at Me” to accompany our “Choose Kindness” PBL, in which we will practice making inferences and evaluating tone and word choice.

ELA/Writing-In Writer’s Workshop, we are discussing the difference between revising and editing, strategies for editing, and author’s dialogue. We will incorporate what we learn from workshop into writing our memoirs and publish our memoirs this week!

Social Studies-We will be reviewing the regions and cultures of five Native American groups and testing on Native Americans this Tuesday. We are also beginning our new unit on explorers as we research early explorers and their accomplishments.

Science-3-2-1 BLAST OFF!!! We are reviewing Science Safety Procedures and the scientific method as we practice each step in an exciting experiment of building and launching rockets!

Set Sail for…Upcoming Tests/Projects:

·       Tuesday-Social Studies Test on Native Americans (Review culture notes, regions map, and home pictures *all in Social Studies notebook*)

·       Friday- Math Test on Rounding (Study rounding notes in Math notebook on

·       Next Thursday (Sept. 18^th)- Science Test on Safety Procedures and Simple Scientific Investigation (Study notes in Science notebook)

News from the Beach:                      

Upcoming Events:  

·       Friday, September 12^th-“Goodies with Grandparents” at 7:00 AM for 4^th Grade *look for a note going home Monday*

·       Tuesday, September 16^th- PTA Open House @ 6:30

·       Thursday, September 18^th- Interim Reports

·       Friday, September 19^th- FIELD TRIP to Magic Wood Forest Festival **Turn in permission forms and money ASAP!! J

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 44 steps

  Better: 60 steps

Super Surfer of the Week

Valerie is the student of the week for showing COOPERATION in the classroom!  She always encourages others during group activities! J