Week of October 13th

Check out what's going on this week in Room 402!!

Ride the Weekly Wave:

Math-We will continue practicing our basic single digit multiplication facts as we introduce multiplication with larger numbers. We will be using different strategies such as the area model, lattice multiplication, and expanded form. Check out our blog this week for videos and study tips of multiplication strategies!

Reading-We have finished our novel, Wonder, and we will be working on plot diagrams, practicing vocabulary, “tweeting,” and writing about heroes from the story to practice for the Final Wonder Test this Friday.

ELA/Writing-In Writer’s Workshop, we are practicing how to write “Letters to an Editor.” In Language, we are learning about how to correct fragments and run on sentences.  

Social Studies-We will continue learning the original colonies as we look at early Spanish, French, Dutch, and English settlements, and we will begin learning about why the 13 colonies are split into 3 regions and what the main differences are between them through hands-on activities and making pic collages on the iPads.

Science-We will continue our animals unit by learning about learned vs. inherited behaviors through videos, real life examples, and animal examples. We will start learning about how organisms’ behaviors can change in their environments through hands-on activities!

News from the Beach:              
**Fall Festival will be October 23^rd!! Please send in $ or donations for our fall basket!! J

Upcoming Events: 

• Thursday, October 16^th- Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
• Friday, October 17^th- OES Spirit Day
• Oct. 21^st/23^rd Parent/Teacher Conferences **look for letter sent home to sign up for your time**
• Oct. 23^rd-Report Cards sent home

Set Sail for…Upcoming Tests/Projects:

• Friday-FINAL WONDER Test (What to study:  
  1. Plot Diagram
  2. Vocabulary Words
  3. Hero Writing Example
  4. “Twitter” practice sheet **in Reading notebook)
• Thursday-Math Test on Multiplication Strategies (*study notes in Math notebook on multiplying larger numbers)
• Next Tuesday- Science Test on Senses and Inherited v Learned Behavior (*Study senses notes and inherited v learned notes in Science notebook)

Homework for the Week:

(please refer to your child's agenda daily for more details-this is only an OUTLINE of what to expect):

• Read  2 steps (30 minutes) for 100 BC and sign Reading Log *every* night
• Review for Wonder Test with Reading notebook and vocabulary flashcards   
• Return Signed Papers by Tuesday *sent home Monday*
• Thursday-Science Practice Sheet on Inherited v Learned Behaviors
• Math Workbook pages and study multiplication strategies notes

Super Surfer of the Week

Jessica is the student of the week for showing the life skill of COOPERATION in the classroom! J

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 94 steps

  Better: 180 steps