Week of February 16th

Ride the Weekly Wave:

Math-We will continue our unit on fractions this week as we practice multiplying fractions by fractions and using fractions in problem solving!

Reading-We will begin a new unit by learning about finding and proving the author’s purpose within a text and studying fables! We are looking specifically at finding morals and proverbs within a fable, such as, “A friend in need is a friend in deed!”

ELA/Writing-In Writer’s Workshop, we will be looking at “on-demand” writing through different strategies to best prepare for the upcoming ACT Inspire Writing Test. We will also practice using verb tenses and review tricky homophones.  

Social Studies-We are continuing our unit on government this week as we learn in detail about the 3 branches of government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial). We are also practicing and memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution! Practice at home every night!!

Science- 3-2-1…BLAST OFF! We are continuing our Astronomy unit as we wonder and learn about what causes moon phases?? We will have Astronomy test #1 this week.

 Set Sail for…Upcoming Tests/Projects:

·       Wednesday-Astronomy Test #1 (*Study Earth, Sun, and Moon notes, Seasons notes, and Day/Night notes)

·       Friday-Have the preamble memorized!! Practice at home every night!

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

·       Study Science notes

·       Return Interims *sent home Friday*

·       STUDY Preamble every night

·       Multiplying Fractions by Fractions Practice in Math wkbk.

News from the Beach:

Upcoming Events:  

·       February 17^th- Booster-thon Kick-Off

·       February 18^th- 2 hour delay for students!!

·       February 19^th-PE Club Performance at Wofford

**Make sure that your child turns in her class picture money this week!

Super Surfer of the Week

Emma Moroz is our star student this week for showing the character traits of COOPERATION, RESPECT, and ORGANIZATION in the classroom!! She will be our “tweeter” of the week, posting about what is happening in our classroom! You can follow our class on twitter.com @mrsburns19girls

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 310 steps

  Better: 500 steps