Week of May 18th

Ride the Weekly Wave:

Math-We will be reviewing and practicing elapsed time this week!

Reading-We will continue our novel study The Tale of Despereaux with mini-lessons focused on characterization. We will apply our learning of characterization as we continue BOOK CLUBS this week!! 

ELA/Writing-In Writer’s Workshop, we will be writing letters to future 4^th graders and finishing activity lap-books about The Tale of Despereaux.

Social Studies-We will continue our in class research based history detective project called “Genius Hour” this week! Look for an information letter going home on Monday!

Science- We are integrating Science and Writing as we research and create planet feature articles.

Set Sail for…Upcoming Tests/Projects:

·       There are no tests this week, and all projects are *in class* (Genius Hour, Planet Feature Articles)

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

·       Elapsed Time Sheet on Monday

News from the Beach:

Upcoming Events:  

(This week)

·       Monday, May 18^th-Decorate Field Day Shirts (*Make sure to wear them on Friday*)

·       Tuesday, May 19^th-Tour BSIS; 6:00-BSIS Parent Orientation

·       Wednesday, May 20^th-MIGHTY GIRLS day in the classroom!!

·       Thursday, May 21^st-Mini Relay for Life at OES

·       Friday, May 22^nd-Field Day (8:30-10:50) and School Spirit Day!

·       Monday, May 25^th-NO SCHOOL!! (Memorial Day)

(Next weeks)

·       Tuesday, May 26^th-4^th Grade FUN DAY and OES cookout!

·       Thursday, May 28^th-Last Full Day

·       Friday, May 29^th-Half Day; Awards Day for 3^rd and 4^th grade (8:30-3^rd grade; 9:30-4^th Grade)

·       Monday, June 1^st- Half Day/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! 

·       **4^th quarter report cards will be mailed home**

Super Surfer of the Week

Emma Mize is our star student this week for showing the character traits of KINDNESS and CREATIVITY in the classroom this week!! Emma Mize is always smiling and kind to those around her, and she is very generous and helpful in the classroom! She also has amazing questions and ideas that display her creativity! Keep it up, Emma!! 

 100 BC Goals

Good-580

Better-740