Week at a Glance-February 22nd-26th

Ride the Weekly Wave:

Math-We will learn about multiplying fractions x fractions and introduce decimals this week!

Reading-We will continue to analyze text structures through engaging nonfiction text, and we will test on text structures this week.

ELA/Writing-In Writer’s Workshop, we will have mini-lessons on writing conclusions. We will also practice writing narratives and improving our writing from Christmas.   

Social Studies- We will review and test on the three branches of government and checks/balances this week! We will also introduce the Bill of Rights and citizenship.

Science- We will continue rotating classroom environments for PBL “Around the World in 40 Days.”  We will be kid scientists traveling to the Swamp and Rivers & Streams this week, taking observational notes in our field guides, and receiving passports for our journeys!

Homework for the Week:

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

·       **Return graded papers by Tuesday** (Sent home Monday)

·       Decimals HW throughout the week

·       Read 2 steps (30 minutes) for 100 BC and sign Reading Log *every* night

·       Study every night for tests

Anchor Down for Upcoming Tests:

·       Tuesday- SS Test on Three Branches of Government *Study notes in SS notebook

·       Friday- Math 4 Today #26 Test **Review highlighted answers from M4T Practice

·       Friday- Reading Test on Text Structures **This is more of an application of knowledge test, but students can review notes on text structures and in 100 BC

AHOY…Announcements Ahead!

·       Class Pictures this Friday, February 26^th **Send in class picture $$ by Thursday

·       Send in mixed bag form orders by Monday!

·       Greenville Drive Reading Challenge Logs due March 18^th

·       MAP Testing begins the week of March 7^th **Our class tests Reading on March 17^th and Math on March 22^nd

·       Look for Book Fair information going home soon J

100 BC Goals

**Our class was the first in the entire school to reach 500 steps!! Way to go girls!!

Good-550

Better-620

 **Special Announcement**

Our class has received a “Class Compliment” party for outstanding behavior!! For this party, the girls have voted to have extra recess outside and meet my new puppy, Maddie! If your daughter has any allergies, please sign and return the weekly newsletter by this Friday, Feb. 26^th so that she can receive another special privilege! Our class party will be next Wednesday, March 2^nd at 1:00. Thank you!

Crew Member of the Week
Check out Allie F’s tweets! @mrsburns19girls

Allie Franklin is our star student this week for showing the character traits of INITIATIVE and CREATIVITY in the classroom! Allie is a mighty girl role model because she always shares her ideas in class discussions and shows creativity in her writing! Way to go Allie!!! J