Brrrrr… what a wacky, snowy week! I am grateful to defrost and return to a normal schedule! I missed my kiddos! Thank you for your support with our condensed schedule as we work to fit everything in before the holiday break.
MAPs testing… check! This week, students in my and Capano’s class knocked out winter growth assessments. Look for information about your child’s performance when we return from the holiday break. Miss Capano and I will continue using this data to meet your child’s individual needs in reading and math!
A LOOK INTO ROOM 8:
Reading- We will begin discussing the importance of understanding author’s choices when reading. Authors must make many decisions when creating a piece of writing, including why to write (purpose), what to include (elements), what to write (form and genre), and how to say it (word choice). Over the next two weeks we will be focusing particularly on author’s word choice and analyzing these words to better comprehend the author’s meaning.
Writing- We will begin finalizing our multi-paragraph essay in which we discuss our favorite place to eat. When we return from break we will be editing and typing our final copies. I can’t wait to see the completed pieces!
Social Studies– Students explored the effect of geography on the Southeast Region by using the Social Studies Alive! textbook. Students should continue practicing the states and capitals song and reviewing their study guide daily to prepare for the end of unit test that will come at the end of the quarter.
Math & Science– Visit Miss Capano’s blog to read what students did in math and science this week!
UPCOMING NEXT WEEK:
- Tuesday, 12/18:
- Math and Science Innovation Center visits!
- Fractions Quiz
- Cells Quiz
- 3D Cell Model Projects Due
- Wednesday, 12/19:
- Wear PJs!
- Winter Basketball Game (8-9 AM)
- Winter Party (1-2 PM)
NEWS AND REMINDERS:
- Winter Party: We are looking forward to celebrating the season with a class party on December 19th! Thank you to the families that volunteered to send in goodies! You should have received an email from the PTO this week reminding you what you signed up for. If you have any questions about the party, please reach out to PTO President Mrs. Cronin at evieloucronin@gmail.com.
- PTO Waffle Contest: This week flyers came home about a PTO sponsored waffle design contest with Capitol Waffle Shop! Ignore the deadline on the flyer. Entries will be accepted next week as well and winners will be announced in January. I’ve already received some VERY creative entries, so keep ’em coming and good luck!
- Family Life: Due to snow, Family Life is postponed to the February. Expect a flyer with a new date from Mr. Holscher!
- MSiC Discoverers 4-5: The Math and Science Innovation Center is offering some exciting Saturday classes for fourth and fifth graders in February and March! Click here for details!
- Rescheduled YMCA Aquatics Lesson: Our rescheduled date is Friday, January 4th! Be on the look out for updated information in regards to our trip!
Winter Break starts on Thursday, 12/20! See you in the new year when we return to school on Thursday, 1/3. I wish your family a restful, joyful holiday!
