It’s game time!
Reading review has begun and the race to SOL testing is on the way! Only one more week until we show how much we’ve learned this year!
A LOOK INTO ROOM 8:
Reading- We reviewed main idea/summarizing strategies as we analyzed poetry and functional text. Although these types of text are different from the typical fiction and nonfiction text, we are still able to stop and jot and think deeply about the meaning. Additionally, the students participated in some super fun review games including Tic-Tac-Booyah and an Egg Hunt as we reviewed our vocabulary skills. Be sure to ask about these games at home!
Writing- Students completed the final alternative writing assessment of the quarter. All year we have learned various editing strategies including run-on sentences, contractions, double negatives, and more. This week the students edited a letter for mistakes using these skills. 
Social Studies- We concluded our unit on the Southwest region of the United States. The students described the natural resources, economic opportunities, significant features, and more as they completed their end of unit assessment. Next week we will begin our final region: the West!
Math & Science-Visit Miss Capano’s blog to read what students did in math and science this week!
A GLANCE AT NEXT WEEK:
- MATH: SOL Review
- SCIENCE: Solar System (Including Skyping with an astronomer from Boston Univ!)
- READING: SOL Review
- WRITING: Quotation Marks
- SS: West Region
- Next Week’s Science Card Quiz: SOL 4.8 Earth, Moon, & Sun
UPCOMING NEXT WEEK:
- Monday, 4/29:
- Picture Day! Class Pictures will be taken. Our scheduled time is 12:00.
- In-School Moving On Ceremony Rehearsal
- MAPs Goal Celebration at Recess
- Tuesday, 4/30:
- Talent Show Auditions (2:30-4:30 PM)
- Friday, 5/3:
- School Lunch Hero Day – Let’s show our cafe staff our appreciation!
- Young Scientists Visit
- Science Formative on Solar System
- SOL Pep Rally
UPDATES AND REMINDERS:
- SOL Dates: SOLs are just a few weeks away! Be sure to save these dates to ensure your child is present, well-rested, and ready to do his/her best!
- May 7/8: Capano Reading SOL
- May 9/10: Golden Reading SOL
- May 16: Capano Science SOL
- May 17: Golden Science SOL
- May 21/22: Golden Math SOL
- May 23/24: Capano Math SOL
- Field Day: Due to inclement weather, Field Day is reschedule for May 31st. Hope to see you there!
- Young Scientists: We’re looking forward to our last 2 Young Scientists visits on May 3rd and 6th! If you haven’t sent in the full $20 to cover all 4 sessions, please do so.
