This Monday, October 28th is a Half Day. Dismissal begins at 11:00 am. We have an exciting STEAM Day ahead of us!
A LOOK INTO ROOM 8:
Reading- We continued our study of predictions in fiction and nonfiction text. Our main focus this week was to be sure to include the reasoning behind our prediction, as well as confirming/adjusting our predictions after reading. 
Writing- This week we chose an idea and turned it into a story. Students then had the chance to share their stories in our Author’s Chair! After sharing, we asked questions and complimented the author’s work. We enjoyed hearing everyone’s creativity! 
Math- This week students began comparing pairs of two digit numbers. Students learned the meaning of > (greater than),< (less than), and = (equal to). We danced to Hollabaloo to learn the difference between the 3 symbols. Using our knowledge of place value, we located the first digit in the number to help us determine which number was bigger. Check out these games for extra practice at home! Comparing Number Values Fruit Splat Comparing Numbers-Turtle Diary
Science- We wrapped up our unit on weathering & erosion. Students created their first Google document on Schoology to write a sentence describing weathering and erosion, as well as add a picture to represent each. 
A GLANCE INTO NEXT WEEK:
- READING: Making Predictions
- PHONICS FOCUS: Bossy R
- MATH: Rounding 2 Digit Numbers
- SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES: CoGAT Practice
UPCOMING NEXT WEEK:
- SPIRIT WEEK!!!
- Tuesday: Crazy Hair/Hat/Hoodie Day
- Wednesday: “Sock”tober Wacky Sock Day
- Thursday: Positively Pumpkin Day- Wear Orange
- Friday: PJ Day
- Monday, October 28th
- HALF DAY- Early Dismissal begins at 11:00 am
- STEAM Day- 8:00-9:15
- WHEEL RESOURCE: Art
- Tuesday, October 29th
- BOOK OR TREAT Literacy Night! 6:00-8:00
- Wednesday, October 30th
- Big Blast- 12:30 pm
- Friday, November 1st
- Fall Book Fair begins
NEWS & REMINDERS:
- (REPOST) BOOK OR TREAT: Our Book or Treat event is quickly approaching on Tuesday, October 29th! Students may come to school in their costumes and trick or treat for fun book related items! This is also the time that you can come pick up your Papa John’s pre order pizza! More information about our Papa John’s pizza fundraiser can be found in Mrs. Broudy’s Tiger Talk announcements. Paper order forms will also be coming home in folders next week. If you can, please be sure to participate in this fundraiser, as the proceeds will go towards our school Brainpop Jr. subscription. This is a resource that we use with our students for many Science, Social Studies, and Math units!
- (REPOST) BIG BLAST: Be on the look out for the Big Blast flyer that was sent home on Thursday. All students are invited to attend! Students that had $75 in donations will receive a Kona Ice treat. Our Big Blast time is scheduled for 12:30 on Wednesday, October 30th, which is during our normally scheduled recess time. Please email me if you do want your child to participate in this event.
Have a wonderful weekend!