September 5th- Labor Day No School
September 6th - 4th and 5th grade Curriculum Night 6:30-7:30.
*Presentation begins in the gym with Mrs. Schultz.
*Sign up for 1st Trimester conferences with homeroom teacher.
Scholastic book orders will be sent home on Tuesday. Orders are due by Friday. Please make checks payable to Scholastic.
Reading:
We continue with Tall Tales. The skills specifically targeted will be identifying story structure and distinguishing between exaggerated and realistic story elements. As a review, we will use our visualization skills and define unknown words using context clues. We will also discuss and practice using similes and metaphors, which can be used to write a tall tale of their own!
English: In English we will continue with the unit "The Sentence." There will be a graded review on lessons one and two on Wednesday. We will then learn about subjects and predicates.
Spelling: A pretest will be given on Tuesday. Students who receive 100% or or one wrong will receive a challenge list and an alternative list of spelling activities to choose from. The spelling test will be given on Friday.
Science: In science we have learned the different tools scientist use and how they are used. There will be an open book graded review on Wednesday. We will then become familiar with The Scientific Method.
Social Studies: In social studies we will continue chapter 4 "Spain Builds an Empire." This week's lesson will focus on how Columbus's expeditions paved the way for other European explorers. Just a reminder the students take many notes which will help them prepare for the test. These notes should stay in the social studies section of their binder.
Mrs. Bucklin's Math Class: This week in math we will continue chapter one, Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction. Comparing and ordering numbers along with addition and subtraction will be the focus. We will also review estimating sums and differences.
On Mondays the students will be taking mad minute multiplication tests. Their goal is to complete 40 problems in one minute. It is important they practice their facts as part of their nightly homework.
Thank you and have a great week!
Mrs. Bucklin
