Newsletter 9/26-9/30

Here's What's Happening...

English/Language Arts: We are truly learning as we go with our new resource, Into Reading!  We found that our writing and grammar lessons took a little longer than expected, so we are continuing writing and grammar this week.  We are also hoping to get started on our next text, entitled "Winds of Hope."  We will focus on monitoring and clarifying as we read, as well as learning about different text structures.  

Science: We begin taking a look at how to write a scientific argument this week.  This includes making a claim, providing evidence to back up their claim, and ending with a conclusion.  

Social Studies: We will get started on our early exploration unit by taking a look at the journeys of Christopher Columbus.  Students will be exposed to multiple texts about his voyages and will utilize the information they find in order to answer the question: Should Columbus be viewed as a hero or a villain?

Advanced Math:  We continue our exploration of surface area, with students taking a Checkpoint on this content on Wednesday.  We will wrap up the week with some time to begin working on their Take It To Go project.  We will be looking at a test on Unit 1 the first week of October.  

Important Info:

Lots to Look Forward to!

We have so many activities coming up the next few weeks, there is a lot to look forward to!  Here are some of them:

The Book Fair is this week on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:30-8:00pm.  Stop by to pick out some new books!  This would be  great as students will be receiving a Reading BINGO sheet for October, as well as doing some self-directed reading during our ELA and WIN times.

October brings Chalktober on Wednesday, October 5th, Trunk or Treat in the PV lot, Parent Teacher Conferences, and our classroom Halloween parties and parade!

Looking forward to lots of celebrations!

Photo Corner!

Social Studies Groupwork!

If you were at Teaching and Learning night, you know that it was my youngest daughter's birthday that day. Here is what I got to come home to!

Schedule of Events

• Wednesday, September 28th: Scholastic Book Fair, 6:30-8:00pm
• Thursday, September 29th: American Eagle Theater Class, 2:40-3:40pm
• Friday, September 30th: Midterm of 1st Trimester