Weekly Gazette (Week of Feb.16-Feb.20)

What is My Child Learning This Week?

Math-We are almost finished with our unit on measurement. This week, we are exploring cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. Next week, we will prepare a delicious recipe in the Science Fair using these measurements! :)

Reading-We are integrating reading with science for the next two weeks. We are learning cause and effect (related to simple machines) and will be reviewing main idea/summarizing using non-fiction text.

Writing-For the next six weeks, we are exploring writing through the Six Traits: conventions, ideas, voice, sentence fluency, organization, and word choice. For the next two weeks, we will focus on ideas. Students will focus on adding more descriptive details to their writing and focusing on one main idea/topic. We will also explore creative writing! Rubrics will be sent home as we study in depth each trait. We continue with cursive writing.

Science-We continue with force and motion. This week, students will be introduced to the six simple machines: wheel & axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw, and lever. During the next two weeks, students will participate in various experiments related to this theme to faciliate deeper learning of the concept.

Word Wall words for the week: can't, caught, could, found, it's (focus is contractions and irregular past tense).

Reminders

• Progress reports will be distributed Tuesday, February 17th. Progress reports are distributed only to students achieving significantly below standards or minimally approaching standards. Students may also receive a report based on social concerns.


• Spanish Spelling Bee is Wednesday, February 18th from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m.


• Please write to me requesting a conference if you are concerned about your child's Plato scores or any other areas.

Tests & Quizzes This Week

• Subtraction timed quiz this week. (Friday, February 20th). Parents, your child needs to study. This is so important. In about a eight weeks, we will begin three digit addition and subtraction. If your child isn't succeeding in the basic facts, they will continue to struggle in the other areas.