MATH
Students took their tests on Topics 1 & 2 last week. We are currently working on test corrections and reviewing concepts that need to be reviewed. Please look for the test coming home at the end of this week to be signed and returned!
We are heading into multiplication! Please look on with your students as they learn about the STANDARD ALGORITHM (yes!) through their EdPuzzle videos at home. Feel free to join in and help! :)
SCIENCE
We just wrapped up our unit on the relationships between the Earth and the Sun and began our studying of the moon. The moon phases are incredibly difficult for students to understand. Do your best to "moon watch" at home and discuss the phases as a family. Students have helpful videos and websites that they can share with you on their Google Classrooms!
READING
Students are busy reading their books during reader's workshop! We are involved in various mini lessons involving understanding our characters. Please continue to ask your students what they are reading in school and discuss their characters!
WRITING
Students are taking on perspectives of historical figures in Mayan history and writing background stories for the Mayan masks they created. Students are hard at work editing their writing and expanded their ideas.
SOCIAL STUDIES
We are beginning to learn about the Aztec civilizations. Students have had the opportunity to travel to Mexico using Google Expeditions virtual reality viewers!
HOMEWORK UPDATEGiven the district's new homework policy, Math homework is going to begin looking a little different as we experiment with what constitutes "meaningful assignments." Often students will be asked to complete an EdPuzzle.com video with questions. Please never hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. |