Terrific Tuesday!

Today in math we talked about probability and spinners.  We are continuing to work on fractions and division.  State assessments will be starting right before spring break for some students. 

In reading we talked about Author's purpose: to entertain, to inform, and to persuade.  A great place to see all three types is in the newspaper.  I have been reminding students that if there is any opinion in the text at all it cannot be inform.  To entertain is always fiction, and to persuade is trying to talk someone into buying something or believeing a certain way.  Please continue to work on these concepts with your child. 

Spelling take home task went home today.  It is due on Friday since I forgot to pass it out yesterday.

Book orders are due by Friday.  I will fix it online so that it is open until Friday as well. 

Please start sending in your $20 for EarthWorks.  If your child did fundraising for Scentsy they do not owe anything for this field trip.  :) Thanks to those of you who participated.

Family night is this Thurs.  We will be talking about state assessments.  There will be pizza provided.

I want to say a BIG thank you to the parents who came in and helped with Kansas Day and the ones that have been helping me in the classroom!  I really truly appreciate it!

Spelling List 23 for test on Fri., Feb. 18     

      

would

its

too

world

earth

second

it’s

United States

really

among

hundred

probably

beautiful

system

fact

third

quite

carry

distance

although

they’re

Our skill this week is proofreading.

Students are routinely asked to check their work for errors.  The take home task is a great practice for each of our weekly skills.  It is also related to our skills test each week.  Write something for your child to proofread and correct errors.

Conference week day 2

Good evening parents,

Today in reading we talked about strategies for taking the state assessment. 

In math we continued work with comparing fractions.  Please continue to work on multiplication facts.

Calendar Items:

2/9  Tomorrow is dress rehearsal for Wax Museum.  If we do not have school tomorrow (which I'm sure we will have school) then Wax Museum will still go on Thursday.  We will not reschedule.

2/11 No school

2/14 Valentine's Day Party  the party will start at 2:30.  I sent out emails tonight with reminders on who is bringing what.

2/17 Family Night.  6pm.  We will be talking about state assessments

2/21 No School

2/22  Kick off Assembly for state assessments. State Assessments start for some students They will continue past spring break.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Good Evening,

Conferences are this week.  Please be on time so we don't fall behind on the schedule.  Picture day is tomorrow.  We will be taking a class picture.

Please continue on working with simple fractions and count bys in multiplication.

Math assessment starts in 2 weeks!  :)

Pajama Day

If your child has been arguing that tomorrow is a pj day they are absolutely correct.  They earned their class party and it was planned for tomorrow, I've had a few parents emailing, texting, and calling to confirm.  The kids are remembering so the party is on! :)  We will be watching Alpha and Omega and wearing our pjs.  Any questions just text, email, or call! :)  7852295793

Snowmageddon

Good afternoon parents!

A school reach was sent out to inform everyone that the Wax Museum was moved to next Thursday, February 10th from noon until 1.  If your child still needs pieces to their costume please let me know ASAP so I can help find clothing and other items.

State Assessments are looming!!  We will start testing the last week of February, which is only 2 full weeks away!! Please continue working on multiplication facts! We have had almost 2 full weeks off since school started January 3rd.  This being said, we will be doing tons of prep work to make up for this!  Be looking for your child to come home with practice tests and watch here on the blog for tips on how to make your child successful during this high stress time!

Also, book orders are due Feb. 15th.  The catalog will be sent home the next time we have school.  It is ready on scholastic.com for you to order that way! Remember that our class receives a free book for every order that is placed online!  The link is to the left posted under resources!

Stay warm and we will see you soon!! Don't forget to call and set up your conference time for next week!!