Week of August 31st

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will review place value and begin discussing techniques for rounding. (Remember to review multiplication facts every night to be ready for the fast facts test Friday.)

 

Reading- We will continue to read the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss point-of-view and story elements.  

ELA/Writing- We will continue to craft our memoirs and begin to revise and edit. In addition, the complete sentence test will be Tuesday.

 

Social Studies- We will continue learning about the culture of the five Native American groups that populated North America. Students will begin building one of the Native American homes.

 

Science-

We will review the Process Skills: Observing, predicting, and inferencing. (We will have the Process Skills Test Wednesday)

News from the Beach…

September 1st- Math MAP test

September2nd-RSVPs are due for “Goodies with Grandparents”

September 3rd – Fall pictures (Dress your best!)

September 4^th- College Colors Day

September 7^th- Labor Day Holiday (No School)

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Tyler. He has displayed the life skill of perseverance. He doesn’t give up on problem solving during math. Way to go Tyler!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday-Complete Sentence Test

Wednesday- Process Skills Test; Vocabulary Test

Friday- Multiplication fast facts Test

*There will be unannounced pop tests throughout the year. Therefore, it’s important to ask questions during class and study notes when needed.

Homework for the Week

(Please refer to your student’s agenda for daily homework. This is only an outline.)

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

*Study multiplication facts- Multiplication fast facts test Friday

*Vocabulary flashcards due Tuesday

*Study vocabulary words using flashcards.

*Study process skills notes

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 33 steps

 Better: 60 steps