Week of October 27th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning about informational text features. We will begin reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will be learning about conjunctions and writing an argumentative paragraph. They will write an argument either supporting loggers or environmentalists.

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. (Multiplication fast facts Retest Friday)

Science- We will learn how organisms cause change in their environment.

Social Studies- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…

Oct.27^th-31^st- Red Ribbon Week (See red flyer for dress-up guidelines)

Oct. 28^th- Awards Day @ 8:30 am

 Oct. 31^st- Field trip form/money due; Career Day

Nov. 2^nd- Daylight Savings Time

Nov. 4^th- Election Day (No School)

Nov. 6^th- Brattonsville Field Trip

 Surfer of the Week

Michael is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of effort. He has improved on doing his best on his assignments. Way to go Michael!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday: Multiplication Fast Facts Retest (Only those who made below a 90 must take the test)

13 Original Colonies Test Wednesday 11/5

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 116 steps

 Better: 220 steps

The following students have passed the multiplication fast facts test:

Keturah

Dante

Cole

Cassidy

Reece

Jamariah

Emily

Emma

Elvin

Jon

Way to Go!!!!

Week of October 20th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will begin learning about informational text features. We will be starting our new PBL “Tread Lightly on our Earth”

ELA- Students will finish writing a letter to an editor about the school’s new buddy bench. In addition, they will learn about complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons. (Complete Sentences Test on Wednesday)

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. (Multiplication fast facts test Thursday)

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will begin learning about organisms’ behavior in their environments. (Senses and Learned/Inherited Behaviors Test Thursday)

Social Studies- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…

Oct. 20th thru Oct. 23rd – Fall Book Fair

Oct. 21st – Fall Make-Up Pictures

Oct. 21^st and 23^rd- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 23^rd- Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm

Oct. 24^th- No School (Staff Development)

Surfer of the Week

Reece is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of initiative. She goes above and beyond what’s expected of her. Way to go Reece!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Wednesday: Complete Sentence Test

Thursday: Senses and Learned/Inherited behaviors Test; Multiplication Fast Facts Test

Friday: No School

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Students need to have multiplication facts memorized! If they don’t it’s important for them to memorize them. Students need to study Multiplication Chart. There will be a multiplication fast facts test Thursday.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 105 steps

 Better: 200 steps

Week of October 13th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss the plot of the story.  

ELA- Students will learn characteristics of a letter to an editor. They will begin writing a letter to an editor about the school’s new buddy bench. In addition, they will learn about complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons.

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. It’s crucial for students to have multiplication facts memorized.

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will be learning about animals’ senses and learned/inherited behaviors. (Senses and learned/inherited behaviors Test 10/22)

Social Studies

- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…

Oct. 16th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Oct. 17th – School Spirit Day

Oct. 19th thru Oct. 31st – Start of Subway’s® Fit for Life Challenge

Oct. 20th thru Oct. 23rd – Fall Book Fair

Oct. 21st – Fall Make-Up Pictures

Oct. 21^st and 23^rd- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 23^rd- Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm

Oct. 24^th- No School (Staff Development)

Surfer of the Week

Jamariah is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of responsibility. She completes what’s expected of her. Way to go Jamariah!

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Students need to have multiplication facts memorized! If they don’t it’s important for them to memorize them. Students need to study Multiplication Chart. There will be a multiplication fast facts test next week

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 94 steps

 Better: 180 steps

*The theme of our Fall Festival basket is Gamecocks. Please send in any Gamecock related items to fill our basket. It's important to turn in the items ASAP. Thanks!

Week of October 6th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss the plot of the story. (Wonder Vocabulary Test Friday) Parents are invited to come to the Buddy Bench Ceremony at 8:30am Friday.

ELA- In addition, they will learn how to use quotation marks. (Test on Quotation Marks Thursday October 9^th)  

Math- This week we will focus on learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers.

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will be learning about animals’ senses.

Social Studies

- We will discuss the French and Spanish colonies in North America. Students will learn about their government, religion, economy, and lifestyle.

News from the Beach…

October 6^th-10^th: Walk to School Week (Lego theme)

October 8^th: Walk to School Day (Dress as Lego Movie character)

October 10^th: Buddy Bench ceremony at 8:30am

October 10^th: Fire Prevention Assembly at 1:00pm

Surfer of the Week

Eli is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of patience. He waits calmly in all situations. Way to go Eli!

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 83 steps

 Better: 160 steps

Week of September 29th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week will continue reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

ELA- Students will be writing advice about bullying situations to the younger grades. In addition, they will learn how to use quotation marks. (Test on Quotation Marks Wednesday October 8^th)

Math- This week we will focus on subtracting large numbers using a variety of strategies.  

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. (Test on Classification of Organisms Thursday)

Social Studies- We will continue to discuss the famous explorers. Explorer test will be on Wednesday, October 1^st. (See Study Guide in Social Studies notebook) In addition, we will begin discussing the Columbian Exchange.

News from the Beach…

October 1^st:  Fall Picture Orders are Due (Make-Up Pictures, 10/21)

Surfer of the Week

Ethan is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of integrity. He is always doing what is right. Way to go Ethan!

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 72 steps

 Better: 140 steps

*Return Signed Papers Folder. Remember to review the material with your child and go over their errors. Thank you!

Week of September 22nd

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week will continue reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. In addition, we will discuss story elements.

ELA- Students will be writing advice about bullying situations to the younger grades. In addition, they will learn how to use quotation marks.

Math- This week we will focus on adding and subtracting large numbers using a variety of strategies.  

Science- We will begin our unit on Animals. We will discuss how to classify animals.     

Social Studies- We will continue to discuss the famous explorers. Students will need to complete their Explorer Diary Project for homework. It will be due Friday. Explorer test will be on Wednesday, October 1^st. (See Study Guide in Social Studies notebook)

 

News from the Beach…

September 23^rd:  Dress Like a Pirate Day

September 26^th: Math MAP Test

October 1^st:  Fall Picture Orders are Due (Make-Up Pictures, 10/21)

 

Surfer of the Week

Cassidy is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of curiosity. She is always involved in every lesson and shows interest. Way to go Cassidy!

Homework for the Week:

*Study Wonder Vocabulary; Test Wednesday    

*Explorer Diary Project due Friday. Students should use rubric/instruction sheet to make sure they include all the requirements.

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 61 steps

 Better: 120 steps

Week of September 16th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week will continue reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. In addition, we will discuss random acts of kindness.

ELA- Students will learn the friendly letter format.   

Math- This week we will focus on rounding numbers and comparing numbers. Test on Rounding Numbers Wednesday.

Science- We will review safety rules and steps to a scientific experiment. Test on Safety/steps to experiment Thursday. We will begin our unit on Animals.    

Social Studies- We will continue discussing the motivations for early exploration. In addition, we will learn about famous explorers.

News from the Beach…

September 16^th: Fall MAP Reading Test  

September 16^th: PTA Open House; 6:30 (Cafeteria)

September 18^th: Interim Reports; PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

September 19^th: Wood Magical Forest Field Trip (Wear an OES shirt)  

September 23^rd:  Dress Like a Pirate Day

Surfer of the Week

Emma is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of caring. She cares for her classmates. Way to go Emma!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Wednesday: Rounding Test

Thursday: Safety Rules/Steps of Science Experiment Test

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 50 steps

 Better: 100 steps

**We are learning about Random Acts of Kindness. Students will be doing random acts of kindness for homework throughout this week.