“It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela
Important Information
The month of February is Black History Month. In the classroom we are also focusing on famous African Americans. Last week, we learned about Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall This week we will focus on Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Bessie Coleman, Billie Holiday, and Barack Obama.
Last week, we made Valentine’s Day cards for local veterans. They are being distributed through Nassau County’s Valentines for Veterans program.
Valentine’s Day is next Wednesday, February 14th. We will be celebrating with a party in our classroom. If you would like to send in cards for the class, please make sure that there is one for everyone. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Some students are forgetting to bring their instruments to school for band and instrument lessons. Mr. Stainkamp emails the band schedule to all students by Friday for the following week. Please make sure that your child brings his/her instrument to school for both the lesson and band rehearsals. For some students, that is three times a week. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Philbin or Mr. Stainkamp.
Academics
Math: We are studying addtion and subtraction strategies. We are having a test on Thursday. Additionally, we will continue to use Xtramath.org in the classroom to stay focused on all our math facts.
ELA: We are continuing our work on Unit 3 Week 5 in our ELA series, Wonder. We are not having any spelling words this week. Our essential question is “How is each event in history unique?” The following is a list of everything we will be covering in ELA, including our vocabulary. We will have our comprehension and vocabulary tests next week.
- Genre: Expository Text
- Shared Reading: Moving America Forward
- Anchor Text: Birth of an Anthem
- Paired Selection: Discovering life Long Ago
- Summarize
- Timelines and Captions
- Text Structure: Chronology
- Author’s Purpose
- Vocabulary Words
- agreeable
- appreciate
- boomed
- descendants
- population
- resources
- transportation
- vehicles
- Suffixes: -able, -ful, and -less
Social Studies: We are still learning about the three branches of government. We will begin working on our Branches of the United States Government books in the classroom. This week, we will be learning about the judicial and executive branches of government. We will be having a test on this next week.
Religion: This week we are leading the school in Chapel. The children having been practicing and they are excited to share the story of the transfiguration of Jesus.
TEST and QUIZZES
Thursday Math Test
Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]