“Don’t just fly, soar!” – Walt Disney
Important Information
In class, we have finished reading Judy Moody was in a Mood. The students have enjoyed hearing about Judy’s antics. We celebrated our read aloud by presenting our own collages (just like Judy). The Me Collage projects came out beautifully. I’m so proud of the effort the students put into making them!
Picture Day is Monday. Students are to wear their uniforms for pictures.
As previously mentioned, Ryan and Sumner’s moms have volunteered to be our class parents this year. Last week, I sent home a notice asking for information and $10 for our class parties. Please make sure the form gets back to me by Tuesday, October 10th.
Instrument lessons have started. Please make sure your child checks the schedule. I believe that the schedule changes each week, so please look for the schedule, and make note of the day your child has lessons. You can contact Ms. Philbin or Mr. Stainkamp if you have any questions.
Scholastic Book orders are due on Wednesday, October 11th. You can order online at Scholastic.com/ReadingClub
Academics
Math: We have finishing our module on multiplication and area. The test will be on Friday. Then we will focus on learning our multiplication facts, beginning with twos and fours.
Religion: We are working on how we learn and use God’s words. We will also explore the 6 chief parts of Christian Doctrine.
Social Studies: We are in our chapter on Our Environment. We are discussing the various regions of the United States. The children are also practicing their geography skill using Blooket.
Science: In this lesson, students will learn about real-life bridge design.
ELA: For Unit 1, Weeks 3 and 4 our essential question is “What can traditions teach you about cultures?” The following is a list of everything we will be covering in ELA.
- Genre: Realistic Fiction
- Shared Reading: The Dream Catcher
- Anchor Text: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
- Paired Selection: Family Tradition
- Comprehension: Visualize, Character Perspective
- Plot: Character Development
- Author’s Purpose
- Vocabulary Words
- celebrate
- courage
- disappointment
- precious
- pride
- remind
- symbols
- tradition
- Context Clues
- Antonyms
Spelling: This week’s words all have the long a sound. The words are as follows: plain, braid, fail, grain, snail, paint, sway, tray, gray, stay, state, fake, same, weigh, they, fine, skate, globe, sleigh, and afraid
Grammar: This week we are focusing on simple sentences’ subjects and predicates.
Phonics: We are reviewing and studying short vowel sounds.
TEST and QUIZZES
Friday Spelling and Math tests
Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]