“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
I am not giving the Reading Test this week. It will be moved to next week.
Important Information
We welcomed Carson to our class last week. So now we have a total of 15 students.
Picture Day is Monday, October 7th.
As previously mentioned, Josiah and Jon Marc’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 and money get back to me by Wednesday, October 16th.
We had a fantastic time at the Fire Island Lighthouse. I hope you all saw the video that I emailed to you. If not, here is a link to the video. https://youtu.be/DjwlahJ_tBk?si=nVmhQa4BmgA5-Y3P
We finished reading Judy Moody was in a Mood by Megan McDonald, and we also presented our Me Collages. They came our great, so I had to share them with you.
This week, our class will be utilizing the STEAM lab. We are going to be exploring bridges.
Academics
Math: We are having our math test on Module 2 on Tuesday. We focusing on learning our multiplication facts, beginning with 2’s and 4’s, followed by 5s and 10s, and then 3’s and 6’s. Please practice the multiplication facts with your child. We will be having a test some time next week.
Science: This is our week in the STEAM lab. Students will learn about real-life bridge design. In the first activity, Paper Bridge Engineering, pairs of students will use their knowledge of forces to build a strong bridge that supports as many pennies as possible — using only paper. Then, students will research different kinds of bridges using Getepic.com. After, working in teams of two or three, students will design and construct bridges that support at least 5 lbs. using popcicle sticks. Finally, students will create an drawing of Sydney Harbor Bridge.
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, including our vocabulary.
- 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: coast, coal, sold, broke, slow, float, soak, scold, note, show, toad, gold, slope, bone, foe, snail, same, weigh, bowl, program
TEST and QUIZZES
Tuesday Math Module 2 Test
Friday Spelling test and Reading/vocabulary test on Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]