“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Important Information

It is another short week, and the school year is coming towards the end. Please make sure band shirts have been washed and are returned to Mr. Stainkamp.

Our field trip is on Monday, June 8th. Please make sure all permission slip and trip fees have been turned in.  I am looking forward to a wonderful trip.

Academics

Math: We are working on measurement and graphs this week. There are no more math tests this year.

ELA: For Unit 6, Weeks 3-4 our essential question is “How do you decide what is important?” The following is a list of everything we will be covering in ELA, including our vocabulary and spelling words.

• Genre: Drama/Myth
• Shared Reading: “Athena and Arachne”
• Anchor Text: “King Midas and the Golden Touch”
• Predicting
• Elements of a Play
• Theme
• Character Development
• Vocabulary Words
  • alarmed
  • necessary
  • possess
  • treasure
  • anguish
  • obsessed
  • reward
  • wealth
• Spelling Words
  • able
  • purple
  • riddle
  • handle
  • eagle
  • puzzle
  • castle
  • little
  • pickle
  • towel
  • nickel
  • camel
  • travel
  • tunnel
  • squirrel
  • preschool
  • rebuild
  • unlucky
  • motel
  • couple

Social Studies: We are learning about how communication has changed over the years and drawing conclusions.

Religion: We are learning about Jesus’ “I Am” statements, and how these statements help people know He is the one true God of the Old Testament.

TEST and QUIZZES

Friday Spelling Test

Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at nperovich@trinityli.org