February 9, 2015
Well- It looks like we are breaking the record for the most snow in a one-month period… But we’ve done it in only 16 days!! I have a question on this month’s Homework Calendar about it… you can access the calendar using the link to the left of this post. It will go home tomorrow.
Parents- I hope you and your children are enjoying the day. I’m thinking about activities we can do in June when we are still in school! :) Going out to the garden perhaps? Enjoying spring veggies? If you want to get in on the fun with the children, please let me know. We have a great Garden Team forming!
Please continue to read the letter on the back of the reading log (also available using the tab above) for weekly project dates and homework reminders.
Here are some of the things that have been happening in Room 6. (I asked the children to give me ideas last Friday, since we did not create Friday letters last week. You will definitely see them this week…
Math
We just completed our unit on 2-digit Addition and Subtraction. Our next unit is on Geometry. Meanwhile we are taking the GMade tests this coming week, which will give us a lot of information about your child’s progress this year! Students can practice at home using Computer Lab Links or Everyday Math Online. Use the HH webpage to access these.
Reading
We are studying different authors to see how our Schema for a topic, genre, and even a series helps us to comprehend new texts. What is your child’s favorite author? Ask them about the author visit we had last week from David Biedrzycki.
During reading time we also continue with our Words Their Way Spelling program. I am sending their weekly words home. There is no formal spelling homework, but if you want to do a quick check to see if they know them, that always helps!
Writing
Children have written incredible Opinion Letters. In this unit they have learned how to write an introduction, support their opinion with specific reasons, use evidence from the text, and write a conclusion at the end of the letter. They also continue to practice editing skills. Pretty impressive!
Science
Thank you to those who have volunteered in the classroom this year!! Your time and support mean so much to me and to the students! We are wrapping up our study of Changes in States of Matter. I will be posting links where they can get more information. As always, use of the internet should be monitored by an adult. Our LARK guidelines are posted on this site.
Spring Conferences are around the corner! I will be sending out an email for you to sign up.
Finally, I cannot tell you how much I enjoy this work. I see students working so hard, and I get to see the smiles of pride that comes with accomplishment. I see them making friendships and working out the issues that go with them. I see them build curiosity about the world around them. I remind them that they are our future, and we discuss what is important in the world to come. It is a truly rewarding experience each and every day. Thank you for your support at home and as always, let me know your questions, concerns, and ideas. It truly takes a village!
