Reading - This week we will begin working on figuative language. Students will be introduced to idioms and similes. Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.
 

Writing - This week students will finish their district writing assessment. They will be writing an opinion piece on their favorite season. Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement. In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will work on using the right word.

Math - This week students will continue to measuring inches, feet, and yards with rulers yardsticks, and tape measures. Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will finish  looking at how we use magnets in everyday life.

Thank you Owen for the tasty St. Patrick's Day treats!  I wonder if the Leprechaun will pay a visit to our room!

Don't forget to visit the Book Fair this week.  The Book Fair Coin Challenge also starts Monday with Pennies. 

Don't forget  March 18th Parent - Teacher conferences.

Congratulations to Anika Schwartz for receiving the Highest Achievement in Math award and to Jaida DeBerry for receiving the Most Improved Math Award!  Great job girls!

Congratulations to the Big-Red Team of Duache, Carlos, Carsen, and Jordan D.B. for winning the weekly traveling Fish! Great job!!

Reading - This week we will continue to focus on identifying fact and opinion. We will also review and work on summarizing and identifying information or interesting facts when we read.  Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.

Writing - This week students will continue to work on a district writing assessment. They will be writing an opinion piece on their favorite season. Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement. In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will work on using the right word like "to," "too," and "two" and "there," "their," and "they're."

Math - This week students will be measuring inches, feet, and yards with rulers  yardsticks, and tape measures. Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will continue to look at how we use magnets in everyday life.

All students will need a clean gallon milk jug with the label removed by Friday, March 15th. 

Don't forget to sign up for March 18th Parent - Teacher conferences.

On Friday, March 15th our class will be leading the Friday FISH meeting.

Congratulations to the Mini-Red Team of Kyle and Anika for winning the weekly traveling Fish!  Great job!!

Reading - This week we will continue to focus on identifying fact and opinion. We will also review and work on making inferences when we read. During Daily 5 rotations students will continue to inependently work on a booklet about living in the White House.

 

Writing - This week students will work on a district writing assessment. They will be writing an opinion piece on their favorite season.  Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement.  In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will work on using the right work like "here" and "hear," and "no" and "know." 

Math - This week we will take a pre-assessment on measurement. Students will be measuring inches, feet, and yards with rulers and yardsticks.  Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will look at how we use magnets in everyday life.

All students will need a clean gallon milk jug with the label removed by Friday, March 15th.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Students wear mustaches like the Lorax!

Mayor Dan Devine reads The Lorax.

Mrs. Koch is our Guest Reader and shares her favorite Dr. Seuss books!