The Anne Sullivan School
P.S. 238
Greetings Parents
As we approach the end of the year we will
spend time reviewing previously learned skills.
Students will work in groups in order to produce
projects such as big books, crossword puzzles,
games and dictionaries.
As the weather continues to get more beautiful
students will be taking some hands on projects
outside. We will be watching butterflies go thru
their stages of development and then set them
free. We will also be going outside to launch a
rocket as we learn about space.
Students continue to work on their personal and
class learning goals. Please continue to assist
them at home.
Mrs. Ratner
This Month’s Events
May 1 and Week of May 4…Performance
Portion of the Science Examination
May 4…Trip to See Disney Earth
May 5,6 and 7…NYSESLAT Testing (ESL
Students Only)
May 12…Trip to Petco
May 14…Trip to Brooklyn Botanical Garden
May 25…Memorial Day, School is Closed
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May 2009
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Reader’s Workshop
This month, we will continue our author study of
Chris Van Allsburg by reading and discussing
books written by him.
Students will also be working on our class reading
goal. Our goal is to clarify information as we read.
This month, we are working to achieve our goal by
engaging in active listening during science and
social studies. This means that students will be
jotting down key words while they are listening to
sentences. After the reading, students will use the
key words in order to write a summary.
Writer’s Workshop
This month we will be writing a Response to
Literature. Students will summarize the stories
they read for their author study. They will also
evaluate the work, support their evaluations, and
make connections.
Science and Social Studies
Students will be taking previously learned skills to
the next level by creating project based learning
projects. They will also be learning about our solar
system.
In Social Studies…students will be learning about
life after the American Revolution.
ThisEveryday Mathematics
month we will be completing Everyday Math
units 9 and 10. In unit 9, we will be converting
fractions to decimals and percents; multiplying
decimals and dividing decimals. In unit 10,
students will be learning about reflections and
symmetry by engaging in activities such as, using
transparent mirrors and creating frieze patterns.