February 1, 2013

Next week we will be reading Almost to Freedom by Vaunda Nelson. We have been learning about history and what life was like many years ago. I will also be sending home a sheet with questions on it, as they read this book they will need to answer the questions. To complete this reading on time they will need to read a minimum of 6 pages a night. The questions will be due on February 12, 2013.

-Reading

-Math

Next week will be the beginning of our section on Fractions. We will work on Halves, thirds, and fourths, equal parts and simple fractions: what fraction does the shape show. For this lesson I will be using foam pie pieces to demonstrate how a fraction is a piece or multiple pieces of the whole.

-Spelling Next week we will be having a review test over spelling lists 18-23. We have now learned how to write in cursive so on the spelling test they will be asked to write the word in print as well as in cursive. Right now I will only grade the print. Also right now if they make an error in cursive I will correct it with no penalties, but in two weeks I will start grading them on their cursive writing. -Word Wall Words began, enough, took, might, against

Important dates mark your calendar!

Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 7th- Mid Terms Issued 12th- PTO Meeting at 6:30 15th- No School 18th- No School 20th- Fundraiser Pickup

Feb. 21st-

Birthday Celebration

Have a great weekend!!!! Start working on Math facts