___________Noakes Marvelous Monsters

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April 2014

Heres what is happening! Language Arts: We are working on our

Informational writing. The students have picked a topic that they are experts in and are writing everything they know about it. In their writing they are using many different text features- captions, diagrams, bullets, bold.

Dates to Remember
May 2- Talent show forms are due May 9- popcorn May 14- PTO meeting @7pm May 15- Animal Research projects due May 16- Muffins with Mom 7:15-8:15 am May 23- Crazy Hair day! May 26- No SCHOOL-

Math: In math we have started Unit 9.

This unit will cover multiplication by using multi-digits and extended facts. This week we will be testing on 12s. Continue to practice multiplication facts. I am noticing kids are starting to forget their basic multiplication facts. Minimum of 2 mad minutes per week. This is part of our weekly homework. Science: Our science unit is on changes in motion. We will be talking and learning that motion happens when objects change position and forces are pushes and pulls.

Monsters of the Month

May 5- Skylar May 12 Sho May 19- Kamden

IMPORTANT Project Information

Students will present their project to the is a great on class on Thursday, May 15. This your child

introduction to public speaking. Please help practice at home focusing voice, eye contact and material.

Social Studies: The students have been

working hard at researching their animals habitat, adaptations/physical characteristics and food chain. The students are also working very hard on their at home project. I am very excited to see and hear the presentations.

Supplies needed for the classroom: Pencils Erasers (pencil top)