What are we learning?
In this section of the Newsletter, I will list some Essential Questions that your child should be able to answer by the end of the week. This can help you to ask specific questions so that your child can tell you what he/she is learning in school!
Language Arts/Reading
- How do I become a great reader?
- § Identifying and using nonfiction features and structures (continued)
- How do I make sense of text?
- How can I use letter sound knowledge and spelling patterns to decode? (diphthongs: ou, ow)
Writing
- How can I become a great writer?
- How do I write to inform?
Math
- Math facts – Practice Math Facts on FirstinMath.com and myskillstutor.com!!
- How can I show, identify, and compare fractions?
- How can I add and subtract 3 digit numbers with regrouping?
Social Studies
- How can I describe the contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Science
- How do the Earth, Sun, moon, and stars relate to each other?
Spelling Words
Our spelling words are five high frequency words and five words that fit the spelling rule we are studying in our Words Their Way. Study the words all week, and be ready for a test on Friday!
right look think also around
pound frown couch gown howl
Bonus – denominator
AR – Model Classroom
Our class has earned Renaissance Certification for Accelerated Reader! In order to achieve this status, every student in our class had to set goals in AR, achieve those goals, and maintain a score of 85% or above for comprehension. You should be very proud of your child for contributing to the success of our class in earning this certification!
First in Math
Our class is still in 9th place for First in Math at Bells Ferry, but we are so close to 8th place!! Keep earning those stickers and let’s aim for the top 5!
Congratulations to Sanat for earning 5000 stickers!
Congratulations to Nirvaan for earning 2000 stickers!
Congratulations to Kayla for earning 500 stickers!
Specials This Week:
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Upcoming Dates
January 27 – Hat Day/Spirit Day
February 2 – PTA /Wellness Night
February 10 – Valentine’s Social
February 20 – No School
February 24 – Hat Day/Spirit Day
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