Please remember, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday.
Scholastic Book orders are due on Tuesday, October 9.
Here is our upcoming week in a nutshell:
MATH
This week, students will estimate sums and differences; add and subtract money; check addition and subtraction; and problem solve. There will be a Check Your Progress on Friday, Oct. 12. The chapter 2 test is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 10.
If students did not pass the subtraction test today, they are able to retake the test on Monday for 4 out of 5 points.
READING
We will continue practicing inferring using our good fit books. We will also infer the meaning of unfamiliar words. There is a Mulan vocabulary test on Wednesday. On Friday, students will take the comprehension portion of the Mulan test. Throughout the week, we will practice writing extended responses as well.
ENGLISH
Students will present their Me Bags (Three Favorite Things) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of next week. They have written in their planner which day they are scheduled. Please have them practice their presentations over the weekend. I have provided the class with the rubric I will be using to grade them.
SPELLING
Due to the shortened week, there are only 2 homework assignments.
Tuesday: Pretest on List 7 Homework (everyone): Cursive Worksheet
Wednesday: Homework: Non-challenge - ABC Order in spelling journal
Challenge - Activity 1 in spelling journal
Friday: List 7 final test
SCIENCE
We will be wrapping up chapter 9 at the end of the week with an open book graded review of lesson 3. Students will take the chapter 9 test on Wed., Oct. 17. They have been given a study guide.
SOCIAL STUDIES
There will be a continent quiz on Wed., Oct. 10. Students will have access to a word bank with all the continent and ocean names. They will be required to indicate where each continent and ocean is located on a map.
Enjoy the crisp, cool weekend!
