Week 24
Here's a look at what we’re working on in class and some important upcoming dates!
Reading (Character Study Unit): We’re diving into character analysis, identifying traits, and using evidence from the text to support our thinking.
Fundations (Phonics & Spelling): We will complete Unit 9 and begin Unit 10 (the double vowell syllable) as we continue strengthening our foundational skills. Link to Resources.
Writing: Students are crafting POWERFUL PARAGRAPHS, focusing on topic sentences, FREDS (supporting details), “say mores” (elaboration), and strong conclusions.
Math: We’re wrapping up Unit 4 (multiplication, division, and word problems) before starting an exciting new Fractions Unit.
Science: We’re refining our DoodleBot designs to make our drawing robots even better!
Cursive: We’re practicing cursive writing with letters c, a, d, g, h, t, p, e, l, f, u, and y.
Read-A-Thon: The Read-A-Thon continues until Wednesday—keep up the amazing reading, Mitchell Readers!
Important Dates:
Monday, March 31st - ELA MCAS, session 1
Tuesday, April 1st- ELA MCAS, session 2
Thursday, May 8th- Math MCAS, session 1
Friday, May 9th- Math MCAS, session 2
Friday, May 30th - The State Fair for parents, 8:30AM-9:30AM
Repeat Announcements:
Media: Our book swapping day is on Wednesdays--please help your child remember to return their library books.
Thank you to Mr. Amari (Elizabeth's dad), last week's Mystery Reader. Would you like to volunteer as our next Mystery Reader? Click HERE to sign up.
Special Subject Schedule
Monday -- Spanish and Art
Tuesday -- P.E.
Wednesday -- Media
Thursday -- Music and P.E.
Friday -- Spanish
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 18th - Trip to the Commonwealth Museum
Monday, March 31st - ELA MCAS, session 1
Tuesday, April 1st- ELA MCAS, session 2
Thursday, May 8th- Math MCAS, session 1
Friday, May 9th- Math MCAS, session 2
Monday, May 27th - Tentative new date to visit the Statehouse
Friday, May 30th- State Fair for parents, 8:30AM
Created 3/2025
Jennifer_ramras@needham.k12.ma.us