August 1, 2019

Math: Students are encouraged to log into Think Central and Xtramath (4 points per week towards math grade) through the school portal for math practice.

• Chapter 1: Place Value, Addition and Subtraction to One Million. Students have nightly math homework in the Practice Book. The math textbook has notes and examples and should come home for support with homework.

*Remember! Math on the Spot videos help with the "Think Smarter" word problems.

• Chapter 1 Test: Friday, August 9. Students will bring home the study guide on Thursday to finish up.

Language Arts: In Wonders for ELA, we continue our selections next week where students read selections that focus on Fairy Tales that teach how clever ideas can help solve a problem. Students will use predicting strategies and sequencing skills for events. We read through to strengthen our reading strategies and vocabulary.

• Useful Websites:
  • Wonders
  • Lexia
  • Newsela
  • Readworks.org

Social Studies: We begin chapter 1: California's Geography and Early Peoples. Students will learn about where California is located in the world, native tribes, and regions.

• All tests/quizzes are open-book and notes.

--Social Studies and Science alternate.--

Science: We use our textbook and Mystery Science online.

• All tests/quizzes are open-book and notes.

Homework Agendas: Please sign the agenda every night after your child has completed their homework. Leave me a note if there was an issue I can help them with. Please do NOT sign your child's agenda if they didn't complete their homework. Thank you!

Reading Counts: Students should be reading EVERY night for homework and taking tests weekly for Reading Counts (Coming soon!). Please make sure your child is focused on ONE book at a time so they can concentrate on the content.

***Setting goals helps us succeed! Our class goal for the next few weeks is to finish books at our lexile level and earn at least 5 points a week.***

Grades: If you aren't registered for Synergy (Parent Vue), you must visit the office for the form. Teachers cannot send the forms home with students. This is where you will find your child's grades/progress in real time.

** Remember to check your child's Home Folder (in the very back of their binder) on Thursdays for graded tests and assignments.

Scholastic Book Club Orders: If you are interested in ordering, please order online using our classroom code: Q67CZ When you order using our classroom code, points go toward our classroom library. Thank you!

Email address: swalther@egusd.net

**IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS:

• Thursdays: "Home Folders" need to be checked on Thursdays for office flyers, graded papers, etc. Students write "Home Folder" in the agenda as a reminder to check it and empty it.
  • There was nothing in our Home Folders this week. Look for papers to come home next week.
• Scholastic Book Club Flyers will come home next week. If you choose to order books, please order online using my classroom code Q67CZ. Please try to get orders in by August 9. Thank you!