August 22, 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 2: Multiply by One-Digit Numbers. Students have nightly math homework either in the Practice Book or textbook. See student agenda for nightly page numbers. The math textbook has notes and examples and should come home for support with homework.

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

*Animated Math Models (Carmen Sandiego with the red hat) gives more practice on the skills.

*Interactive Student Text has practice problems and tutorials for home support.

Chapter 2 Quiz is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28. (Date subject to change depending on the pace of learning.)

• Language Arts: In Wonders for ELA, we continue our selections next week where students read selections that focus on natural disasters and how people respond to them. Students will use Rereading strategies and Comparing and Contrasting skills as they read the selections to strengthen reading strategies and vocabulary. This unit also ties with Science standards.

Grammar: Unit 1 Week 3 - Compound Sentences . Students can access Wonders online for Spelling and Grammar practice.

• Useful Websites:
  • Wonders
  • Lexia
  • Newsela
  • Readworks.org
• Social Studies: We continue with chapter 1: California's Geography and Early Peoples. Students are learning about where California is located in the world, native tribes, and regions.

All tests/quizzes are open-book and notes.

--Social Studies and Science will integrate--

• Science: We use Mystery Science online.

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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. 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:

• APEX is here!!! August 20-August 30. Fun run is August 29. See APEX letters in Synergy for details. Thank you for those who have donated so far!
• 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.