Last week we wrapped up The Chocolate Touch and worked together to determine the theme of the story. We also completed our i-Ready diagnostics, and our students showed amazing growth—we’re so proud of their hard work! 

This week students will be learning...

Reading- This week in Reading, we’ll be diving into a variety of holiday books from our amazing librarian, Mrs. Arnold! As we read, students will practice making and confirming predictions (TEKS 3.6A, 3.6C, 3.7C, 3.7E) and continue to explore figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, and personification (TEKS 3.3B, 3.6D, 3.6F, 3.7C, 3.7F, 3.7G, 3.10D). We’ll also look closely at text structure to understand how authors organize their ideas (TEKS 3.6G, 3.7C, 3.7G, 3.9Diii, 3.10B) and compare points of view to see how different narrators shape a story (TEKS 3.7C, 3.7F, 3.7G, 3.10E).

Grammar-This week, students will practice verbs in the past, present, and future (TEKS 3.11Dii). They will identify different verb tenses in sentences and use them correctly in their own writing to make their stories clear and accurate. 

***9's fact fluency quiz Thursday (1/15)***

Before break we wrapped up our Unit 4 Multiplication and Division Application. Now onto unit 5 Data and Analysis!

This week the students will be learning...

• I can summarize a set of data to solve problems. (TEKS 3.8B)

• I can organize data into a frequency table and dot plot and analyze the data to solve problems. (TEKS 3.8B)

To help your child at home with these skills-

• Create word problems involving up multiplication with two digit multiplied by one digit.

• Practice their multiplication facts/ skip counting. (Students can log onto canvas for a link to our songs and online flashcards)

• Work in independent practice workbook on pages.

• Practice division and multiplication multi-step story problems.

The images below are some ideas of math practice to do at home (choice board) and examples of these types of representations.

3.4C GEOGRAPHY. The student understands the concepts of location, distance, and direction on maps and globes. The student is expected to identify, create and interpret maps of places that contain map elements including a title, compass rose, legend, scale, and grid system.

Studies Weekly Newspaper and App 

Week 14 Models of the World

3.9A Earth and space.The student knows there are recognizable objects and patterns in Earth's solar system. The student is expected to construct models and explain the orbits of the Sun, Earth, and Moon in relation to each other.

McGraw Hill App Chapter 7 Lesson 3

- Please remind your child to take proper care of their Chromebook: always carry it with two hands, keep it away from food, drinks, and younger siblings, and store it safely when not in use. Each night, ensure there is a designated place to charge the Chromebook and double-check that it makes it into your child’s backpack each morning. While we will reinforce that caring for the device is the student’s responsibility, your support during these first few weeks is essential.

Additionally, please send in wired earbuds or headphones that plug into your child’s Chromebook. If possible, label them with your child’s name.

We love seeing our students excited about their favorite toys and fidgets — but we’ve noticed they’re starting to take over our classrooms like tiny, colorful invaders. 

Starting this week, toys and fidgets should stay at home unless a student has a fidget accommodation listed in their IEP or 504 Plan. For students who do have approved fidgets, please make sure they:

• Fit in one hand

• Can be used quietly while working

This helps us keep our classrooms focused, calm, and ready for learning. Thank you for your support! 💚🐊