NOVEMER 11, 2022

I hope everyone has been enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures! As midwesterners, we know these mild conditions are not likely to last! The kids have loved their time at recess with these Spring-like conditions!

Kindly read below to find out about what we are learning!

Literacy

We are currently reading a shared text titled Washed Up, a story about three families who encounter various challenges while trying to win a survival reality show. Within the text, students are working hard to use close reading skills to analyze important events, character responses and theme. This text is rich with figurative language and vocabulary, which will also continue to be a focus of our learning.

Writing

Our students recently finished their first analytical paper, discussing the most important reasons that cellphones can actually enhance learning in schools—if used effectively. Their focus was to write engaging introductory and concluding paragraphs, as well as working to add evidence to support their key ideas. Be sure to ask your child to share it with you! They made quite the compelling arguments!

Math

Our students are continuing their work with decimals. They are currently refining their skills in the area of using expanded decimal notation, comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, and rounding decimals. Earlier in the week we took a checkpoint in order to gauge how ell students are understanding these concepts. Next week, learning about metric conversions will also be a focus of instruction. Students are also learning about the metric system during our November number corner collection. Be sure to ask your student about our “meter a day” activity!

Social Studies

Students have continued their inquiry based activities focused on exploring the rich history of the Indigenous people of America. We’ve been looking closely at the cultural traditions, such as storytelling, which was an important part of their way of life. Students have been working cooperatively in groups, researching and presenting information they’ve been discovering.

Upcoming Events

• Monday, November 14 - Band Concert (@ 7:00 PM)

• Wednesday, November 16 - Orchestra Concert (@ 7:00 PM)

• Thursday, November 16 - Family Reading Night (@ 6:30-7:30 PM)

• Friday, November 17 - Trimester 1 Report Cards Go Live (@ 3:00 PM)

• Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

• Tuesday, November 29 - Early Release (Dismissal @ 2:05 PM)

Friendly Reminders

• Please remind your student to charge his/her iPad and Logitech Crayon every night

• Please remember to send your student with a healthy snack - nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!

• Please continue to have your student practice their multiplication facts up to 12

• If your child participates in orchestra or band, please remind him/her to bring their instrument on their lesson day