It is so nice having all of our Grizzlies back together again. We are getting back into the swing of things. I do hope everyone had a restful and fun-filled break.
Tonight's Homework needs to be adjusted a bit. The students do not need to estimate in mm. They should just measure in cm. Thank you Schoenthaler family for bringing that to my attention.
Progress Reports will be coming home tomorrow (1/13). Please keep the report and sign both the first and second line of the signature card. Do not remove it, but return the envelope with the signature card attached. (If you remember, I forgot to have you sign that you received the 1st 9-week progress report.)
To keep the envelope mentioned above from becoming over-stuffed, I went ahead and sent home some very important papers. There should be:
- directions for completing an on-line survey
- records of financial transactions for taxes
- directions for logging onto CRCT practice testing site
- information about an incentive program for CRCT practice
Please remember to have your child complete their reading log each day. Also don't forget to sign the behavior sheet each week. These papers should remain in the binder at all times.
Here is what we've been doing this week:
Math:
- calculating the perimeter of objects
- practicing multiplication facts (Our goal is 90 out of 100 correct in 5 minutes.)
Language Arts:
- vocabulary development
- comprehension strategies
- increasing fluency
- writing a report
- pronouns
Science:
- regions of Georgia
- research skills
Fluency is one area that has been preventing our Grizzlies from moving up in reading levels. You can help by having your child read aloud to a family member. Not only is it good practice but it will help them feel more comfortable when they have to read aloud for assessments. We began a new program this week that will help with this. Ask your child about it.
We visited the Media Center to begin a research project on a region of Georgia. Your child has chosen a region to study and will be creating a book filled with information. Although the research and writing will be completed in class, your child may choose to find information outside of school. Just have them jot down some notes and bring them to class. They will also need to record the source of the information for their bibliography.
Looking for Volunteers: I would love to have a volunteer or two to:
- tear out and organize pages from our sort book
- cut out some laminating
- and this is a weird one but... if anyone has a drill bit that drills into concrete, I would love to hang a shelf above our coat rack. I will purchase the materials, I just don't have the bit.
