September 21, 2015

Calendar:

Wednesday, September 23: Noon Dismissal. Professional Development for teachers. Extended Day is available, contact Karen McDonald.

Friday, September 25: Math Test over Chapters 1 and 2 in the math book.

Friday, September 25: Spirit Day and Feed the Need Chapel. Please bring food donations for the St. Paul's Food Pantry.

Friday, September 25-27 St. Paul's at the Plaza Art Fair.

Wednesday, September 30: Science Test over Plant Unit. A study guide will be  given to students on Wednesday.
Friday, October 2, 8:30 Pet Blessing on soccer field.

Friday, October 2, 3:30-6 Family Fun Fest(rescheduled)
Wednesday, October 7 Field Trip to Mahaffie Farm. Depart school at 8:50 and return to school at 2:30.

Homework:

Monday: Read,study math facts, addition and subtraction, study for Math test.

Tuesday: Read,study math facts, addition and subtraction, study for Math test.

Wednesday: Read,study math facts, addition and subtraction, study for Science and Math test.

Thursday: Read,study math facts, addition and subtraction, study for Science and Math test

Friday: Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. 

Class News:

Reading and Social Studies:

Lewis and Clark Unit:

This week we begin reading In Their Own Words, Lewis and Clark by George Sullivan, and will learn about the Louisiana Purchase. We will have many activities relating to this book including  a colorful map, a song, and a timeline.  Students will be working on a journal of plants and animals that Lewis and Clark see on their journey and learning about the important individuals that helped Lewis and Clark on their adventure.  

Language Arts:

Students will begin writing their personal narratives this week.  They will begin with the brainstorming step and then move on to their rough draft. 
In grammar we are working on memorization of six jingles, the sentence, the noun, the verb, the adverb,  the adjective, and the article adjective. Students are also learning how to classify/diagram sentences. 

Math:

Students are finishing up lessons in Chapters 1 and 2 in their math book.  This week we will review ordering numbers from least to greatest, comparing numbers, and finally review for the test on Friday.  A review sheet will be sent home on Tuesday.  Your child can use this information to study for his/her test.

Science:
In science we are concluding our plant unit. Students will have a test over the plant unit on Wednesday, September 30. I have prepared a Study Guide for the students. They also have their Science Spirals, and they have access to the textbook online. The test is mostly multiple choice, however there are a couple of questions requiring answers written in sentences. We will also be reviewing the material in class.

S.T.E.M. Students are working in groups to build a platform out of craft sticks and glue. They havealready  planned and designed. The construction will be on Tuesday.


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Please note lunch is not served to students on Wednesday when we have noon dismissal.