Mrs. Cole's Column
Monday, January 25, 2016
What's happening this week in Room 512!
Math-
We have begun our unit on Area and Perimeter.
Please encourage studying math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) at home. If you are unsure what facts your child should be studying, please email me. I can also print out flashcards to study at home.
Writing-
We are continuing our unit on persuasive/opinion writing. We will be publishing this week. I am really proud of their hard work. They are doing great on persuading me on different topics - like convincing me to get a classroom pet. :)
Reading-
We are starting Unit 3 Week 6
This is a review week. We will be reading, practicing, and performing Reader's Theater. We have three different plays that will be performed on Thursday.
Our Unit 3 test will be on Friday.
Groups will also be conducting research on a specific era (Homesteaders 1860s; World War I (1910s) and Space Exploration (1960s). They will present their research on a timeline to the class on Thursday.
Social Studies
Communities build a Nation - Review will be on Tuesday, January 26 and the test will take place on Thursday, January 28. This will be an OPEN book test.
Report Card Envelopes
Reminders
Math homework due Friday, January 29
Math Fact Mastery - Friday, January 29
Websites to use at home
Riddle of the Week
What begins with a T, ends with a T, and has T in it?
The first person to give the answer to Mrs. Cole will receive some $!