March 2-6
In like a lion, out like a lamb!
News This Week
We are studying Dr. Seuss this week. March 2 is Theodore Seuss Geisel's birthday. Our focus will be The Lorax. Over the next 6 weeks we will be working on conservation, recycling, and helping our environment. (Lady in the Moon is listed as Feb 23-27 on the blue matrix by error.)
Next Thursday is the Pelican's Nest field trip. I will send home more information later this week with what kids need to bring. Our ability to get in the bay depends on the weather so it may change between now and the end of next week!
Encourage Students to Leave Toys at Home Please
Studies This Week
- Story: Reading Street Unit 4, Week 4 - The Lady in the Moon / The Lorax
- Skills: Realism and Fantasy
- Phonics: long i spelled ie and igh
- Phonics: kn says n, wr says r
- Sight words: above, eight, laugh, moon, tough
- Practice at home: Read decodables and AR books
Spelling
- Practice spelling and writing words.
- Visit spellingcity.com/meverette for more practice.
- Words this week: lie, tie, high, might, right, night, bright, light, pie, tight
Math
- Unit 7 - Color, Shape and Number Patterns
- We will develop patterns, sequences, and functions. This lays the groundwork for algebra later.
- Example: ABCD ABCD ABCD How many letters are in one unit? (Four: A, B, C, and D). How many repeating units are there? (Three: the pattern repeats three times).
- Example: If I have six pennies now, and I get three more each day for 10 days in a row, how many will I have at the end of the 10 days? (6+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3=36)
Vocabulary
These words are used in English, math, or science we will learn throughout the week. Words are NOT tested, but will help understanding. Students are not expected to be able to spell these words.
- delightful, festive, symbol, memory, errands, fiesta, ordinary, refreshments
- pattern, repeating pattern, unit
- conserve, recycle, environment, nature, pollution
Writing & Grammar
- Possessives - words that show ownership with 's
- Written responses - how to answer questions fully
- Expository (factual/explaining) writing
Science
- Conservation
Social Studies:
- Conservation, the natural environment, and beginning land forms/masses over the next couple of weeks
End of 3rd Quarter - March 13 - 1/2 Day
Upcoming Events
March
7- SEEDS Classic Rock Run
10 - Snow Wizard
12 - Pelican's Nest Field Trip
13 - 1/2 Day, 11:40 First Bell Dismissal
End of Q 3
Father Daughter 80s Dance