2017 - 2018 Nerd House Coffee Talk
Home of Ms. Smalling's Strong Brewed Crew, Issue 4
Another Great Week in the Coffee House
Good afternoon everyone!! It's been another terrific week in 305. We've done a lot of learning, strengthened relationships with each other as group members and with our kindergarten friends as science mentors, and honed our thinking skills beyond just taking in new information. I'm very impressed by the quality of work done this week...and as always, I'm emphasizing process over product. More about that at back to school night! Hope to see all of you there.
Anne
Science Buddy Meetings Continued
Speaking Subject-ively
Our Week In Math
We cruised through rounding and comparing numbers this week. It was a welcome feeling of success from our week before. We will move in to Addition and Subtraction with estimating this week.
Our Week In Science
We had a great week of mixtures and solutions. I encourage you to ask your child/children to explain the difference between the two.
Our Week In Reading
It's been a long and successful week of character studies and conflicts. We will use the ideas generated this week as we head on to Historical Fiction this week.
Our Week In Social Studies
We dipped our toe in the geography of Texas this week. We will continue to look at the economics, climate, landscape, and geographical features of the four regions in Texas.
Our Week In Word Work
One more successful week of review in the books for Word Work. We discussed the rules of adding -ing to VC and VCC words. We also discussed exceptions to the rule. As we continue our study of -ing patterns this week, we will be looking at VCe and VVC words.
Our Week In Writing
We continue to explore the writing process in relation to our own work this week. We will be continuing to concentrate on mentor texts and using them to enhance our own personal memoirs.
Important Dates to Remember This Week!
Picture Day - Tuesday, October 3
Bring your best smile!
Astros Spirit Day - Thursday, October 5
Join us in rooting on our home team for the playoffs by wearing your Astros spirit gear!
Back to School Night - Thursday, October 5
Agenda:
Welcome Back
New Homework Procedures
Genius Hour
Austin Field Trip - October 10
MFAH Field Trip - November 14
Host Herbie
Herbie would love to be your guest for the weekend!!!! If you're interested in taking him home for family time, please let me know!! He will be ready.