Room 24 News
October 13, 2015
Important Notes & Upcoming Events
Friday Folders: Don't forget to take the graded papers & flyers out of your student's Friday Folder over the weekend.
Picture Day: Picture Day will be Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
Crickets: Thank you to those of you who so quickly signed up to feed our geckos! We still have dates available so if you have not yet, please go to our sign up genius and find a date or two that work for you. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4eaaa82daaf58-feed
Website: Please visit our website for updates: http://sbsd.schoolwires.net/Page/1697
There is a link to my email address as well as the school's phone number. There is also a link to our homework page. I try to be very diligent about updating the weekly homework.
The Week at a Glance:
Monday: Music
Tuesday: Discovery Labs
Wednesday:
Thursday: Earthquake Drill
Friday: Module 1 Math test, HOT Time
Picture Day: Picture Day will be Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
Crickets: Thank you to those of you who so quickly signed up to feed our geckos! We still have dates available so if you have not yet, please go to our sign up genius and find a date or two that work for you. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4eaaa82daaf58-feed
Website: Please visit our website for updates: http://sbsd.schoolwires.net/Page/1697
There is a link to my email address as well as the school's phone number. There is also a link to our homework page. I try to be very diligent about updating the weekly homework.
The Week at a Glance:
Monday: Music
Tuesday: Discovery Labs
Wednesday:
Thursday: Earthquake Drill
Friday: Module 1 Math test, HOT Time
What We Are Learning
Math
Place Value in Base Tens
This week the students are working on multiplying and dividing fraction decimals by a whole number. The students are learning the standard algorithm but more importantly they are learning why the standard algorithm works. If the math looks a little complicated ask your student to explain!
This week the students are working on multiplying and dividing fraction decimals by a whole number. The students are learning the standard algorithm but more importantly they are learning why the standard algorithm works. If the math looks a little complicated ask your student to explain!
Language Arts
Comprehension Skill & Strategy Focus: We will draw conclusions about characters by making inferences about their actions.
Grammar: Simple, compound, & complex sentences
Writing: Personal Narrative
Read-a-loud: Longwalker's Journey
Book Club Book: The Westing Game
Grammar: Simple, compound, & complex sentences
Writing: Personal Narrative
Read-a-loud: Longwalker's Journey
Book Club Book: The Westing Game
Social Studies
Students are beginning to present their research on the different American Indian regions. A compare & contrast essay about two regions will be the culminating test. Then we will move on to European exploration of the New World.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Our first community service project this year is collecting money for UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund). By simply collecting loose change around the house our students can make a huge impact in the lives of children around the world who do not have access to clean water, immunizations, or proper nutrition. Please return the orange boxes on Monday, Nov. 2nd. Every little bit helps.
Visit http://www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat for more information.
Visit http://www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat for more information.
Publishing Party!
The students have worked tirelessly to create beautiful narratives commemorating a special event in their lives. We want to celebrate our work with you! Please come to Rm. 24 for a Publishing Party on Friday, Oct. 23rd from 10:00-10:30am.
Astro Camp
I am so happy to announce that we have almost 100% of the Astrocamp forms/money turned in. Thank you for being so quick to turn everything in! If you still have yet to return the forms please do so ASAP. The money is due by November 13th. If you have questions or concerns please contact me.