Mrs. Cole's Column
Monday, February 8, 2016
Dressed up for Career Day!
Valentine's Day
Recycle Heart and Sole
- slippers
- roller blades
- ice skates
- shoes with more than 2 inch heel
- winter boots
- torn or ripped shoes
THANK YOU! The class with the most shoes donated wins a prize!
ISTEP
On Monday, February 29 we will begin our first round of ISTEP testing.
This portion includes:
Reading-Multiple reading passages and constructed responses
Math-Problem solving with writing portion
Writing-Extended responses to reading passages
All sections of ISTEP will be timed. Anything not finished cannot be completed at a later time.
School Supplies - Pencils
What's happening this week in Room 512!
Math-
We are beginning our Measurement unit. This includes measuring to the nearest inch, half inch, and quarter inch. In addition, we will learn units of length, capacity, and weight.
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 test writing to better prepare for the ISTEP test starting Monday, February 29.
Reading-
We are starting Unit 4 Week 2:
Comprehension Strategy: Ask and Answer Questions
Comprehension Skill: Point of View
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
Grammar: Contractions with Not
Social Studies
Government
Scholastic Book Order
Reminders
Math homework due Friday, February 12
Reading homework due Friday, February 12
Math Fact Mastery - Friday, February 12
Websites to use at home
Riddle of the Week
What has a foot but no legs?
The first person to give the answer to Mrs. Cole will receive some $!