From the Desk of Mrs. Larned...
October 13th, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October
- Wednesday, October 18th: Picture Retakes
- Friday, October 20th: 1/2 Day (afternoon staff PD)
- Monday, October 23rd: No School (Fall Break)
- Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween Party
November
- Wednesday, November 1st: 1/2 Day (Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30-5:00pm)
- Thursday, November 2nd: Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00-6:30pm)
- Wednesday, November 22nd- Friday, November 24th: Thanksgiving Break
Homework
Just a friendly reminder that homework comes home with students each afternoon (Monday-Thursday) and it is asked that they bring back their completed assignment with them each morning. Thank you so much for your help in ensuring that homework is getting done and returned on a regular basis! . Keep up the great work, learners (and families)!! 🙂
Math
Language Arts
In the area of Language Arts, we have been continuing to build our reading stamina and strengthen our predicting, inferring, and overall reading comprehension skills. Each day, students participate in a silent (independent) reading period, individualized IXL Language Arts activity, and participate in a small- group reading lesson. Next week, we will be venturing into our second Wonders (Language Arts curriculum) unit focusing on expository text and summarizing our new knowledge using important details from these informational texts.
In the area of writing, we are working to draft, edit, and publish our opinion essays regarding the topic of extra recess and if it is beneficial or unnecessary. Once we have completed our opinion essays, we will begin learning how to draft our own compare-and-contrast essays!
Science/ Social Studies
Last week, we officially wrapped up our first Science unit pertaining to the study of rocks! Over the course of the past 4 weeks, we have been learning all about the patterns of Earth's features, weathering, erosion, natural hazards, and the creation of fossils.
Next up, our class will be delving into a Social Studies unit pertaining to all things government! This week, students were asked to imagine a classroom, community, and world without any rules and laws. We imagined what it would look like/sound like, as well as brainstormed what types of issues we think might arise if everyone was able to whatever they wanted. From there, we discussed why there is a need for laws/rules to abide by and how the government aids in the law making/abiding process.
Class Dojo App
If you haven't had the opportunity to sign up for the Class Dojo app, you can use the QR code below to get linked to our classroom page. I often send important notices/reminders and share photos of our class' learning adventures through Class Dojo. I hope to see you on the app soon. 🙂