The Jungle Book
Mrs. Knueven's Classroom Newsletter
Upcoming Events
12/11 Indiana's Birthday
12/14 Vocabulary Quiz
12/14 WTW Quiz
12/19 Science Test
12/20 Math Test
12/21Gingerbread House Competition
12/22 Winter Break Begins
Curriculum Corner
Writing: We will be completing final edits and optional illustrations on our narratives this week.
Spelling: There will be a spelling quiz this Friday. No spelling the week before Winter Break
Vocabulary: This week, we will be reviewing the roots and prefixes from the first five lessons. Vocabulary packet will be due Thursday and the quiz will be Friday. No vocabulary the week before Winter Break.
Reading:
We will be working on nonfiction reading strategies for the next two weeks through the #12
DaysofNewsela challenge. Check us out on Twitter to see what we learn each day!
Science:
Our new kit has arrived! We will continue working on forces and motion using our K'Nex vehicles this week. We will be studying potential vs. kinetic energy, friction, and wind resistance. Study guides will come home this week and will be due 12/18.
Math:
We will continue to work on unit 3 in math. Topics covered will include fractions and decimals in the tenths and hundredths and measuring in mm, cm, and m, and comparing decimals. Study guides will come home this week and will be due 12/19.
STEPS to SIEW:
This year, student will be participating in a new curriculum called Second Step. At Stonegate, we will be referring to it as "Steps to Strong In Every Way." Every Friday, students will be participating in a lesson focused on social-emotional learning. This week, we will be focusing on managing anxiety.
Indiana's Birthday
Indiana T-shirts
Some students wanted to take their t-shirts home and others opted to leave them at school. If your child brought his/her t-shirt home today, please make sure it is worn for Indiana's birthday on Tuesday.