Mrs. Castine's Class
with Mrs. Wilson
Week of April 22nd
Learning Objectives
Spelling Words
however, now, about, two, anyone, edge, purse, hurting, turtle, burned
Word Family: -ur (bossy r)
Grammar: inflected endings (-ing and -ed)
We will read "fractured" Texas fairy tales this week and use these stories to make text to text connections with the original versions.
Writing
We will write our own "fractured" Texas fairy tale.
Math
Students will represent, compare, and order numbers to 120 using place value.
Science & Social Studies
We will be learning about our great state this week. We will identify the different landforms that are found around our state, learn about some important Texas heroes, and create a map of Texas.
A few pictures from this past week.....
Welcome Chicks
Not all of our chicks hatched or did well, but we had a few join us last week. They are now back safe at the farm.
Field Trip
The kids were VERY excited about the bus ride!
The Perot Museum
This group was most thrilled with the escalator ride. :)
Jackson & Silas
Anna "flying" like a bird at the museum
Sydney & Skylar
Important Information
FYI
**STAAR Closed Campus Days**
April 23rd & 24
NO visitors or volunteers on campus due to testing in 3rd, 4th & 5th.
Thursday, April 25 @ 6:30pm - PTA Meeting and Magician
Friday, May 3 - Mav Fan Jam (April) 8:15am
Class Information
Email: twilson@mckinneyisd.net
Website: mrscastine.wikispaces.com
Location: Jesse McGowen Elementary School
Phone: 469-203-4300