Weekly Update
Week of March 2 thru March 6
Coming up next week:
We will take our MOCK STAAR test on Monday and then proceed with perimeter and area. Students will have to know how to find both and how to find the missing sides of shape when given the perimeter or area.
Science:
We will continue to discuss the Solar System by presenting our projects. (Due Monday)
Reading:
We will take our major assessment covering Biographies and Nonfiction. This assessment will be two reading passages with comprehension questions. We will review for this on Monday/Tuesday in class. We will take our vocabulary quiz on unit 10 on Thursday.
Writing:
We will continue our "Favorite Season" expository composition. There are no spelling words next week.
Social Studies:
We will begin our study of landmarks and natural resources.
Tests/Quizzes:
- Wednesday (3/4) Biography/Nonfiction Assessment (no study guide for this test)
- Thursday (3/5) Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 10
- No Spelling Test this week
Homework:
- Scholastic News: "Titanic" (due Friday)
Comparing 2d and 3d shapes
Sorting 2D shapes
Sorting 2D shapes
Schedule of Events:
3/2 Mock STAAR testing Math
3/3 General PTO Meeting -9:00
3/2 Solar System project DUE
3/4 Unit 9 Solar System Test
3/4 Model Citizen 9:30
3/5 Spirit Night at Sonic
3/5 Battle of the Books (6-8)
3/6 End of 9 weeks
3/9 thru 3-15 Spring Break
3/16 No School
3/23 Spirit Night at ElChaparro
3/25 Report Cards go home
3/25 3rd Reading STAAR Mock
3/26 2nd Grade Musical 9:30 & 6:00