Ebert Updates
Dear UMAC parents,
If you have not already done so, please help me prepare for our upcoming conference this week by filling out the Conference Planning Form:
https://goo.gl/forms/jr5zd48xmkm6h0bQ2
Thank you for for your valuable comments and questions. I look forward to discussing your child’s progress with you and share the goals that your child and I have set for the school year.
April Ebert
Writing
This week our writers will be given time to dive into their independent writing pieces. This writer’s workshop time allows students to use their creativity to create a variety of writing pieces. Some examples of writing pieces that students create during this time are: a creative narrative story, an expository essay/brochure to explain a specific topic, comic book/graphic novel, a persuasive writing to persuade a specific audience to act in a desired way. During this time students work through the writing process and engage in thoughtful discussions with peers and teacher. Be sure to ask your child what they are working on in writer’s workshop this week!
Math
This week old friends will focus on:
Learning a variety of addition/subtractions properties (commutative, associative, and distributive)
Rounding and estimating with decimals
New friends will focus on:
Estimating products
Using place value to multiply
- Comparing methods of one digit by two digit numbers
Reading
In shared reading next week, our team will focus how effective readers determine the point of view in texts. As well as how readers and writers build knowledge about a topic. We will analyze point of view and gather research on the topic of tornadoes and hurricanes.
Social Studies
We have been brushing up on our map skills in social studies. Students are learning how to use a variety of maps and map features. These will be important skills throughout the year as we explore the regions of the United States. This week students will apply their knowledge as they complete geography challenges using their desk maps.
Coming Events
Wednesday, October 19 - Early Release 2:00pm dismissal,
Wednesday October, 19 - Friday, October, 21 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 20 - NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 21 - NO SCHOOL