May 6, 2015 Newsletter

ELA: We are reviewing standards from throughout the year. We will be review test taking strategies such as; scanning the text before reading to look for text features and predict what the text will be about, read the questions to become familiar, read the text underlining any information that seems important to refer back to, read all the answer choices and eliminate the ones that are incorrect, and finally-select the best answer.

In writing students are working on publishing narratives using Big Universe.

****Please don’t forget that your students should be working on their 2nd book project due May 13. Information about the project is on our blog under “Helpful Documents”.

Math: In math we have begun measurement of liquid and solid mass, using liters, milliliters, grams and kilograms. The students have enjoyed using balance scales and gram weight to weigh classroom items. We will also review measuring with a ruler and completing line plots. After this we will begin our EOG review. We strongly encourage the students to be using IXL to review previously taught standards.   

Science: Students began our unit on plants and soils. They researched plants and seed parts. We have investigated a bean seed and planted Wisconsin Fast Growing Plants. Today students will be researching composting and making their own compost bins. Thank you for sending in compost and worms! :) We will also research and investigate different soil types.

IXL Computer Program: As we get closer to the EOG’s we have a registered for a 30 day free trial of IXL. Students have the login information and we will be working on this some in class. Practice at home is encouraged when possible. There is a language arts section however, we will be focusing mostly on the math as a review.

Teacher Appreciation

Thank you so very much for all of the appreciation and love we have felt especially in the past three days. We love what we do and the time spent with your children. Thank you for sharing them with us and supporting our efforts.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful moms! Enjoy your special day.

Important Dates:

May 7 - Movie Night  5:30

May 16 - Saturday make up day 9:15-12:45

May 19 - EOG Reading 9:30

May 20 - EOG Math 9:30

May 25 - Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

May 30 - Saturday Full Day 9:15-3:45 Brassy Bear Picnic 12:15-1:00 whole school