Week of May 12th

Math:  This week we will do a mini unit on measurement.  First we will learn about linear measurement and discuss customary and metric units of measurement.  Next, we will learn about measuring mass and liquid.

Please look through your child's books from home and return any that belong to Mrs. Owens and Ms. Smith.  We would really appreciate having those books back in our libraries!!

Week of April 28th

Math:  This week we will have a review week to prepare for ACT Aspire.  Remember to study multiplication facts and complete Dreambox!

Science:  This week we will continue to study weather and research natural disasters.

Week of April 21st

Math:  We are continuing our unit on Geometry.  Students will be learning new vocabulary and sorting shapes based on its attributes. The Geometry test will be given on Friday.

Science:  We will continue our study of weather. Students will be studying natural disasters and conducting research to share with the class.

Week of April 14th

Math:  We will finish up Fractions this week and students will have a test on Wednesday.  We will begin a unit on Geometry later this week.

*Please continue to have your child study multiplication every night and complete 60 minutes of Dreambox.

Science:  We will continue our study of weather.  Students will learn about various weather tools and symbols used on weather maps.

Week of April 7th

Math: We will continue our unit on fractions.  This week we will focus on equivalent fractions and looking at fractions on a number line (between 0 and 1).

Fluency:  PLEASE continue to work on multiplication fluency each day for homework.  It is important that your child continue to practice even after pass offs.

Science:  We will continue our unit on weather this week...and with that being said, what kind of weather have we been having this year? :)

Week of March 31st

Math: This week we are beginning our unit on fractions.  We will study fractions of a whole, fractions of a set, and fractions on a number line.

Fluency:  Please continue to have your child study multiplication fluency each day.  Even if your child has "passed off", he or she needs to continue to practice their facts.

Dreambox: If your child is absent on a Tuesday, he or she will need to do an additional 30 minutes of dreambox at home.  We go to the computer lab each Tuesday to complete the required school time of dreambox, which is 30 minutes.  Your child is graded each week based on the time he or she has spent on dreambox.  It is counted as a homework grade in the gradebook.

Science:  This week we will begin a unit on natural disasters.

Happy Spring Break!!!