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!!!

 

Week of March 17th

 

 

Math: This week we will finish our unit on area and perimeter and have a test on Wednesday. We will begin our unit on fractions on Thursday.

 

Science:  This week we will finish our unit on Matter.  We will discuss chemical vs. physical change.

This week in Language Arts

Week of March 10

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Read 20 minutes ·         AR book ·         Handwriting -  Write each word one time in cursive   Dreambox   Book Orders due	Read 20 minutes ·         AR book ·         Cursive Handwriting -  Write each word one time in cursive   Dreambox	Read 20 minutes ·         AR book ·         Cursive Handwriting -  Write each word one time in cursive   Dreambox	Read 20 minutes ·         AR book   Spelling Test         Dreambox	Read 20 minutes ·         AR book   Dreambox     Desoto Caverns Field trip

 

Reading Text: Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary The students will read the book Beezus and Ramona.  The vocabulary for this week is: exasperate, exasperated, exasperation, exasperating, modest. modestly, contradict, contradicting, confide, confided, indignant, admire.  We will be discussing the different forms of the words, as they appeared in the book.  We will be reviewing each chapter using different graphic organizers.   Reading Log: Please have your child fill out the reading log each night after they have read 20 minutes. Parents need to sign and date the reading log each day. They should be at 30% of their goal by the end of this week.
Language Writing     We will continue writing narrative essays using a prompt.  We will edit and make improvements in the essays during the week.    Language Skill-      We will continue studying possessive nouns and pronouns.   Spelling – Unit 4 Lesson 3: Suffixes – ity, -less, - ness, - sion This week's words are: activity, popularity, rarity, community, humanity, careless, endless, spotless, restless, homeless, kindness, sadness, silliness, happiness, goodness, explosion, discussion, collision, admission, division.  The test will be on Thursday.    When studying these words, please talk about the meanings of each word.
Important Information: Scholastic Reading Club orders - Each child received a free book certificate that can be used if ordering $10 or more during this month.  They can be used with online orders.  The deadline for ordering is Monday, March 9. If you are not ordering online, please send the order form and check made payable to Scholastic Reading Clubs by Monday, March 10.  My code online code is GNJNJ. Class Picture Money due   Important Dates: Tuesday, March 11 Chic-fil-a Spirit Day Thursday, March 13 Drama Production – School House Rock -  7:00  The children will be able to see it during school Friday, March 14 Desoto Caverns Field Trip – Children should dress appropriately.  It is cool in the cave. Please wear your Paine shirt and tennis shoes.  Pizza will be served for lunch. April 1 Boosterthon Fun Run Kick-off April 11 Boosterthon Fun Run – Parents are invited to watch and cheer on the children.

 

Week of March 10th

 

 

Math:  We will continue to work on area and perimeter this week.

 

Fluency- Please continue to have your child practice multiplication facts at home.  Each week, students will be given timed tests with mixed multiplication facts to keep up their skills.  At this point, students should have already "passed off" on every fact.

 

Dreambox- Students are required to practice 60 minutes at home.  Your child will receive a grade each week for Dreambox.  Please let me know if computer problems arise and your child can come before school to make up his or her time.

 

 

Science:  We will continue our unit on Matter this week.  We will disuss the differences between physical and chemical changes.

Week of March 3rd

 

Math:  This week we will have a multiplication/division assessement on Tuesday. We will begin a short unit on area and perimeter for the rest of the week.

 

 

Science:  This week we will be continuing our study of Matter.  We will talk about how substances can be soluble or insoluble. 

 

Please send a FULL plastic water bottle by Wednesday.  They may even purchase one at school in the lunchroom given your permission to do so. 

 



This week in Language Arts

March 3 

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Read 20 minutes ·          AR book ·          Finish reading Chapter 1 of Beezus and Ramona ·          Cursive Handwriting -  Write each word one time in cursive   Dreambox	Read 20 minutes ·          AR book ·          Finish reading Chapter 2 of Beezus and Ramona ·          Cursive Handwriting -  Write each word one time in cursive   Dreambox	Read 20 minutes ·          AR book ·          Finish reading Chapter 3 of Beezus and Ramona ·          Cursive Handwriting -  Write each word one time in cursive   Dreambox	Read 20 minutes ·          AR book ·          Finish reading Chapter 4 of Beezus and Ramona     Dreambox Spelling Test	Read 20 minutes ·          AR book ·          Finish reading Chapters 5 and 6 of Beezus and Ramona   Dreambox   Book Orders due Monday

 

Reading Text: Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary The students will read the book Beezus and Ramona.  They will keep a log of unfamiliar vocabulary.   Reading Log: Please have your child fill out the reading log each night after they have read 20 minutes. Parents need to sign and date the reading log each day. They should be at 20% of their goal by the end of this week.
Language Writing     We will be writing narrative essays using a prompt.  We will edit and make improvements in the essays during the week.    Language Skill-      We will continue studying possessive nouns and pronouns.   Spelling – Unit 4 Lesson 2: Suffixes – able, -ful, - ed This week's words are: acceptable, adorable, thankful, careful, added, folded, handed, planted, spelled, sailed, rained, smiled, washed, passed, hopped, yelled, cooked, helped, slipped, picked.  The test will be on Thursday.    When studying these words, please talk about the meanings of each word.
Important Information: Scholastic Reading Club orders - We will be sending home Scholastic Reading Club flyers for March.  I have a free book certificate for anyone ordering $10 or more during this month.  I will send these certificates home with the book flyers.  They can be used with online orders.  The deadline for ordering is Monday, March 9. If you are not ordering online, please send the order form and check made payable to Scholastic Reading Clubs by Monday, March 10.  My code online code is GNJNJ.  Ms. Smith also has an online code.  If your child is in Ms. Smith’s homeroom, please use her code.  It helps her get points to build her library. Class Picture Money due   Important Dates: March 4 and 6 (3:00 - 5:00) - GaTE Marketplace - Your child must have a note to stay at school for this.  A flyer went home today with information about Marketplace. March 6 - Club Day

 

Week of February 24th

 

  

 

 

Math:  This week we will continue our division unit.  The relationship between multiplication and division will continue to be reinforced.  Students will work on determining which operation would be used for various story problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  A multiplication and division assessment will be given at the end of this week or next Monday. Also, we will pass off on 7's at the end of this week.  Please continue to study multiplication facts at home.

 

Science:  This week we will begin a new unit on Matter.  Students will look at the 3 different states of matter- solids, liquids, and gases.

This week in Language Arts

Week of February 24

Reading

Focus Skill: Nonfiction Features
We will be reading various Gail Gibbons books and identifying the features found in nonfiction text.  The vocabularywords for this week are: Headings (Titles/Subtitles/Topic Names), Maps, Photographs, Captions, Types of Print, Graphs, Cut-away, Comparisons, Labels, Diagrams, Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Close-ups. 

AR Logs and Reading Logs:

Please have your child fill out the reading log each night after they have read 20 minutes. Parents need to sign and date the reading log each day. 

Writing

The children will create a character sketch based on a picture set during the time of the Great Depression or Dust Bowl.

Language Skill

We will focus on possessive nouns this week.

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 4: suffix -ly; -y; -ment; -tion

This week's words are:  sandy, dirty, sunny, cloudy, tricky, lately, slightly, truly, exactly, constantly, placement, statement, government, agreement, enjoyment, action, operation, education, migration, celebration

When studying these words, please talk about the meanings of each word. 

If you will send me an email that you read this blog, I will give your child a surprise!

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Read 20 minutes	Read 20 minutes Test on Nonfiction features and vocabulary	Read 20 minutes	Read 20 minutes Spelling Test	Read 20 minutes