Sunday, November 1, 2015

Week of November 2nd-6th

We have a very busy week, here is a run down of things going on:

Monday- Picture retake day!  
Tuesday- Boosterthon Pep Rally (Fun Run will be on Friday, November 13th)
Wednesday- Early Release
Thursday- Report Cards will be sent home
Friday- PTA sponsored Movie on the Lawn Night

Academics:

ELA: 

We started Red Ribbon Week with our faculty Literacy play
Follow the Yellow Book Road which emphasized the 25 book challenge!  We will be calculating our first 9 weeks book log totals and adding stickers to our class chart.  If your child has not been turning in book logs they will not be on track for meeting the goal.  

Remember 125 pages/chapter books = 1 book read.

RAHs are due every Thursday! 

We are starting a new Module this week which is all about sports in America.  We will be reading a text entitled
Jackie Robinson: Promises to Keep.
You can find the text at this link! Copy and paste in your browser.

http://www.southamptonschools.org/webpages/bsutton/files/promises_to_keep.pdf

RRJs are due on Thursday, November 5th.  They were assigned last week.


We will have a vocabulary test on Friday.
Here are the words!



Math: We will begin Module 3 which deals with fractions!!  Everyone loves fractions! :) We will start by identifying equivalent fractions and finding a common denominator.  We will then begin adding and subtracting fractions.  Videos will be posted below.

Information regarding Math Module Assessments: When students take the FSA in April, they will have many different types of questions.  These questions are reflected on the module assessments the students take.  I have informed the students that multi-select answers are considered "all or nothing" type questions.  When a problem states, "select all the answers..." the students need to get all of the correct answers in order to receive any credit.  I am following this same format on these assessments.  Please let me know if you need further clarification.

Math Noticing: Students are really struggling with their multiplication facts which is causing them to struggle with their division.  It is so important that they understand and have math fluency!
Consider trying: www.mathfactspro.com or buy/make multiplication flashcards!  They also have fluency worksheets you can print at home and try.  

Science: We will continue discussing the moon and the planets.  We will have a test on Friday covering both of these topics.  Look for a review to come home on Thursday.  Moon journals are being checked every Wednesday!  Please continue to record.

Resources:
Tuesday- P.E. (wear tennis shoes)
Wednesday- P.E. (early release)
Thursday- Art

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, November 10th: Flag raising ceremony
Wednesday, November 11th: No School: Veteran's Day
Friday, November 13th: Fun Run

Nightly Math Video:
Module 3 Lesson 1:

Module 3 Lesson 2:


Module 3 Lesson 3:


Module 3 Lesson 4:

Module 3 Lesson 5:



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