Dear Families,
I hope that all of were able to enjoy the beautiful weather
over the long weekend. As much as we need the rain, I did
enjoy the beautiful sunshine this weekend.
We are heading into our third week of analyzing poetry.
This week, we will be working on inferring as we read
poems. In writing, we will continue to work on
writing our own poems and then selecting one or two
that we would like to publish. I hope to share a few
on this page.
In math, we will begin our study of measurement.
we will focus this week on linear measurement. We
will look at both customary and metric units of measurement.
In science, we will continue to look at the Solar System.
Students will do some research on planets and then
create a poster about their planet.
In social studies, we will continue to look at budgets, saving,
spending money and also scarcity and free enterprise.
Homework this week:
Reading 30 minutes each night and 60 minute on the weekend
Tuesday -read and answer questions - Sock Balls
Wednesday math - complete sheets pages 63-64
Thursday - read creative cooking and answer questions
Reminders:
Hoops for Heart - Students will be participating in PE this week.
Please consider making a donation to support this worthy
cause.
Science Fair : Science Fair night will be on Thursday
January 31,2013 from 5:30 -7:00pm. We are in need of
judges to judge student projects. If you are free anytime between
10am and 3pm on the 31st, we would love to have your help judging
projects.
Hope that all of you have a wonderful week.
Ms. Derrington
