Thank you to everyone who said they would help chaperone the upcoming field trip. We only need two volunteers for this trip, and ended up with more volunteers than we needed. I have sent an email to those parents who will be attending the field trip. If I have not contacted you to attend, please know that several other opportunities are available to help out with our upcoming Field Day and Earth/Science Day instead. I appreciate all of the parent involvement and support!
We have finished our state MAP Testing. The children worked very hard and gave it their all! I am very proud of them!
Class Updates:
In math, we are working on our fractions unit. Students have learned how to make equivalent fractions for a given fraction and how to change a fraction into its simplest form. The children are using many hands on activities and models to explore fractions, including pizza fraction pieces, fraction bars, and even egg cartons. This week we will practice comparing the sizes of fractions and putting them in order from least to greatest. The students will also study improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students enjoyed playing a game with dice that challenged them to make equivalent fractions in a race against a partner.
Our literature circles are up and running. Each reading group voted on a chapter book to read. This past week, students took on the role of "Creative Connector" and shared many meaningful connections with each other about what they read in the first few chapters of their books. The children are currently being "Word Wizards" in preparation for our next meetings this week. They are on the hunt for confusing words that they can clarify using context clues, word parts, or by looking up the definitions in the dictionary.
We reviewed our forces and motion chapter all week to prepare for a test on Chapter 10 in science on Monday. The children should study their vocabulary cards and study guides. We are also starting a unit on government in social studies. Students will be learning about the various rights and responsibilities of United States citizens. We will also be studying the three branches of government.
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