Homework: The math packet is due on Friday. The Spring Street
School Reading Incentive Clocks are due on Friday. We will not be completing
our classroom reading log while we are doing the reading incentive. Check in
with your child’s clocks to make sure it is being recorded accurately.
Language Arts: We will continue working with oa
words this week in our word work. We will be working on retelling the main idea in nonfiction
articles. In writing we are working on personal narratives. The students will
be writing a story about a time they got hurt. We are referring to them as our
Ouch Story. I encouraged the boys and girls to practice telling their story
aloud to you. I also encouraged them to gather as many details as they could.
Some students have very memorable times and others are regular scraps and bumps
that come with growing up. Both types of stories are fine as long as they show
the reader what happened.
Mathematics: I sent home the chapter 12 math test today. Please
review it, sign and return it to school as soon as possible. We are learning about
fractions. The students will be reading, writing and identifying unit fractions
for halves, thirds, and fourths. Students will learn that fractions are equal
parts of a whole. We will be comparing and ordering fractions. Students will learn
about adding and subtracting fractions. Students will not be expected to have
complete mastery of comparing, ordering and adding fractions. This chapter is
laying the foundation for next year.
Ways you can help at home: Have your child practice his/her ouch story with you.
Help them recall details they could include in their story. Talk about
fractions with your child. Have them explain what they have learned about them.
Have your child read aloud to you and encourage him/her to use expression.
Writing Journals: Please enjoy your child’s journal and make sure it comes
back for Tuesday.
Sign
and return your child’s Friday Reflection.
I didn’t send home the Spring Street folder as we didn’t have
any papers for it this week.
Have a great week!
