January 8-11

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for generous Target gift card and Starbucks tumbler! From all the sweet cards to the sweet treats and everything in between, it was so nice of you to think of me this holiday season. I can't believe half of the school year is over! I am so excited for this second half and can't wait to spend it with my students. It has been such a delight to be a part of your child's growing and learning this year. I hope you al had a wonderful and relaxing winter break!! 

Megan



Math
This week we will be reviewing some of the division strategies that we learned before the break such as, dividing using equal groups and with an array. Repeated subtraction and dividing on a number line will also be learned this week.

Reading
This week and next week our focus will be on literary nonfiction. Students will be able to understand the difference between a biography and an autobiography. We will also be identifying the theme in different texts that we will read this week.

Writing

Students will write letters to the class about a holiday tradition that is important to them. We will discuss how to format and compose a letter this week.

Social Studies

This week students will think about communities and their needs. We will talk about how different landforms can affect and impact one's community.

Science

This week we will start our unit on Soil Formation. Students will be able to understand the difference between weathering and erosion.

Reminders: 

• No Spelling this week
• Please remember to send a snack to school every day with your child.

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November 26-30

Math
This week we are starting our Fractions Unit. Students will be able to identify fractions in a whole, set, and on a number line. 

Reading
Students will be exploring expository texts this week! This will go along with our writing an expository composition. Students will learn what types of text features are found in nonfiction books.

Writing

Students will be writing their first expository composition on the three things that they are thankful for.

Social Studies

This week, students will begin our unit on Cultures and Celebrations. As a class, we will be choosing a country to research for the remainder of the unit.

Science

We will be starting our next unit on Earth's rapid changes. We will discuss Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides.

Reminders: 

• Poetry Reading will take place this Friday, November 30th, at 8:15. Please let me know if you plan on attending
• Homework coming home in Tuesday folder this week that goes with our Cultures and Celebrations unit. Due Dec.4

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October 15- 19

Math
This week in math we are beginning our unit on Multiplication! Students will learn strategies that can help them multiply numbers. We will be practicing repeated addition, equal groups, arrays, and multiplying on a number line. 

Reading
This week, students will work to compare and contrast characters and topics through reading a variety of texts. 

Writing

Students will be revising their personal narratives this week. They will be adding dialogue and transition words throughout their story.

Social Studies

Students will assess on Branches of Government on Tuesday and then we will start our next unit on Heroes and their impacts on communities. 

Science

We are continuing on with our unit on Forms of Energy this week. Students will be have the opportunity for some  hands on activities as we learn about Mechanical Energy and Thermal Energy. 

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September 24-28

Math
We are finishing up our unit on Place Value and Addition & Subtraction this week. A review will come home on Tuesday to be completed and signed by a parent, and returned first thing Wednesday morning. We will assess on Wednesday during math over these skills. On Thursday we will start our new unit on Data Analysis and have some fun with frequency tables.

Reading
We will be reading a story in our Journey's textbooks called Max's Words. We will discuss and practice sequencing events this week. Students' vocabulary words will come from this fun story. 

Writing
Since including details is such an important part when writing personal narratives, we will spend a few more days on Show, Don't Tell. We have really enjoyed practicing this skill in class! We'll end the week by thinking about how we want to "hook" our reader into our story with a great introduction to our personal narratives.

Social Studies

This week in social studies we will be discussing the 3 branches of government.

Science

We will be doing many hands on activities to better understand mixtures and solutions. Students will be assessed with the unit district assessment on Friday. 

Important Info & Reminders

• Bring in box tops!
• 40th Anniversary Celebration on September 29 from 4-7 PM
• Bike Rode on October 6th from 10am-12pm
• No school for students on October 8-9
• Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 9th (Sign-Up Genius coming out soon) 

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September 17-21

Math
This week in math we will be working on subtraction strategies! Students will be exposed to strategies such as drawing out models, using a number line, decomposing numbers, and solving using the basic algorithm. Students will also be taught how to subtract across zeroes, as well as strip diagrams this week. A review will go home over the weekend, and we will test Tuesday of next week on Place Value and Addition & Subtraction. 

Reading
We will be reading a story in our Journey's textbooks called Destiny's Gift. We will discuss Character Traits this week. Students' vocabulary words will come from this story. A list of the vocabulary words are under my student websites tab above.

Writing

This week, students will be planning out their personal narratives. All students will have a library checkout this Friday. 

Social Studies

This week in Social Studies, students will be researching an important person on Pebble Go with a partner. They will jot down notes notes on what made this person a great citizen and how they contributed to their community. Students will use google slides to present at the end of the week. 

Science

In Science this week, we will be discussing and experimenting with how matter can go through different changes when heat is added or removed.



Reminders

• Bring in your box tops! 
• Vocabulary HW is due on Friday
• Vocabulary Test on Friday (Know spelling of the words, their definitions, and be able to write each word in a sentence.) 
• Caraway Academy starts this Friday. Please make sure your child is at school on time.
• Creative Reading Spot Contest- Send photos by Oct. 1 to carawaylibrarycontest@gmail.com
• Save the Date:
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September 10-14

Math
This week in math we will be working on addition strategies! Students will be exposed to strategies such as drawing out models, using a number line, decomposing numbers, and solving using the basic algorithm. 

Reading
We will be reading a story in our Journey's textbooks called A Fine, Fine School. We will discuss story elements elements this week. Students' vocabulary words will come from this exciting story. 

Writing

Students will begin writing their personal narratives this week. We will discuss the importance of choosing a seed story rather than a watermelon story.

Social Studies

This week in Social Studies we will be talking all about the rights and responsibilities we have at home, school, and in our state and nation.

Science

We will discuss how heat affects matter and be assessing over this unit at the end of the week.



Reminders

• Bring in your box tops! 
• Vocabulary HW is due on Friday
• Vocabulary Test on Friday (Know spelling of the words, their definitions, and be able to write each word in a sentence.) 
• Caraway Cares- Please donate items if you can! You can click here for Mrs. Bailey's Parent Newsletter where you can see a list of items that are needed.
• Creative Reading Spot Contest- Send photos by Oct. 1 to carawaylibrarycontest@gmail.com

Rounding Game

Heart Maps

Kinder Buddies!

Morning Meeting (led by our morning meeting leader, Evelyn)

Sharing Writing

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September 4-7

Math
We will continue on with our unit on Place Value this week. Students will practice rounding to the nearest ten and hundred, as well as reviewing and practicing the strategies to solve a 3-digit number addition problem. For rounding, we have watched the Rounding Rap many times. This is a great way for students to learn the steps on how to round a number. You can also find this video under my Student Websites page.

Reading
This week in reading, students will work on responding to their reading in a variety of ways using their Reading Response Menu.

Writing

Students will begin writing their personal narratives this week. We will discuss the importance of choosing a seed story rather than a watermelon story.

Science
In the past couple of weeks, we've talked about ways that we can classify matter. This week, students will be learning how the matter in each state moves. 

Reminders

• Picture Day- Friday, September 7th
• Caraway Principal's Coffee 2018 Bond Presentation- Monday, Sept 10: 8-9am
• Bring in your box tops! 

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