September 24-28

Monday, September 24, 2018

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

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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
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September 10-14

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

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