Week of 12/16

Odds and Ends: 

*Bowling: We will be bowling with PE on Thurs. 12/19. It is optional for you to send money with your child for concessions. If you do, please do not plan on signing up for hot lunch that day since we arrive back to school right before lunch and often the students are not very hungry for their lunch that day.

* Tivoli Field Trip: We will be going to view The Tale of Despereaux on Fri. 12/20.

*Donations Needed: As a fun, culminating states of matter activity, I would like to make ice cream with the students. I am in need of the following ingredients. Please email me if you are able to send these items in on or before Thurs. 12/19. THANK YOU!

1 gallon of whole milk 

1 bag of sugar

20 plastic spoons

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Mon. 12/16: Science: Insulators Due 

*Tues. 12/17: Early Dismissal

* Wed. 12/18: Science: Ch. 11 Matter Test

*Thurs. 12/19: English: Ch. 3 Verbs Test
Bowling Field Trip AM

*Fri. 12/20: Reading: December Reading Calendar Due
Science: Matter Matters Money due $7.50
Math: 10s Division/Multiplication Test
Spelling: Prefix/Suffix Review
Holiday Movie at Tivoli

*Tues. 1/7: MAPs Reading Test

* Wed. 1/8: MAPs Math Test
Matter Matters in class field trip

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will wrap up our novel book buddies as we compare novels and discuss authors point of view and purpose. We will also work on our non fiction close reading, note taking, and research as we work on our weather project.  Reminder: December reading calendar due (only 18 days need to be completed).

*English: We will be wrapping up our unit on verbs. A study guide was sent home. We will be reviewing all of the concepts next week before the test on Thurs.

*Spelling: We will spend the week focusing on prefix/suffix. There will be a test on Fri. 12/20.  Your child can use their packet in their spelling folder to help practice locating prefix/base word/suffix and know the meanings of the prefixes and suffixes.

*Science:  We will work on some hands on activities for ch. 11 matter. A study guide was sent home. A test will be on Wed. 12/18.  Also, we will be finishing up matter after break with a hands on, in school field trip by High Tech, High Touch. Please send in $7.50 to cover the cost of this field trip by Fri. 12/20. Thank you!

* Social Studies: We will begin our unit on immigration and culture when we return from break.

* Math: We will focus on ch. 6 patterns in division and multiplication in 2, 5, and 10's. Our focus for the fluency test will be 10's this week. Please review the 10's facts nightly. The graded test will be on Fri. 12/20.  We will finish ch. 6 before the break but there will not be an end of the unit test for this chapter. We will begin ch. 7 when we return. Please encourage your child to study their multiplication and division facts over break. We will continue our weekly fact focus when we return and the facts get more difficult. Any practice and review will help!

Enjoy your weekend and have fun in the snow!

Mrs. Olsen

Week of 12/9

Odds and Ends: 

*Scholastic Book Order: If you would like to place an online order through Scholastic this weekend in time for the holidays, please email me when you are done ordering. I will submit the order early next week so we can have delivery before winter break. If you'd like to pick up the items rather than be sent home with your child, please let me know and we can make arrangements! 

*Winter Wear Drive: Please continue to send in your gently used or new coats and winter accessories to help those in need! We have been filling up the donation box and would love to see more items come in! Thank you for your generosity!

* Prize Box: We are in need of donations to our prize box! Please send in any small, gently used or new items that the students can "shop" for using goodie tickets. Some popular items are pencils, eraser, stickers, key chains, folders, little notepads, socks, gloves, mini stuffed animals, trading cards, etc. Thank you!!!

Also, we are out of snacks and juice boxes for our extra bin. If you can send in any non perishable, healthy snack items, it would be much appreciated! Thanks! 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

* Tues. 12/10: PV Holiday Concert 9:00 am
Math: Chapter 5 Test

*Fri. 12/13: Spirit Day: Comfy Pants Day
Math: 5's multiplication/ division test

*Tues. 12/17: Early Dismissal

*Wed. 12/18: Science: Matter Test

* Thurs. 12/19: Bowling 9-11 am

*Fri. 12/20: Math: 10's division and multiplication test
Movie at the Tivoli
Begin Winter Break!

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We are focusing on close reading non fiction text. We are also working on finishing up our book buddies with a culminating project on character inferences.

*English: We are working on ch. 3 verbs: We will complete this chapter before break. The test is tentatively scheduled for the last week of break. More information coming soon!

*Spelling: We will take a break from our traditional spelling lists for the week as we focus on prefix and suffix. Your child will receive a packet of activity pages we will work on both in school and at home. The test will be the week before break.

*Science: We are busy working on ch. 11 Matter. We will finish this unit before break as well, and the test is scheduled for Wed. 12/18. We will do some fun experiments as we learn about the states of matter and physical and chemical changes.

*Math: We will wrap up ch. 5 with a test Tues. 12/10. This will cover the concepts of division. A study guide, vocabulary flashcards, and practice questions were sent home today. Hopefully your child remembered their math workbook this weekend to study! We will begin ch. 6 which will focus on the 2's, 5's and 10's multiplication and division patterns. We will focus on the 5's next week with a timed test on Friday.

Have a great weekend!
Mrs.Olsen

Week of 12/9

Odds and Ends: 

*Winter Wear Drive: Please continue to send in your gently used or new coats and winter accessories to help those in need! We have been filling up the donation box and would love to see more items come in! Thank you for your generosity!

* Prize Box: We are in need of donations to our prize box! Please send in any small, gently used or new items that the students can "shop" for using goodie tickets. Some popular items are pencils, eraser, stickers, key chains, folders, little notepads, socks, gloves, mini stuffed animals, trading cards, etc. Thank you!!!

Also, we are out of snacks and juice boxes for our extra bin. If you can send in any non perishable, healthy snack items, it would be much appreciated! Thanks! 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

* Tues. 12/10: PV Holiday Concert 9:00 am
Math: Chapter 5 Test

*Fri. 12/13: Spirit Day: Comfy Pants Day
Math: 5's multiplication/ division test

*Tues. 12/17: Early Dismissal

*Wed. 12/18: Science: Matter Test

* Thurs. 12/19: Bowling 9-11 am

*Fri. 12/20: Math: 10's division and multiplication test
Movie at the Tivoli
Begin Winter Break!

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We are focusing on close reading non fiction text. We are also working on finishing up our book buddies with a culminating project on character inferences.

*English: We are working on ch. 3 verbs: We will complete this chapter before break. The test is tentatively scheduled for the last week of break. More information coming soon!

*Spelling: We will take a break from our traditional spelling lists for the week as we focus on prefix and suffix. Your child will receive a packet of activity pages we will work on both in school and at home. The test will be the week before break.

*Science: We are busy working on ch. 11 Matter. We will finish this unit before break as well, and the test is scheduled for Wed. 12/18. We will do some fun experiments as we learn about the states of matter and physical and chemical changes.

*Math: We will wrap up ch. 5 with a test Tues. 12/10. This will cover the concepts of division. A study guide, vocabulary flashcards, and practice questions were sent home today. Hopefully your child remembered their math workbook this weekend to study! We will begin ch. 6 which will focus on the 2's, 5's and 10's multiplication and division patterns. We will focus on the 5's next week with a timed test on Friday.

Have a great weekend!
Mrs.Olsen