week of 1/15

Welcome back and Happy  New Year! It was so exciting to come back and hear all about the student's breaks. It sounds like everyone had a fun and relaxing break!

High Touch High Tech; The students had a great time doing some hands on activities with a scientist on weather. Check out the pictures on See Saw - I'll be posting more soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Mon. 1/15: MLK, Jr. Day: No school

* Thurs. 1/18: Math: Unit 4 Test

*Fri. 1/19: Spelling: Homework due and test day
Math: 6's multiplication fast facts quiz

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will continue our unit on culture and tradition as we explore tooth fairy traditions around the world. We will also read Matchbox Diary and do a writing assignment about a small object that holds significance to us. We are continuing to work on decoding vocab using context clues and fact vs. opinions.

*English: We will work on an informative writing piece about animal teeth as an extension to our tooth fairy unit of study. We are working on verbs and adverbs.

*Spelling; We will continue next week on the same last. 3 homework activities are due Fri. 1/19 and we will take a test on Fri as well.

*Science: We are continuing our study on weather with Mystery Science. We will focus on weather patterns and map study and how to design a windproof house. Our end of the unit test is tentatively scheduled for Wed. 1/24.  A study guide will be sent home next week.

*Mrs. Olsen's Math Class: We are wrapping up unit 4 as we focus on comparing and ordering fractions. We will take a test on time, measurement and fractions next Thurs. A study guide/practice test was sent home today and is due Wed. We will spend Wed reviewing for the test. We will also focus on 6's multiplication next week with the test on Fri. 1/19.

Enjoy the LONG weekend!
Mrs. Olsen