Odds and Ends:
*Thank you to the coat and winter accessories donation. We filled several boxes and bags full of coats that will help keep kids warm this winter! Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Mon. 12/3: November Reading Calendars are Due
*Wed. 12/5: Science: Ch 4 Test
*Fri. 12/6: Spelling: List 11 Test
English: Ch 2 Nouns Test
Math: 5's multiplication Timed Test
A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:
*Reading: We will continue to work on reading strategies as we read our book buddy books and work in guided reading groups. We will also work on our blogging skills. We will learn blogging safety and spend some time in the computer lab working on our blog. December calendars were given to students today. They are due 12/21, so students need to read EVERY day before break to get all 20 days in! Thanks for your help with this!
*English: We are wrapping up our nouns unit. We are practicing singular and plural possessive nouns. The test will be Fri. 12/7. Our next unit will be ch. 3 verbs. We will also be finishing up DOL #5 ( our last DOL unit) which focuses on quotations and use of quotation marks. A quiz will be announced soon.
*Spelling: We will work on list 11. Pretest Monday, homework due Thursday and test on Friday.
*Social Studies: We will continue to study modern day Downers Grove. We will also look at ch 12 in the textbook as we learn about local governments.
*Science: We are wrapping up our unit on ecosystems. We will have the test on Wed. 12/5. A study guide was sent home. Remember, you can access the textbook online! We will work on ch. 11 : matter next.
*Math: We began ch. 6 this week. This chapter focuses on data and graphing. We will also work on 5's multiplication facts, with a test on Fri. 12/7. Look for a note with the facts on it coming home this weekend.
Enjoy the warm December weather this weekend!
Mrs.Olsen
