"IVAN the Gorilla" Student: Daniela took IVAN home this past week and spent some time with him. She will write in IVAN's journal how they spent the week together, add a photo or drawing, and share their experiences with the class. IVAN is from the book The One and Only Ivan. It is the true story of a silverback gorilla (told from his point-of-view) who lived most of his life in captivity. We will be reading this book during the 3rd trimester of school.
COMING UP:
Spelling: Spelling Test #10 and the homework menu (6 activities) are due/will be on Friday 2/26/16.
Reading & Language Arts: We’re continuing our Culture and Traditions Unit. We've read What If You Had Animal Teeth? and The Matchbox Diary. In our Daily 5 Stations, students are reading their Mystery genre books (please keep them at school during the week), practicing spelling word work, identifying verbs, and writing an argumentative/persuasive piece.
Keep reading 20 minutes! February Reading Logs are due March 1st.
Keep reading 20 minutes! February Reading Logs are due March 1st.
Social Science: We are studying our Chicago Unit. We'll focus on Chicago neighborhoods and famous landmarks.
In addition, we'll be talking about culture and immigration which ties into the neighborhoods.
In addition, we'll be talking about culture and immigration which ties into the neighborhoods.
Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Forsman's Math Class:
Thank you to those parents who came in for a math conference with Mrs. Forsman and myself. We enjoyed getting to know you!
We're working on Unit 5 "Multiplication, Division, and Area". Our Unit 5 Test will be on Thursday, 2/25/16. The Study Guide Practice Test (with answers) was sent home so that our students can practice. Ask your child to see it.
Our x4 multiplication test will be Friday, 2/26/16. The students will have the x4 practice worksheet for homework this week. Practicing with x4 flashcards is a fantastic idea, too! Your child can make their own!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thank you to those parents who came in for a math conference with Mrs. Forsman and myself. We enjoyed getting to know you!
We're working on Unit 5 "Multiplication, Division, and Area". Our Unit 5 Test will be on Thursday, 2/25/16. The Study Guide Practice Test (with answers) was sent home so that our students can practice. Ask your child to see it.
Our x4 multiplication test will be Friday, 2/26/16. The students will have the x4 practice worksheet for homework this week. Practicing with x4 flashcards is a fantastic idea, too! Your child can make their own!
IMPORTANT DATES:
3/4 - No School (Teacher Institute Day)
3/15 - No School (Election Day)
3/25 - No School (Non-Attendance Day)
3/28 - No School (Spring Break begins)
4/4 - Classes Resume
3/15 - No School (Election Day)
3/25 - No School (Non-Attendance Day)
3/28 - No School (Spring Break begins)
4/4 - Classes Resume
Have a great weekend!
- Mrs. Lopez
- Mrs. Lopez