Odds and Ends
This week have have our Downers Grove field trip on Thurs. 11/16. Please have your child dress in layers because we do get out and walk around and we will spend some time playing at a park (weather dependent). Wear a warm coat, hat and mittens/gloves, and good, warm, walking shoes.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Wed. 11/15: Disguised Turkeys due*Thurs. 11/16: Downers Grove Field Trip
*Fri. 11/17: End of 1st trimester
Math: 11's multiplication fast fact
A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:
*Reading: We will continue our study of myths. We will also explore fluency and expression in readers theatre. We are working on sequencing, cause and effect, and context clues.
*English: We will be learning more about verbs. We are also working on informational writing as we write "how-to" papers about our disguised turkeys.
*Spelling: The students will be given a new word list on Mon. Due to the shortened holiday week the following week, 2 activities will be due 11/21. The test will be Tues. 11/21.
*Science: We began our first science unit using Mystery Science. This is very engaging and fun way to explore our science topics. We are doing the "Power of Flowers" and exploring the importance of bees and science fruits vs. science vegetables.
* Mrs. Olsen's Math Class: We will focus on double digit subtraction strategies and rounding to estimate. We are working on more efficient ways to subtract and use mental math. We will also focus on 11's multiplication facts.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Olsen
