January 17, 2017

STAR Homework

Homework will be a little different this week for a few reasons.  First, it's a short week.  I don't usually like assigning spelling words during a short week, but we took so many breaks before Christmas and I want to keep the momentum going from last week.  To balance out the spelling homework, I did not assign any writing or math.  Reading is still an option...always a good option! The other difference is a special assignment to choose a famous person to study in our upcoming biography unit.  I sent home a letter in the Monday Folders that will guide you in helping your child choose a famous person.  I also included a long list of names for you to consider, but are not limited to.  I encourage you to have a fun time with this assignment as a family.  Take the time to talk about some of the famous people your child knows and impress them with your knowlege of famous people.  Choose someone that you are both excited about.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me.  

In class this week...

Math:  We will taking the chapter math test on Wednesday.  Thursday we will start introducing double digit subtraction with regrouping.  

Writing:  The students wrote some very thoughtful "dreams" of their own last week during our study of MLK, Jr.  They also wrote about MLK, Jr's dream.  We will focus on taking notes this week.

Social Studies:  Students will plot  their lives on a timeline.  Together we will put important historical events on a timeline that we can reference during our biography unit.

Science:  We will have a time to "play with science" this Friday.  

Mark your Calendars

Thursday, February 9, 2017 (9:15-2:00)  We will be joining 3rd grade to watch a fun dinosaur show at Chico State.  After, weather permitting, we will head to Wildwood park for lunch.  We need drivers!  There is a permission slip in the Monday Folders today. Please fill it out and return ASAP. 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017  History Night at Achieve- Our class video and individual biography scrapbooks will be displayed.