Announcements:
MAP Testing:
Tuesday, March 10th 8:45-10:15 Language Usage
Thursday, March 12th 1:30-3:30 Math
Math Project Due Monday, March 9th
Math Project Due Monday, March 9th
Literacy
Letter Due Tuesday, March
10th
Continuity of Instruction Practice Wednesday March 11th 8:45-10:
Continuity of Instruction Practice Wednesday March 11th 8:45-10:
Continuity of Instruction Practice Drill
We are attempting to simulate what the March 25th virtual learning drill day will look like. Parents are invited to learn with their child during a one 45 minute lesson being directed by Ms. Chris from another classroom on March 11th, from 8:30 to approximately 10:00 am. We are hoping to arrange for a group of parent volunteers to come in during this time and support the children as they access the lesson, complete, and submit the work. Following the lesson, we will ask students and parents for feedback about how we can better prepare for March 25th. Please let me know if you can come to the school, we have 4 parents signed up so far.
We are attempting to simulate what the March 25th virtual learning drill day will look like. Parents are invited to learn with their child during a one 45 minute lesson being directed by Ms. Chris from another classroom on March 11th, from 8:30 to approximately 10:00 am. We are hoping to arrange for a group of parent volunteers to come in during this time and support the children as they access the lesson, complete, and submit the work. Following the lesson, we will ask students and parents for feedback about how we can better prepare for March 25th. Please let me know if you can come to the school, we have 4 parents signed up so far.
Homework
Despite efforts, and reminders we continue to have trouble with students turning in homework on time. We will be starting to require students to stay in from recess if homework is not completed and turned in on time. We ask for your help. Please ask to see you child's homework book and their book log. They both require a signature every night.
Math: Math Project and Math Skills Review
A math project encouraging students to convert units of measurement, create a bar graph and compare measurement is due on Monday. Students have had some time in school to work and build understanding of the project. This week is World Math Day as well as our Math MAP test, we have a lot of math activities, games, and review planned this week. Next week, we will return to our unit of study around measurement and area / perimeter.
Reading Workshop: Historical Fiction
Students will continue to meet with their book clubs from 3:00-3:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. In class, we will be working on the following:
**Close reading of long descriptions.
**Responding to texts in our own way.
Writing Workshop: Bringing History to Life
We continue to brainstorm and explore different topics in history. Students will be guided toward topics that interest them. This week we will:
**Brainstorm historical events and eras related to: war and conflict, natural disasters, civil rights movements, and inventions.
**Considering the many, many sub-topics that are under one topic. For example, World War II.
Science:
The solar ovens were tested on Friday. Students will complete a guided reflection about what went well, and what could be improved. We will test them again this week, and actually cook something.
Passion Projects: Round Two
Students are thrilled to begin our second round of Passion Projects. During our brainstorming activity, so many good ideas were brought up.
This time around, we are encouraging students to do the following:
DO something: Create, design, build, and/or test.
Reach Out: Find an expert outside of our classroom, or even our school, who can give advice or feedback on the project.
Seek a Larger Audience: Last time we shared our projects with each other; this time, we will be encouraging students to share their learning with even more people.
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