News for 1/15

What a week it has been! We are glad that everyone was safe and warm on Tuesday and were really excited to see the kids on Wednesday. We also had a great time at STEAM Night last night. Thanks so much everyone! It was so much fun!

Math:

3rd Grade- 

Third grade began their unit on geometry this week. We've had a great time exploring angles. We started the unit with an online Laser Challenge. Be sure to ask your students about this! Today we went on an angle hunt and are excited to create some digital representations of types of angles.

4th Grade-

Fourth graders continued our work with angles this week.  We discovered that every triangle contains angles measuring 180 degrees, and used that knowledge to discover the measurements of angles in quadrilaterals and beyond!  We also classified triangles by their angles and their sides. We ended the week by writing their names on graph paper and measuring each angle created.  We also identified the adjacent, complementary and supplementary angles in their names.  

5th Grade-

Fifth graders continued with our Personal Financial Literacy unit.  We explored the world of credit scores and reports, learning all about how making payments on time, applying for loans and not paying fines affect credit scores.  We also made a book on paying for college.  We spent two days researching the cost of tuition at various colleges and universities and discovering ways to pay for those years of education!  Your child is bringing their book home today.  Ask them what they learned- we had quite a discussion, and all learned a lot!  

ELA Enrichment & ISP:

1st Grade- 

First graders spent our short week exploring.  We used our Logic Links kit on Monday, and solved logic puzzles using colored plastic disks.Thursday and Friday, we created art using one and two digit numbers.  Check SeeSaw for your child's project!

2nd Grade-

Second grade did a great job finishing up their projects and essays this week. We are excited to start a novel study next week!

3rd Grade-

Third grade will wrap up their "Rump" novel study in the next two weeks or so. We are also looking forward to talking about our spring ISP projects.

4th Grade-

Fourth grade is looking forward to having their Lemoncello card tournament in the next week or so. We'll see who the greatest character player of all is!

5th Grade-

Scripts are being written and sets will begin being planned within this next week! We are also enjoying "Think Tank Thursdays" and planning for our spring ISP projects!

Have a wonderful holiday break and see you next year!

Important Dates:

1/22 Geography Bee- 3:30
1/23 Grisham Buddy Day (5th grade)
2/1 Class Pictures
2/2 2nd Grade Living Museum
2/14 Valentine's Day Parties
2/19-20 No School- Student Holiday