News for 1/22

January is almost half way over! It has been a busy and fun month. We have learned a lot and are looking forward to finishing the month strong!

Math:

3rd Grade- 

Third grade had a great time learning about angles this week. We solidified our understanding of acute, obtuse, and right angles. We then began working on measuring angles. The students enjoyed completing their angle hunt and then creating digital collages of what they found.

4th Grade-

Fourth graders spent the first part of the week working on a measurement conversion circus project.  Students converted units of weight, volume, and length that all pertain to parts of the circus.  They thought about everything from the weights of animals to how much popcorn to buy for the concession stand!  We ended the week by playing a conversion game with a deck of cards.  Ask your student to play with you at home!

5th Grade-

5th graders continued with our Personal Financial Literacy unit. We took a close look at budgeting this week by studying assets, liabilities, income and expenses.  This was a great introduction to next week's in depth budgeting project. Stay tuned for more information on next week's blog to learn about what they're doing! 

ELA Enrichment & ISP:

1st Grade- 

First graders started our ISP this week!  We recorded some due dates in our planners, and started brainstorming ideas for topics.  Be on the lookout for an email regarding what topics your student is choosing between!

2nd Grade-

Second grade is enjoying their novel study of "The Unlucky Lottery Winner of Classroom 13". We are identifying the big idea from each chapter, generating a visual image from the chapter, and jotting down something interesting. It's a real page turner and they can't seem to put it down! We also launched our spring ISP projects and began brainstorming topic ideas.

3rd Grade-

Third grade launched their spring ISP projects this week. The students began brainstorming ideas that they are interested in researching. We are also finishing up our novel study of "Rump".

4th Grade-

Fourth grade has launched their spring ISP and have begun collecting ideas for potential research topics. They are also finishing up their novel playing cards. They are excited for the tournament in February!

5th Grade-

Fifth grade launched their spring ISP projects this week. They are working on brainstorming research topic ideas. They are also finishing up the scripts for their novel study. It's been a busy week!

Have a wonderful holiday break and see you next year!

Important Dates:

2/1 Class Pictures
2/2 2nd Grade Living Museum
2/7 100th Day of School
2/14 Valentine's Day Parties
2/19-20 No School- Student Holiday