We are rapidly coming up on the end of the first nine weeks...already!! It is hard to believe. Students are doing a fine job in the classroom and I am very proud of them!! Thank you to all who have participated in the new fundraiser. If you haven't seen it yet, ask your child about the envelope they received last week. It is a real simple one this time. Everything is online :)
Math
We have completed Module 2 on metric measurements and conversions. Students did very well on the end of module test. We have moved on to Module 3 which will cover area, perimeter, multiplication and division. It is a much longer module. Students will need to review and practice their multiplication facts. Even if they knew them well last year, some have forgotten them. Flashcards are great, however practicing in the form of division will help students when we work with area and word problems that require missing factors or division. For example, practicing 7 X 8 = 56 is good but practicing 7 X ___ = 56 is better. Look for a study guide this weekend coming up with a mid-module test on Monday, October 26.
Science
We have completed Chapter 1 on the Practice of Science. Students did very well on the Chapter 1 test. We have moved on to Chapter 2 on Matter. You should see new vocabulary words and pages to complete coming home. Students should also be working on their science project. I have collected the journal now twice. They will turn it in this week with their hypothesis for their project. The complete project is due November 23.
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, October 21...........................Early dismissal
Friday, October 23...................................Science journal due
Monday, October 26................................Mid-module 2 test and End of 1st nine weeks
Monday, October 26................................Begins Red Ribbon Week-Crazy socks day
Tuesday, October 27................................Wear red to school
Wednesday, October 28...........................Team shirt day
Thursday, October 29...............................Character Day Parade
Friday, October 30....................................Planning Day, No School
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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