Happy Weekend! Boy! We have been busy with our
state report!
Upcoming
events:
1.State
Report:
We are working hard to complete our state report by this
Friday, January 31st. Please
be sure to check in with your child to make sure they are on track.
· Begin editing in class Mon., Jan. 27th
· Continue editing Tues., Jan. 28th
· Rough drafts due Wednesday, Jan. 29th
· Final paper due Friday, January 31st
· Speeches and posters due starting Tuesday, Feb 4th
· A list of each child’s scheduled date for speeches will be posted
on our class blog next week. They should be working on their posters now. Please help your child with checking their
state report calendar regularly to stay on target.
*** Please help your child edit their report on
Tuesday night. It is important that they get used to doing it first before
asking for help. ******
2. Language
Arts: We are reading the book The Cay, a book about a two strangers—a blind boy and an older
man--stranded on an island who grow to look beyond race and respect one another
for who they are. We will be discussing the idea of themes in a story such as
survival, prejudice, and friendship. Please look for comprehension questions and
vocabulary
3. Social
Studies: We are studying about the
first British Settlements (Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth) in the United
States. We will finish up the chapter
and have a test early the following week.
4. Science:
Our topic right now is Mixtures and Solutions.
We are learning about separating mixtures and saturating solution. We
will be choosing an element to do a project on later this week.
Science-O-Rama: We will be doing a
practice science experiment as a class.
They can use this as a guide for their own project. Those that do a science fair project will
receive extra credit. It is highly
encouraged! Science-O-Rama – March 13th.
5. It is time for the Los Altos Historical
Commission and Los Altos History House 30th Annual Margaret Thompson
Historical Essay Contest. I have attached the essay contest information and
details if your child is interested. I
will also offer extra credit for it. The
essay is due by March 7th.
6. Valentine’s
Day:
We will be passing out valentines on 2/14 to each
other. If your child would like to bring
valentines, please be sure that there is one for every child in the
class. There are 28 students in our class. We will be decorating collection
bags in class prior to 2/14. Bags will
be provided.
7. Outside Reading for the 2nd
Trimester is due February 28th
A = 3000 pages Please
check for requirements.
B = 2000 pages
C = 1600 pages
Have a great weekend!
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