Updates for May 7, 2012

We had an absolutely AMAZING day on Friday, supporting Spencer Meyer in the FUN RUN!!!!   Thanks again for all of the your support.    This week is filled with many fun learning adventures.

 

Writer’s Workshop:   The boys and girls have learned the strategy of thinking of a special person, feeling or place and then remembering ALL of the small moments surrounding that topic.  We created MANY ideas and were able to plan out our stories and begin writing them down.  This week we will be using an organizer to guide our stories to ensure that we have an exciting lead, juicy details and a fabulous ending.  Being careful to include dialogue, feelings and similes will also leave an impression on our readers.

 

Daily 5:  I have one word for my little readers…. WOW!   I have begun end of the year assessments and am completely thrilled with each of their progress.   This week we will be continuing to look at fiction and non fiction text and using strategies to answer comprehension questions.   LAST DAY FOR RC IS MAY 11.   A report will be coming home TODAY containing your child’s progress towards their goal.

 

Math:    EXCITING NEWS!!!!!  This week we are beginning of study of multiplication concepts… WOOHOOO!!!  We will begin with a study of multiples and count bys as we transition to the abstract task.  The kids are always so very excited about this new adventure.   Please check out this parent letter.

Word Study:   Our words for this week are ( UNIT 26):  line, set, own, under, read

Science:   We have finished our Earth’s Land and Water Unit and will be beginning a study of plant life.  We have a few websites linked on our blog that provide fun ways to learn about plants.  You can find them under the science tab on the right hand side of the screen.   Brenda Raterink from MSU Agriculture will be coming in to talk with us about plants on Wednesday.  We also have a field trip next week Monday to PELL GREENHOUSES….. YEAH!

Here’s to a great week ahead!

Mrs. Kuieck