Thursday, February 25, 2010

Week of March 1-5


IMPORTANT DATES:

* No School Monday March 1 Pulaski Day

* ISAT Testing March 2 - March 5




CLASSROOM CHATTER:

We have had a busy week and the students did an amazing job!
We are really excited about the new units that we are beginning!
Ask them to tell you all about them. ISATS start on Tuesday and they will be taking them in the morning. Make sure they are well rested and have a good breakfast.



SPELLING: No spelling unit this week.



ENGLISH: We will be reviewing our EXPOSITORY WRITING. Working on correct punctuation and form. They have really begun to master this!



READING: WE WILL BE TAKING ISATS DURING THIS TIME.



SOCIAL STUDIES: Our unit on EGYPT has begun. They are very curious and have wonderful prior knowledge on many facts. We learned where it is located and what bodies of water surround it. They are looking forward to learning more!!!



SCIENCE: WATER CYCLE. We will learn this week about condensation , precipitation and evaporation.



MATH: GEOMETRY PROJECT is due March 2. Have fun with it! I am really looking forward to seeing all your wonderful work! We began our new unit on TIME AND MEASUREMENT. We will work on problem solving, time of all ages and measuring with your hands, feet and forearm.