Reading: We started our final class novel this week, Number the Stars. It takes place in Denmark during World War II. It's about a young girl whose family helps their Jewish friends escape the Nazi regime. It's a gentle introduction to this difficult topic, and an absolutely beautiful story. Ask your kids to bring home their books to read it with you! Talk to them about WWII history and any connections or knowledge you have.
Writing: We are researching the events of the Revolutionary War, aiming toward writing a blog with three sections: an "all about the war" section, a historical fiction narrative, and an "all about... (a specific event of the War)" section. Ask your historians what they learned about the War this week.
Social Studies: Next week we're open for business! Your kids have been developing products, advertisements, and business signs all week. They'll have one more class period on Monday to work on products, and they'll do a mock set-up in our room on Tuesday. The mall is open to the K-5 shoppers on Wednesday and Thursday. Ask your entrepreneurs how their business is going.
Writing: We are researching the events of the Revolutionary War, aiming toward writing a blog with three sections: an "all about the war" section, a historical fiction narrative, and an "all about... (a specific event of the War)" section. Ask your historians what they learned about the War this week.
Social Studies: Next week we're open for business! Your kids have been developing products, advertisements, and business signs all week. They'll have one more class period on Monday to work on products, and they'll do a mock set-up in our room on Tuesday. The mall is open to the K-5 shoppers on Wednesday and Thursday. Ask your entrepreneurs how their business is going.
Math: This week we practiced adding and subtracting fractions that are greater than 1 whole, requiring us to "borrow" when we subtracted. For example: (1 and 2/5) - (4/5). The kids learned how to show their work on a number line and using number bonds. Ask your kids to show you how a problem like this can be demonstrated on a number line.
Science: Your kids are enjoying a unit with Mr. Lukehart, studying life science. Ask them about what they're up to!
Miscellaneous:
Miscellaneous:
- If you haven't been mystery reader for your child, there's still plenty of opportunity! The kids love it when you surprise them! If you can't come in, send us a video of yourself reading, or invite another family member or friend. You can reach out to me about another time if our typical slot doesn't work for you. Be sure to sign up for Mystery Reader
- From PTO: This year, we are going to do the End of the Year Picnic RSVPs online using this google form. It will be in the Tuesday News but can you share this also with homeroom teachers so they can add to their newsletter? Betsy would like everyone to RSVP by May 15th. All the details are included in the form. https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/ 1FAIpQLScSTCSaysQ18v8fnl1dwwu3 61YnINQlOmaJbdU9R1h8rRk8wA/ viewform?usp=pp_url - Permission slips for our Young Athletes Special Olympics Event are due on Wednesday- field trip on Friday! (no lunch required). They went home this week Thursday.
