Mike kicked us off with a great story about getting his puppy Franklin during morning meeting.
Then this morning we continued with our first science unit and based our lesson on observations. We explored the secret life of sewer lice. Ask your child about what they observed (just make sure no younger T'ville siblings are around! Its a secret...)
In math we began diving into divisibility rules. The rules for 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10 are our main focus but 4, 7, and 8 will be advanced opportunities.
In the afternoon we took our first spelling pre-test and some students (who got a 19 or 20/20) walked away with advanced spelling champion lists. Spelling will be due NEXT Friday.
Next we went into writing where we had our first On Demand timed prompt of the year. It was a personal narrative about a special moment in time. As I walked around and read over shoulders, I got to learn even more about each of the individuals in our classroom. I can't wait to read these over the weekend!
After our second fire drill of the week, we reviewed the 25 book goal and how to record books. Unlike past years, there will not be a paper log that goes home and gets signed by parents. Instead, students are accountable for filling in story maps or chapter summaries for when they read narratives or information fact sheets when they read informational texts. Every 100 pages = 1 book. Please make sure your child stays up to date with these. 6 books per marking period = staying on target! If a student begins falling behind, we will have to bring back our reading recess club. Failure is not an option!
Great first week, lets make next week just as good if not better!!
Homework
- Math: SL 1.4
- Read 30 min (25 book goal, fill in those sheets!)
- Planner signed
- Picture day Sept. 10
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