Classroom Newsletter

March

Whats Happening?

Reading and Writing

This week we will read a story titled, The Man Who Invented Basketball. Students will practice generalizing ideas and summarizing passages they have read. Students will practice spelling (irregular plurals) and vocabulary words at centers. Spelling lists can be found inside student binders and/or on the class blog. This week in writing we will switch from essay writing to practicing quick writing. Students will also learn about singular and plural pronouns. Please continue to read Family Times (sent home at the beginning of each unit) to learn more about what were doing each week in Reading Street!

Dr. Seuss Birthday is March 1st! Moms and Muffins is March 8th! Day of Service March 22nd Parent Teacher Conferences March 26th and 27th 12:30 Dismissal March 26th and 27th Teacher In Service March 28th Spring Break March 29th April 1st

Science and Social Studies

This month in Science we will learn about ecosystems. Students will be introduced to ecosystem vocabulary like population and community. Students will participate in activities that will allow them to understand ecosystems and animal adaptations. Later this month we will begin to study government.
Students may review vocabulary and other important information in the science section of their binders. Check out the blog for more information and activities. http://blog.elanco.org/sciabattoni/scienceand-social-studies/

Math
This month in math we will study multiplication and division in Everyday Math Unit 4. Students will also begin to learn about geometrical shapes (2D and 3D), as well as lines, line segments, etc. Dont forget to visit the blog for links to practice math skills.
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