Happy March!

Scholastic Book Order

Today I sent home the March Scholastic book order forms.  I haven't sent one home in a while!  Remember, no pressure to order, but you can if you would like to add to your home library.  We can also earn free books for our classroom.  You now have options to ship books to school or straight to your home.  Order online, or return paper order form and check to school by March 12th.

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Early Release Day!  That means dismissal will start at 1:40.

Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

• persuasive writing

• Read Across America project (see Facebook post for pictures later today!)

High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• reading analyzer

• Venn diagrams

• compare and contrast

• reading-- The Tale of Despereaux

Math

Here is what we are working on in math this week:

• multiplication strategies
• liquid volume
• arrays
• equal shares
• number stories with measuring volume

Wonders Reading

Here is what we are working on this week in reading:

• essential question--What excites us about nature?
• genre--poetry
• phonics--r-controlled vowels (-air, -are, -ear, -ere)
• Grammar--compound subjects and predicates
• vocabulary---antonyms
• writing--free verse poem
• writing--sensory words
• writing--visual patterns
• comprehension--visualize
• comprehension--theme
• text features--repetition

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 3/5--end of 3rd 9 weeks
• 3/12--report cards available
• 3/12--book order due
• 3/12--yearbook orders due
• 3/16--Spring picture day
• 3/26-4/4--NO SCHOOL--SPRING BREAK
• 4/5--return to school from break

Have a great week!!