Welcome back!

Welcome Back!  I hope you all had a great Christmas!  Happy New Year!

Report Cards
Report cards for the 2nd 9 weeks will be coming home on Friday.  They will be available on the online portal as well. Please look them over and contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  

Early Release

Don't forget--TODAY is Wednesday!  That means early release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40.

Writing

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

• writing goals

• sequencing

• writing step by step directions

High Ability

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

• We are starting the 2nd semester curriculum this week. This unit focuses on connections.

• reading-- Because of Winn Dixie

Math

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

• area
• perimeter
• parts of a whole
• comparing fractions
• fractions as equal pieces

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How do you express yourself?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--long u sound
• Grammar--the verb "have"
• vocabulary---prefixes
• writing--expository essay
• writing--research
• writing--choose and evaluate sources
• comprehension--ask and answer questions
• comprehension--key details
• text features--bar graphs

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/5--Early release day @1:40
• 1/7--report cards available
• 1/11--Creekside PTO meeting 6pm
• 1/12--Early release day @1:40
• 1/17--NO SCHOOL--MLK JR Day
• 1/18--yearbook candid picture day
• 1/19--Early release day @1:40
• 1/21--Disney on Ice field Trip!!!
• 1/26--Early release day @1:40

Have a great week!!