January 29th- February 2nd

Writing:
We are working on our travel brochures for this week. Most students have finished their rough draft and are working on creating a colorful, eye-catching final copy. Come check out our bulletin board to get your next travel location!

Reading:
To wrap up our study of different cultures, we are going to be reading a book called The Rough-Faced Girl. It is a version of Cinderella with Native American characters. We will focus on comparing and contrasting characters and asking questions while we read. We would still love to hear about your culture though! Let me know if you would like to come in share with us.

Math:
We learned about 3 digit numbers last week and now we are extending to 4 digit numbers. Students will learn how one thousand is represented and how to express 4 digit numbers in multiple ways, including expanded form, base-ten block form, and word form. Students will also practice using to place value to add and subtract 10 and 100 from numbers.

Science:
We are finishing up natural and man-made resources with a nature walk through Oak View Park. Students will bring their science journals and record anything they see that is a natural or man-made resource. Later in the week, we will focus on weather. Students will become meteorologists and record different aspects of the weather over an extended period of time. Students will become familiar with weather tools such as a rain gauge, thermometer, and weather vane.

Question of the week: What does a meteorologist do in order to make a weather report?

Reminders:
Return field trip permission slip if you haven't yet.
Field trip: February 9th.
Valentine's Party: February 14th- details to come soon. 

January 16-19

Writing:
This week we are taking what we've learned about the powers of persuasion and creating a travel brochure to our favorite place. Students will choose a place (near or far!) near and dear to their heart and will be responsible for designing and writing their brochure using catchy phrases and captivating pictures.

Reading:
This week we are continuing our study of different cultures from around the world. We will be studying the cultures from India, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, and more. We are so excited to learn more about the world around us and how to be kind and respectful to cultures different from ours. We would love to hear more about your culture! Want to come in and present your food, clothing, way of life, etc? Please contact me and we can figure out a time for you to come in.

Math:
Put on your 3D glasses: This week we are learning about three dimensional shapes! Students will learn about the attributes of different shapes, vocabulary words such as edge, face, and vertex, and where these shapes are hiding in everyday life. At the end of the week, we will take a short assessment over everything we've learned.

Science:
It's fresh water versus salt water this week as we study the difference between the two. Students will discover where we can find fresh and salt water, what kinds of things live in each, and if items will float when put into each. We will also look at natural and man-made resources and how we use each everyday.

Reminders:
No school on January 15- MLK day.
Saturday, January 20th- Green Team Garden workday- 10am