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.