April 23-27

Writing:
Kids are getting close to finishing their final copies of their research papers. The next step is to make a product showcasing what they learned. Students will plan their product on Monday, bring in items from home, and start creating later in the week. Please plan on talking with your child about the product they plan to make and the materials they will need.

Reading:
This week we are reading "Miss Rumphius." Students will look at using flashbacks in writing, character motivation, and character traits. They will also learn about prefixes. Spelling words this week are also prefixes and the new list will come home on Monday.

Math:
Students are continuing with multiplication. They will learn about arrays and other ways of displaying a multiplication sentence. They will also create a multiplication monster with "multiplied" features. Later in the week, students will start learning about division and how to split numbers into equal groups.

Science:
Students are learning about animal characteristics and how different adaptations help the animal meet its basic needs. Students will decide which adaptation is the most useful and create a super animal with the most desirable traits.

Reminders:
Send back blue permission form for field trip
Field Day: April 27th- plan to send a change of clothing- Lunch on Field Day is at 12:35.
Fundraiser is still going on! Send in your donations of money or items! Don't forget to send in pictures of your pet for the bulletin board.
The glue stick crisis is still in dire straits. Sending any in would be a big help!