September 17-21

Writing:
We are starting a new unit this week on personal narratives. We will read Owl Moon to kick things off. Then we will brainstorm times in our lives where we felt strong emotions, such as joy, anger, fear, and sadness. We will pick one of those times to turn into a small moment story. Students will participate in planning their story, crafting a strong beginning, and work through the writing process.

Reading:
We are continuing to build good reading skills with lessons on character traits, making connections, and inferring. Students will continue to have to time to read to self and practice these skills on their own.

Math:
Place value is in place this week as we begin a new unit. Students will practice building numbers using base-ten blocks. Then they will be challenged with place value riddles. Then we will review comparing numbers using the greater than and less than symbols.

Science:
We are still learning about states of matter and physical changes. This week students will go through several challenges, including building a paper airplane, sanding materials, and melting candy to see how physical changes affect how a material looks and feels, but doesn't change the actual substance.

Reminders:
Here is the PE newsletter for September:
https://sites.google.com/roundrockisd.org/kathycarawaype/pe-news

Here is the sign up genius to volunteer to bring items to help with Academies.
Caraway Academy SignUp Genius

Upcoming Events:
Riata Roundup: September 20th
First Round of Academies: September 21st
40th Anniversary Party: September 29th