During the week of December 3, 2012 our focus will be:

Reading: Activate and build background knowledge by understanding that what we learn depends on what we already know or don't know about a topic. Recognize that thinking about what we already know will help us to understand new information. Understand that some of our background knowledge may be incorrect and that reading can clear up misunderstandings and actually change our thinking.

Writing: We will continue to work on developing and organizing our writing.

Math: Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students will find, describe and apply rules that define patterns and build fundamental ideas of algebra.

Inquiry: We will be starting a new mini-inquiry unit on cultures. Each student will choose a country to reserch and share information with the class about its culture. This should be a fun and educaional project to do over th holiday season! If anyone would like to be a guest speaker and come in and share information about your culture we would love to have you do so. Please contact Mrs. Germain and set up a time to come in and talk to the class.  Thank you.

Looking Ahead:

• Chorus Concert: December 11, 2012
• Winter Concert: December 13th - Have your child to Nathan Hale H.S. by 6:15pm. The concert begins at 6:30pm.

I hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving Break!

Our academic focuses this week are:

Reading: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text.

Writing: Produce writing i which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.

Math: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication.

Inquiry: As we finish our government unit the students will be assembling their group posters and presenting them to the class.

Looking Ahead:

• Chorus Concert: December 11, 2012
• Winter Fine Arts Concert: December 13, 2012 (details to follow)

In room 104 next week we will focus on the following topics:

Reading: Students will continue to work on merging their own thinking with new learning.

Writing: Self and peer editing of written work.

Math: Finish District Assessment, review past concepts, and learn multiplication facts.

Social  Studies Inquiry: Students will work on finishing up government reports and projects.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving!

For the week of 11/12/12 we will be focusing on:

Reading: React to new information and merge our thinking with it.

Math: Learn to multiply and understand the properties of multiplication. Review past concepts.

Writing: Work on writing friendly letters.

Inquiry: Do focused research on group questions regarding government unit.

Note: Please remember to send healthy snacks - no junk food please. Thank you.

WKCE Math testing continues Monday-Wednesday this week!

Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast and plenty of rest.

Reading: This week we will focus on asking and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text.

Math: Our math focus will be on WKCE testing. We will also work on problem solving skills.

Writing: Participate in collaborative discussions.

Inquiry: Our focus will be on our government unit. We will be gathering information from print and digital sources and take brief notes.  

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