Week of November 19, 2012
Reading: This week we will be taking a test on the skills acquired in Unit 2. We will also go over some Non-Fiction
pieces and Thanksgiving Stories. Next week we will start literature studies. Each class will be studying a different
novel. Due to different timing and pacing of each novel some classes may begin activities related to their novel.
Questions to ask your child:
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What is Non-Fiction?
What is Historical Friction?
What did you learn about World War II?
Vocabulary: We will not be focusing on a set of vocabulary words due to our unit assessment and short week.
Math: We will be continuing our unit on Fractions. We will focus on equivalent fractions, greatest common factors,
and greatest common factors with a factor tree. We will also be reviewing previous skills such as: place value,
decimals, rounding and estimating decimals, and prime/composite numbers.
Science: Students will continue the scientist exploration. We will be studying Edwin Humble. We will also be
having classroom discussion on what collaborative practice of scientist does for society. We will be having a small
classroom celebration for Thanksgiving. Students are welcome to bring in treats for the class on Wednesday.
Writing- Students will continue working on correcting grammatical errors. They will be also continuing their
imaginative point of view Thanksgiving piece. Students have selected an object from the Thanksgiving table and
will be writing from the point of view of that object. We will continue using the stop light packet to plan for this
writing.
Upcoming Events
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Progress reports will be sent home November 21st
The Turkey Trot will November 20th from 8:55-9:15
Small Thanksgiving celebration in each classroom November 21 from 1:00- 1:30
Reminders
We will not be holding Tuesday tutoring this week. Please plan accordingly.
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Please remember to use the crosswalks at all times. This is for the safety of both you and your children.
Thank you!
Homework is due daily. Please be sure to sign the agendas.
Please check jupitergrades.com each weekend for your child’s current grades. The paper with
passwords went home recently. This is the best way to see what assignments your child is missing, how
they are doing and are updated before the work come homes on Fridays. The students must have their green
folder signed each weekend.
If you have any questions please feel free to call or email me any time. Thank you for your help and
support.
Please send an email or written note that you are receiving and reading the newsletter. If you do, your child
will earn 3 dojo points.