Week of Jan 24th - Jan 28th

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be talking about sequencing events.  We will read a passage and put the events in the correct order.  We will also write a "How To" paragraph using time order words to help us.

• In Math we will finish Chapter 5.  We will work on estimating, problem solving, and adding 3 digit numbers.  Continue studying the addition facts.  The timed tests will be on Tuesday and Thursday of this week.  Your child knows which test they are working on.

• In Social Studies will wrap up our unit on maps. We will take a map test on Friday.  The main thing the students need to study is the location of the Continents (7) and Oceans (4).  Please refer to the Social Studies book at the front of the book for a map to use as a study guide.  You can also do an online game to help them practice the location of the continents http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp  They will also need to label a compass rose with the directions of North, South, East, West, and the intermediate directions of NE, NW, SE, SW.

Homework for the week..........

This week's words are time order words.
Spelling Words: finally, first, next, then, last, second, also, after, later, before
Monday - Read for 15 minutes. Write a paragraph about how to make a bowl of cereal.  Write it in the small journal using at least 4 of the time order words.  Math WS 10 (Rounding).  Study for Social Studies test, it is on Friday.
Tuesday - Read for 15 minutes. Sequence WS 196 and Math WB 41.  Study for Social Studies test, it is on Friday.

Wednesday - Read for 15 minutes.  Social Studies WS 27 (Timelines). Study for Social Studies test, it is on Friday.

Thursday - Read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words. Math Chapter Review WS 171 and 172. Study for Social Studies test, it is on Friday.


A Few Other Things.................

• Etiquette Club students for January are Adriana, Joseph, Isabella, Valeria, and Roger. It takes place on Tuesdays, please remember to send a lunch from home, a napkin, fork and knife.
• We are out of kleenexes again, we would love some donations. Thanks so much!!!!!
• Library on Thursday
• Today we are celebrating the 100th day of school!!!
• Friday is Color's Day - 5 lps
• Continue to study math addition facts, your child knows which test they are on.
• Happy Birthday to Joseph on the 27th and Dempsey on the 28th