Math and Science Week of 4/4/16

This week the students will be taking the Iowa State Test. We will review some information during our time together. Please be sure that your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast. We will end our week on Friday with a "Big Bang" by going to Peaceable Kingdom.

Math and Science Week of 3/28-4/1

Happy Easter! Praising God that we serve a risen Savior.

Math -  This week in math we will be working with fractions. We will also review math skills to help with the Iowa Test.

Science: Please remember to look at the moon each night so that we can complete our booklet. This week we will work with our planets and review vocabulary words. We will work on skills for the Iowa Test.

March 29 - April 1, 2016 Mrs. Carroll

Happy Easter, everyone!

In preparation for the Iowa Test, we will take a series of practice tests during our Language Arts/History block beginning on Tuesday, March 29.  This will give our students the opportunity to become familiar with the format.  Following testing, we will review their answers and help students recognize any misunderstandings.  It will be very important for students to pay attention to instructions and listen carefully (always a good plan for success!!).

We will not have spelling assignments/homework or test during the week of testing preparation.

On Tuesday morning, March 29, we will celebrate the Risen Lord by having a "Resurrection Egg Hunt" and bring back the Alleluia!  Students do not need to bring anything for this event.

Please complete and return the two permission forms for the upcoming trip to Peaceable Kingdom, plus the $5.00 fee.

Math and Science Week of 3/21

REMINDER: The building will be closed Good Friday March 25th  and Easter Monday March 28th. There will be no Extended  Care!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Spring Break!!

Math: In math we will measure liquid volume, estimate the number of dots in an array, identify equal shares, solve number stories with measure and compare fractions.

Science: We will discuss the Sun and Moon. and work on our planet research.

Math and Science Week of 3/7-3/11

***March 11 - Cowboy Day - Early Release***
Math - We will estimate mass in grams and kilograms and weigh the objects we estimate. How close can we get?  We will also be working two step number stories.
***Test on Thursday 3/10***

Science  - Ask your child about the planet that they are doing research on. We are learning about the planets, but each student is responsible to do research on one planet. They are really excited about doing the research. We will make a planet- wheel and read and discuss a handout on planets.

March 7-11, 2016 Mrs. Carroll

Happy Pre-Spring Break Week-  We are all looking forward to a short vacation!  This week in Bible we learn about another "good" King of Judah.  Our favorite, so far, is Jehoshaphat - he never wavered from his faith in God and he accomplished many good things for Judah.  And we love the song inspired by his faith - "The Battle Belongs to the Lord."

In History, we are learning about the pyramids at Giza.  It has been interesting to read about the step pyramids that were created for the pharaohs.

Spelling Words this week are leaf, leaves, leave, team, people, repeat, deer, dear, bean, been, complete, and either.  Notice that there are homonyms to understand and spell correctly.  Because we have a short week, we will have the spelling test on Thursday (no trial test).  Homework worksheets this week are #103, 104, 105.

We will read and understand words with  the suffix "ness" as well work with nouns and adjectives.  We will get back to Little House in the Big Woods and catch up with the adventures of the Ingalls family.  We continue to practice cursive writing - students are doing a great job!

Remember that this week we have spring pictures.  Cowboy Day is Friday, with early dismissal.