December 14, 2015

Reading: This week we are focusing on nonfiction text structure and understanding.  Students will have the opportunity to read a book of their choice for part of reader’s workshop.	Science: . We are finishing the animal classification unit this week.  Students received a study guide for the animal classification test. The test is on Thursday.
Math: Fractions, fractions and more fractions. We are exploring many and different ways to use fractions. Many students are enjoying ST math for part of their nightly homework.	Writing: Christmas writing is our focus for this week. It is due on Thursday.
Spelling: Words for this week are words are holiday words. The words are Santa Claus, jingle bells, snowman, chocolate, alleluia, shepherds, presents, ecstatic, peace, season, evergreen, ornaments, reindeer, tranquility, cuisine, Christmas, poinsettia, festoon, Hanukkah and menorah **There is only one test this week, it is on Thursday.	Reminders: We are having our pizza party on Wednesday at 1:30.  This is our reward for collecting the most food items in grades 4 -6. The Christmas sing is December 17 at 9:30.  Students can wear Christmas colors and bring a Santa hat. All late work, book reports and poetry are due on or before Friday.

Reading: This week we are focusing on nonfiction text structure and understanding.  Students will have the opportunity to read a book of their choice for part of reader’s workshop.	Science: . We continue to study animal classification. We are focusing on  reptiles and amphibians this week
Math: Fractions, fractions and more fractions. We are exploring many and different ways to use fractions. Many students are enjoying ST math for part of their nightly homework.	Writing: Christmas writing is our focus for the next two weeks. Students will be sharing their essays and talking about the strengths and weaknesses in their writing.
Spelling: Words for this week are words with prefixes. nonabrasive, unaesthetic, uncoordinated, predestination, disputable, recede, rebuttal, predominant, unaffiliated, nonporous	Reminders: Thanks to everyone who helped with our field trip.  We enjoyed a great day watching the dancers and studying the animals at the museum. The Christmas sing is December 17 at 9:30.  Students can wear Christmas colors and bring a Santa Hat.