February 24

Reading: Students are working on class novels and applying their comprehension skills to their assigned reading text.	Science: We continue our study of weather and more specifically predicting the weather.
Math: We continue our study of geometry. We are finishing our work with 2 dimensional shapes and symmetry/	Writing: We are moving from a focus on opinion writing to one on informational writing.
Spelling: Words for this week are unique words: subsequent, baroque, fajita, croquette, julienne, tortellini, quiche, scent, aileron, Meringue, puree, fermata, Renaissance, calypso, bouillon, horde, martyr, charismatic, biennium, constituency, BONUS: tessellation, alliteration, phenomenon, component, severe	Reminders: *February book reports are based on Newberry Books.  *The second trimester ends on Friday. *We will have a second storytelling competition on Wednesday, February 24

February 16, 2016

Reading: Students are working on class novels and applying their comprehension skills to their assigned reading text.	Science: We continue our study of weather and more specifically predicting the weather.
Math: We continue our study of geometry. We are working with 2 dimensional shapes.	Writing: We continue working on adding details and supporting evidence to our essays.
Spelling: Words for this week are VCV words: bagel, geranium, floweret, interim, frazzle, gravel, lentil, stipple, bambino, calculate, scruple, zucchini, cellular, particle, scalpel, musette, graffiti, satchel, obelisk, vessel, BONUS: barometric, thermometer, humidity, extreme, dangerous	Reminders: *February book reports are based on Newberry Books.  *We have a fossil presentation on Thursday from The Museum of Natural History. *Friday we have the opportunity to listen to presenters with the Water Van. Class storytelling competition is on Thursday, Feb. 18. .

February 8

Reading: Students are working on class novels and applying their comprehension skills to their assigned reading text.	Science:  This week we begin our study of weather and how to predict the weather.
Math: This week we begin our study of geometry. We begin with 2 dimensional shapes.	Writing: We continue working on adding details and supporting evidence to our essays.
Spelling: Words for this week are February words: valentine, acquaintance, conversation, president, enthusiasm, sincerely, infatuation, February, sucrose, Lincoln, integrity, cherry, groundhog, glucose, Washington, gratified, confectionery, compliment, veracity, cupid BONUS: symmetry, perpendicular, parallelogram, thesaurus, encyclopedia	Reminders: *February book reports are based on Newberry Books.  *Valentine cards, and boxes or bags should come to school on Friday. *Students should begin thinking about Student Treasure stories.

February 1

Reading: Students are working on class novels and applying their comprehension skills to their assigned reading text.	Science:  We are finishing up our study of the water cycle, and the properties of water.  There will be a test on Friday, watch for the study guide to come home soon.
Math: We are continuing our study of decimals and how they relate to fractions and the real world.	Writing: This week we are  specifically working on adding details and supporting evidence to our essays.
Spelling: Words for are homophones: stationary, stationery, mussel, muscle, succor, sucker, horde, hoard, their, there, they’re, idle, idol, tacked tact, cannon, canon, its, it’s, alter, altar	Reminders: ·      PT Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday this week.