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A look at out week...

Math -We continued to practice place value and rounding this week. The students participated in a variety of lessons, which helped them develop a deeper understanding of larger numbers. Next week ww will practice adding and subtracting with numbers through the millions!

Social Studies-Thank you for sending in the poster board! The students are busy learning about grids, landforms, map scale, and more. They will begin working on their Treasure Island maps next week. 

Reading -We finished reading Frindle! Next week we will wrap up this book unit with a final assessment, jeopardy game, and creative art project. Leveled book groups will be up and running soon.

Science -Mrs. Demartini is teaching the class about rocks, minerals, weathering, and erosion right now.

ELA -The students worked on writing personal narratives in their Writer's Journals. They also learned about the root word "uni" and created flashcards and Word Maps to help them learn the meaning of ten new vocabulary words.

Open House

Thank you to all the parents who attended Back to School Night on Tuesday. It was so nice to meet everyone. Please feel free to contact me at any time throughout the year with questions or concerns.

All School Assembly 9-19-14

Enemy Pie Presentation -All School Assembly

Great Job Room 49!!!

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A look at our week....

Math -We've been working on place value with numbers through the millions.  This week we will practice rounding, comparing, and ordering numbers.  The students will begin their weekly multiplication fact tests on Friday.  Please make sure your child is practicing their facts at home.

Reading - Our class is doing an author study on Andrew Clements this month.  Our first book is Frindle, which is a wonderful realistic fiction about the power of words.  Soon, the students will be divided into book groups and will learn how to read and discuss a novel in a literature circle.  

*This week the students will complete a reading log at home for a chapter book they're reading.  

Language Arts -"Take a LOOK at my Summer Vacation" is the topic of our first writing workshop.  The students are enjoying writing about a favorite summer memory.  A special art project accompanies this assignment.

Social Studies and Science - In Social Studies we're learning about the continents and oceans.  This week we will start a map skills project called Treasure Island.  This interactive project combines geography skills and creativity.  In Science the students are learning about rocks minerals with Mrs. Demartini.

Monday.....the start of our first five-day week!

We started off the day with a presentation from the French Music Company.  If your child would like to play an instrument, please return the form by September 15th.

Math
This week the students will begin receiving math homework (Monday-Thursday).  The challenge is optional BUT students must complete at least one per week.

Reading
Students should be reading at home for 15-20 minutes each night.  Next week they will be completing reading response activities at home.  In class we are using the book Frindle to model reading strategies and book groups.

Language Arts
This week students will have the opportunity to write about a favorite memory from this summer.  A fun art project accompanies this writing workshop.

As a class we will continue to get to know each other and develop our classroom rules and routines.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.

A HOT, but FUN first day!

The students and I had a great first day!  The classroom was VERY hot, but we survived.  We spent the day getting to know each other and the classroom routines.  The students should be working on their "Me Bags" at home.  They are due by Thursday.  Also, please remember to sign your child's agenda Monday-Thursday nights.  We will begin our regular homework routine next week.  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me: fontaines@grafton.k12.ma.us.