Haunted House STEM Challenge!

On Tuesday, 10/24 at 1:30, our class will participate in a Halloween STEM challenge.  

Using recycled cardboard, they will work with a team to plan and build a haunted house.  

Parents are invited to help with the construction.  

See you then!

Enjoy a beautiful Fall weekend.

Happy October!

Warm days and cool nights... 

and a great time to update you on what we're learning in Room 49!

Math -students have been strengthening their addition and subtraction skills using the standard algorithm.  Next week we will begin learning how to multiply larger numbers.

Reading -last week we finished reading Frindle, and the students shared when they learned about story elements by creating a storyboard.  We played Frindle Jeopardy on Thursday, which was a fun way to wrap up the unit!  This week we have been learning about theme.  The students have enjoyed identifying the theme in Pixar movie shorts.  

Language Arts -during the past two weeks we have been learning "be a better writer" strategies.  This includes adding rich adjectives, replacing verbs, and using adverbs in our writing.  The class just finished brainstorming for their next writing workshop assignment: "Fall Favorites". 

Social Studies -students are putting the finishing touches on their Treasure Islands.  We will wrap up our map skills unit with a test next Tuesday.  Then we will travel to our first region: The Northeast!

Check out the "Remind" app

This year I am going to start using the REMIND app.  Please follow the attached directions to get the app and join my class.  Now you can receive classroom updates directly to your phone.  I will send assignments, reminders, photos, etc.  I will also send home a flyer with instructions on how to join -it's quick and easy!  

A busy week ahead!

*Back to School Night is Tuesday, 9/19 starting at 6:15 in the cafeteria.  I look forward to sharing information about our classroom and curriculum with you!

*School pictures are tomorrow.

*Final drafts of Summer Sunglasses stories are due tomorrow.  You may print and send a copy to school OR share it with me via Google Drive and I will print it.

*Please send the Storyworks magazine subscription money to school by the end of the week.  You may also bring a check to BTSN tomorrow.

*Book Fair is this week -our class will shop during Library on Friday.   

*Please send in a large poster board by Friday.  The students need this for a Social Studies project.

Thank you for your support! :) 

Our first full week is here!

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful Fall weekend!  

Here are a few reminders to help you and your child plan the week:

1. Math homework is assigned M-Th nights -each night there is a "challenge" component to the homework, which is optional.  I do ask that the kids try the challenge at least once a week.

2. Word Study begins this week.  Tonight the students will bring home the word list and homework assignment.  Their flashcards are due tomorrow and the sentences/pictures are due on Friday.  On Friday the students will be tested on the spelling AND meaning of the words.

3. Reading -it is expected that students read for at least 20 minutes, 4 nights per week (if not more).  

4. Agendas -please sign your child's agenda M-Th nights.  They do not need a signature over the weekend . 

5.  Back to School Night is next Tuesday starting at 6:15 in the cafeteria.  See you then!  

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!  

Off to a great start!

We had a FANTASTIC three days this week!  

It is going to be an amazing year.  

Next week the students will start receiving math and reading homework.  We will begin word study the following week.  Please remember to check and sign your child's agenda Monday-Thursday nights.  If you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.  Enjoy the long weekend!