We have been learning about the physical properties of objects (buoyancy, texture, flexibility, hardness, weight, magnetic). Students were given 6 objects (Styrofoam cup, lead sinker, straw, desk, nail, and sandpaper). They had to first make predictions about the objects, then tested to see if their predictions were right. Did you know that a lead sinker is not magnetic? Did you know sandpaper will sink after about a minute? Those were the big two surprises for the class.
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Parents, please remember to help your child with their homework each day. Following is a schedule, so you know what to expect each day: Monday - New sorts are sent home. Students are to cut out the cards and practice sorting them. First by sound, then by pattern. Students will be tested on Friday on whether or not they have learned the pattern. Words on the test will be different than the words practiced during the week. Tuesday - Fluency practice. Students are to read the passage 3 different times. Each time they are to start at the beginning and have 1 minute to read as many words as they can. Count the total of words read each time and write it at the bottom of the page. Wednesday - Math. This is a review of what we have been learning in class. The answers are on the back so you can check your child's work when they are done (or so you can check the answer ahead of time to be sure you are pointing the in the right direction). Friday - Reading logs. Reading logs are sent home in Friday folders each week. Students should be reading 20-23 minutes each night. There is space on the log for students or parents to write a brief summary (retell) of what was read. This is also a spot for parents to jot down any a-ha's or concerns that you've noticed while reading with your child. These logs get turned in on Friday mornings. Please remember, whenever we have a snow day our breakfast and lunch menus are pushed back a day. The choices for this week will be:
Wednesday - Choice A: Chicken Drummie Choice B: Stuffed Crust Pizza Thursday - Choice A: Soft Taco Choice B: Stuffed Crust Pizza Friday - Choice A: Ham & Cheese Croissant Choice B. Stuffed Crust Pizza Due to the snow day on Tuesday Feb. 18, we will not have new spelling sorts for the week. Three days just isn't enough time to learn and practice new patterns. Students will get new words to study on Monday the 24th.
Our Valentine party will be Thursday Feb. 13 at 3:00. We will be having an ice cream sundae bar, and students will be opening their valentines.
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