This Week’s Assignments
Math: We will continue our study of data analysis
with a concentration on line plots, mode, bar graphs
and double bar graphs. Remember number relations,
facts and place value will be a part of our daily
math practice. You will be creating several bar
graphs this week.
Spelling: Your words will be coming from unit 2,
Davy Crockett Saves the World. Test on Thursday
Language: This week we will review subjects and
predicates, compound subjects and predicates and
using commas in a series. We will also be working
on creating “Super Sentences.”
Reading: Our selection is Davy Crockett Saves the
World. We will be learning the elements of the Tall
Tale. You will have a vocabulary /comprehension
test Friday. Vocabulary words will be given on Tuesday.
You will be given instructions for a nonfiction
book report today. It is due on Tuesday, August
31.
Science: We will be learning more about scientific
inquiry. First we will make a rubber band book,
we will learn the difference between observation
and inferring, and we will begin to plan for our
Marbelous Rolls Lab.
Social Studies: With what journey did the history
of the Americas begin? We will learn all about Beringia
and the migration of our “First Americans.”
Questions regarding an in class timeline will be
coming home on Wednesday. Please return them by
Thursday as these questions are needed for the assigned
timeline.
Reminders to Students
• Choose a book for Accelerated Reader
• Wear tennis shoes on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Reminders
to Parents
• Graded papers will be sent home beginning
Monday, August 23rd.
• You should be receiving STI passwords in
the mail soon.
• If you would like to be on my homework hotline,
send me your email address.
This Week’s Highlights
Math: Do a Family Math Challenge at : http://www.figurethis.org/challenges/c26/challenge.htm
Language Arts: This week you can begin to journal
to me in your reading notebooks. What type of book
are you reading? Think: If you were writing a tall
tale, what would you name your characters? What
type of exaggeration would you use?
Science: Complete this week’s brainteaser
at: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/PuzzleZone.asp
Social Studies: Who were the Mound Builders, and
what do they have to do with Poverty Point?
Upcoming Events
Open House is Tues, Aug 31!
PTA Meeting at 6:30
4th grade 7:00
5th grade 7:20
6th grade 7:40
Sp Ed 7-8
No School Monday, Sept. 6 – Labor Day
Thank
You Students!
Thanks for working so hard last week. We accomplished
so much. I was amazed by how much you know about
FISH.
