Newsletter for the Week of May 18-22
Writing
This week we will concentrate on all those Rock Star Dads out there! We will be working on a writing activity for our dads. We will use complete sentences and concentrate on correct punctuation and spelling. We will bring something special home for Father's Day once it's a little closer!
Reading
This week students will continue to practice reading their scripts that they received last week. They will practice their roles by using emotion, expression, and reading their lines loudly and clearly. Each group will perform their Readers' Theater for the class. Towards the end of the week, students will make a plan and add in stage directions to turn their Readers' Theater script into an actual play!
Math and Social Studies:
This week we are playing a big game of Life as we begin our personal financial literacy unit in math and social studies! We will be applying for classroom jobs, earning a salary for our work, and moving into communities based on our income and needs. Students will be responsible for paying rent, paying for insurance, and experiencing various unplanned expenditures. We will learn about the importance of saving money and budgeting, as well as the difference between responsible and irresponsible borrowing. As the week ends, we'll learn about interest and how to calculate it.
Spelling
We will continue to practice the spelling rule of the week each day. On Fridays we will assess how well they know the spelling pattern. A great site to visit is Go-Noodle. There is a game called Body Spell that would be neat to use!
The spelling list will come home and we will assess their knowledge of the spelling pattern on Friday.
At-Home Enrichment (optional homework):
Research: research the "question of the week" and bring what you find out to school. It can be any type of presentation such as a poster, powerpoint, game, etc.
Question of the week: Who is Warren Buffet?
Math Enrichment:
Want to work on your computer coding skills? Add the app Run Marco! from the Google App Store and learn how to write code!
Practice your new economical skills with these games:
Reminders
May 21- Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
May 25- No School; Memorial Day
May 29- Career Fair for the students during the day.
June 2- Awards Ceremonies: 2nd @ 8:00
June 4- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 5- Last Day of School
