9-6-24

Hello Parents! 

Important Dates:

Thursday 9/12: Math Check Up

Friday 9/20: Minimum Day / Dismissal at 12:30 pm.

Please sign your student's agenda each night, and send it back each day. Please have your scholar write the title of the book they read for homework in their planner and not the series.

Sign assessments after reviewing with your child, and leave them in the Assessment Folder to be returned to school.
 
Conversation Prompts: 

What kind of animal did Sarah bring with her from Maine? 

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the sun?

How long does it take the Earth to make one full rotation around its axis?

What does an archaeologist study?

Name one addition strategy you have learned. When do you need to rename the ones?

Which word is a verb in the following sentence? “Sarah wrote a letter."

Math: Students will continue learning and practicing addition with and without renaming. They will take a quiz on Thursday and begin the chapter practice to prepare for the chapter test.

Literature: As we continue to read Sarah, Plain and Tall, we’ll learn how Sarah likes life on the prairie. She will have new experiences with Caleb and Anna, and they will learn new things about Maine from her. Will Sarah decide to stay? 
 
History: This week, scholars began their study of ancient India! We discussed topics such as the Indus Valley Civilization and the study of archaeology.

   
Science: We continued our study on cycles in nature. Next week, scholars will learn more about what happens during each of Earth’s seasons!

Grammar/Writing/Poetry: We will learn about the poem, "The Secret" which will be recited the week of 9/23. Students will write a summary in their own words and utilize proper capitalization and punctuation when writing their sentence. In grammar, we will continue to learn about the three different types of verbs-action, linking, and helping.