Monday, February 24, 2014

February 24 - 28

Science Fair is almost here!! Please look for a check in sheet coming home today.  If your child needs help with his or her science fair report, please let me know.  Science fair projects are due Thursday, February 27.  They can be dropped off in the gymnasium at the beginning of school.

Math - Unit 7 math is underway.  The class is working on scientific notation, order of operation, and using positive and negative numbers, along with other concepts.  By the end of the unit the students should be able to:  add and subtract positive and negative numbers, order positive and negative numbers, multiply by powers of 10, and use parentheses in number sentences to specify the order of operations

Science - In science class, students are studying the human body, bones, muscles, etc.

Reading - We are continuing to work on historical fiction in reading class.  Your child should be reading 30 minutes per day.  Coming soon: Read - a - thon!!!

Social Studies - Students will be taking a test on Tuesday.  It will cover what we studied in Colonial Williamburg.  Coming next: The Boston Massacre.

REMINDER  - Winter Survival has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 6th.  You will receive the same field trip form with the new date written on it.  We only need you to initial approval of the new date.