Math - Unit 3 is the geometry unit. In order to be secure students need to be able to measure accurately with a protractor, solve problems with unknown angles, and know the different types of angle measurements and names. The students also need to have an understanding that the interior angles of a triangle equal 180 degrees and the interior angles of a quadrilateral equal 360 degrees.
For some students this can be a tricky unit. Please reinforce these ideas at home as well as encourage your child to explain the accurate way of measuring an angle. If he or she is able to explain this, they are more likely to be able to do this accurately.
Reading - We are continuing to work on understanding the difference between character traits and emotions. We are also working with the students on the different types of conflicts that can be found in realistic fiction texts. Your child should be able to talk to you about person vs. person, self, nature, and society.
Writing - Students had an opportunity to log on to their google accounts last week. I had them work in small groups on the a document in the google drive. We had an interesting start with this and hope to continue to use this throughout the year.
Science - The energy unit is continuing. The students are working on understanding the big ideas of energy. Ask about this! Check out the pictures page to see what it looked like when we "raced" our boats.
Camp - As I'm sure you know by now, camp is on! If you need another copy of the packing list, please send me an email. I will forward it to you. Remember, camp is November 5-7. There is no school on November 4. You should make arrangements to pick your child up from school when we get back from camp on Nov. 7. If you are unable to pick up your child but have someone else who can, please send in a note letting us know. We can not release your child to someone unless we have this.
