In my math class, we have started studying about graphs. The students have had lots of fun taking surveys, organizing their data, and creating graphs. We will continue this graphing unit for another week. We will review at the end of the week and be ready to test on Friday, September 23.. If you would like to help your child look over some graphing information, you can pull up the online textbook. I put the log-in information on last week's blog posting.
Although we still have two Native American tribes/regions we will be learning about this week, I am going to go ahead and send home the Native American unit study guide this Monday. We will test on Monday, September 25. This is a unit with LOTS of information, so it would be in your child's best interest to start reviewing now.
As I mentioned at curriculum night, our spelling studies have changed a bit. Actually, your child will continue to have the same types of dictation sentences they have had in the past (along with the regular spelling homework on the five words), but there will be ten new words added that include prefixes and suffixes. This is a new word study program adopted by Gwinnett County. We will be doing lessons daily on prefixes and suffixes that pertain to these words, but it is their responsibility to study the words throughout the week. They will be given time to write the words in their agenda book each week. They will receive the words either Monday or Tuesday of each week.
In science with Mrs. Howell, your child will test on their water and weather vocabulary on Tuesday of next week. They should have their words and study materials in their journal.
Please continue to send in any Fun Run fundraiser money that you have collected. Way to go to those that have already turned money in.
We have started receiving our Time Magazine. The kids had fun reading their first issue. It was a blast discussing 'on line school' with the kids, as this was the topic of the featured front page article.
Soon you will be receiving information about conferences, so please be on the lookout for all the details.
Please remind your child that our media center day is every Monday. This is a weekly opportunity to renew a book or check out a new one. We go as a class once a week, because there simply aren't many opportunities for students to go individually.
Does your child know all of their multiplication facts? Do they have quick recall with them? If not, please work with your child each night using flashcards.
I think I have covered all of the important tidbits of information for the week. If I remember anything, I will come back and post again. Have a great rest of the weekend!
Please excuse any typos. Thanks!
