Anderson/Christain

Weekly Newsletter

Week of: Week of: Week of: Week of: September September September September 21212121stststst –––– 25252525

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Word StudyWord StudyWord StudyWord Study Skill: Long “o”

1. load 6.shadow

2. told 7.foam

3. coach 8. follow

4. yellow 9. glow

5. soak 10. sold *There will be a total of 15 words on the word study quiz (the first

ten listed above that follow the pattern for the word study, and

five that are not given to the students but still follow the pattern

for the word study).

QUIZ: September 25th

Reading Reading Focus Skill: Literal and

Non-Literal Language We will be focusing on literal and non-literal language and how authors

use it to add voice to their writing.

Read Aloud Book: Because of Winn-

Dixie By: Kate DiCamillo Our class will be reading this book for the 1st 9 weeks.

We have finished the book and will begin

watching the movie

Weekly Story: Roberto Clemente

Vocabulary WordsVocabulary WordsVocabulary WordsVocabulary Words 1.1.1.1. stands- The bleachers at a playing field

or stadium

2.2.2.2. fans- a person with a keen interest in or

admiration for someone or something

3.3.3.3. score- to gain a point or points in a game

4.4.4.4. league- a group of sports teams that

compete mainly among themselves.

5.5.5.5. slammed – to strike with force; crash

6.6.6.6. polish- to make smooth and shiny

7.7.7.7. style- A way of dressing or acting

8.8.8.8. pronounced- To say clearly, correctly, or

in a given manner

Quizzes and TestsQuizzes and TestsQuizzes and TestsQuizzes and Tests

Wednesday – Math Test: Addition & Subtraction

Wednesday – Science Test: Rocks and Minerals

Friday- Language: Word Study Quiz

Language Arts

Focus: Focus: Focus: Focus: Complex SentencesComplex SentencesComplex SentencesComplex Sentences

This week we will focus on complex sentences

and review simple and compound sentences.

Writing Focus: Opinion Focus: Opinion Focus: Opinion Focus: Opinion

In writing we will begin learning about how to write an

opinion piece. Students will be learning about the

components of opinion pieces.

Unit 1: Numbers and Operations in Base

This week we will be working on answering the following essential

questions:

• What are the properties that relate to addition and

subtraction?

• How can we verify the results of an addition

problem?

• What strategies can help me add/subtract

and accurately?

• How can I use what I know about addition and subtraction in

word problems?

This week in math we will finish addition and subtraction and begin

Unit 2. Please remember to review homework and practice math facts

nightly with your child.

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child. child. child. child.

We are already practicing for the 1st Math Challenge. The 1

Challenge will cover 90 multiplication facts. Students

correct in 4 minutes. Students have now learned their zeroes, ones,

twos, threes, fours, fives, and nines

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Important Dates

Sept. 23rd – Field Trip Money Due

Sept. 28th – PTO (4th & 5th grades performing)

Sept. 30th – 3rd Grade Field Trip

Oct. 8th – Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2

day for students)

Oct. 9th – 13th – Fall Break

Oct. 19th – Report Cards

Unit 1: Numbers and Operations in Base-Ten

This week we will be working on answering the following essential

What are the properties that relate to addition and

addition/subtraction

What strategies can help me add/subtract numbers quickly

How can I use what I know about addition and subtraction in

addition and subtraction and begin

. Please remember to review homework and practice math facts

addition and subtraction this addition and subtraction this addition and subtraction this addition and subtraction this

! Please go over test review problems with your ! Please go over test review problems with your ! Please go over test review problems with your ! Please go over test review problems with your

ath Challenge. The 1st Math

Students must get 81

Students have now learned their zeroes, ones,

twos, threes, fours, fives, and nines

ScienceIn science this week, we will

about Rocks and Minerals. We will be learning

about the five properties of minerals and the

three types of rocks. The students will also

complete experiments that help them to

identify rocks and minerals, as well as learn

about the rock cycle. Pl

science homework packet and review it with

your child.

Students will be tested over rocks and Students will be tested over rocks and Students will be tested over rocks and Students will be tested over rocks and

minerals this Wednesday 9/23!minerals this Wednesday 9/23!minerals this Wednesday 9/23!minerals this Wednesday 9/23!

After our rocks and minerals test we will

begin learning about fossils.

Paleontologist:Paleontologist:Paleontologist:Paleontologist: A scientist who studies fossils

Fossil:Fossil:Fossil:Fossil: The preserved remains of plants and

animals that lived a long time ago

There are 3 types of fossils: molds, casts, and

imprints

***Please watch for your child’s fossil packet

to come home. Please review this info

with your child..

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Important Dates

grades performing)

Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2

Classroom Reminders *Field trip money is due September 23rd. Students are welcome to have one parent attend, however parents must view the mandated reporter PowerPoint and submit verification to their child’s homeroom teacher by September 29th. Please refer to the parent field trip letter for more info. *AR is now in full swing. Students should be reading their AR books each night. *Classroom donations of Skittles and M&Ms are greatly appreciated (we use these to reward the kids)

Science

In science this week, we will finish learning

about Rocks and Minerals. We will be learning

about the five properties of minerals and the

three types of rocks. The students will also

complete experiments that help them to

identify rocks and minerals, as well as learn

ease look for the

science homework packet and review it with

Students will be tested over rocks and Students will be tested over rocks and Students will be tested over rocks and Students will be tested over rocks and

minerals this Wednesday 9/23!minerals this Wednesday 9/23!minerals this Wednesday 9/23!minerals this Wednesday 9/23!

After our rocks and minerals test we will

begin learning about fossils.

A scientist who studies fossils

The preserved remains of plants and

animals that lived a long time ago

There are 3 types of fossils: molds, casts, and

imprints

***Please watch for your child’s fossil packet

to come home. Please review this information

Weekly Newsletter Continued....

Classroom Reminders . Students are welcome to have one parent attend, however parents must view the mandated reporter PowerPoint and submit verification to their child’s . Please refer to the parent *AR is now in full swing. Students should be reading their AR books *Classroom donations of Skittles and M&Ms are greatly appreciated