October 30-November 3

Math

• Review equivalent fractions using a fractions chart and number line
• Relating fractions to whole numbers 
  • Whole number x denominator = numerator
  • Numerator/denominator = whole number
• Introducing mixed numbers

Language Arts

• Grammar: Irregular plurals (pkt p. 36-39)
  • Spelling change (ex: life --> lives)
    • Change y to i, then add -es
    • Change f or fe to v, then add -es
  • Special plural
    • Change vowel sound (ex: foot --> feet)
    • Another word (child --> children)
  • Singular & plural stays the same (deer, moose, shrimp)
  • Collective nouns-words that name groups of people, places or things (ex: class, army, jury, herd)
• Continued to practice identifying theme and details to support it
• Vocabulary strategy: Context clues: antonyms

Social Studies

• Geography: Latitude and longitude lines
  • latitude-think of the word ladder and the rungs are horizontal so latitude lines are horizontal (east to west)
  • longitude-LONG lines, longitude lines are vertical (north to south)

Misc

• Fall parade: Thankfully the weather cooperated and we were able to hold our parade outdoors as the students showed off their costumes
• Hustle for Health: Thank you for coming out to support your child and our school. Students enjoyed dancing, hula hooping, jumping rope and running the course. This was the first year the event was held at the park. 

Upcoming Events

• 11/10: No School-Veteran's Day
• 11/13-11/17: SBA-ELA Interim Testing
• 11/23-11/24: No School-Thanksgiving
• 12/4: Native Plants & Animals Presentation @ PRE
• 12/21: End of 2nd qtr