Monday, October 1, 2012

October Newsletter


ELA

Reading:

Ø  This month we’ll kick off our first book project on fiction books with setting in NYS. Please be prepared to help your student keep on track with the assignment timeline provided.

Writing:

Ø  We will be publishing our picture books full of narrative elements.

Ø  We’ll take an in-depth look at how authors use narrative elements to tell a story

Grammar:

Ø  How to use verbs and adverbs effectively to make writing better.

Spelling Patterns: All tests are Thursdays!!!

Ø  List 3 – long and short i

Ø  List 4 – long and short o and u

Ø  List 5 – words with the /oo/ sound

Ø  List 6 & 7 - r controlled vowels

Math

Concepts:

o   Multiply up to 4 digits by 1 digit

o   Multiply 2 numbers using place value and properties of addition

o   Algebraic Patterns – using patterns

o   Estimate reasonable answers

o   Introduction to division


Vocabulary:

o   See notebook for important vocab
 

Assessments:

o   Each unit of study will have a pre and posttest.  You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!


o   Math fact tests will be 10/3/12, 10/17/12, 10/31/12
 
Social Studies
Concepts:
We will be learning about NYS early people.  This study will lead into an in-depth look into NY Native Americans. 
Our field trip to Brookside Manor will be October 9th.  Please make sure to send your student on time with a packed lunch and snack. This trip is a great kick off to our study and students will remember the hands on experience for years to come.
There will be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check your student’s agenda each day.
 
Reminders
ü Oct. 2nd – Class Pictures
ü Oct. 3rd. – fact test
ü Oct. 5th – Early Release
ü Oct. 8th – No school – Columbus Day
ü Oct. 9th – Brookside Manor
ü Oct. 17th- Fact test
ü Oct. 26th –Monster Mash
ü Oct. 31st – Halloween Party
We are in need of hand sanitizer please! J