ELA
Reading:
Ø
Our
NYS tests are over and we are back to our normal routine. We’ll begin our first
literature circles focusing on the genre realistic fiction. Please anticipate
nightly reading and an assignment. Students must be prepared to participate in
a discussion the next day.
Writing:
Ø Jackie Sweeney is back
and she helped us kick off our “Animal in Me” project. Students are asked to
channel the animal they are most like and create a free verse poem in class and
a 3D mask in art. Keep an eye out for further presentation details!
Spelling
Patterns:
All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø List 24 – words –ed or
-ing
Ø List 25- words “silent
letters”
Ø List 26 – contractions
Math
Concepts:
o
We’ll
focus on decimals and how they relate to fractions. It is so important that
students know their place value chart for whole numbers and now decimals.
o
We’ve
begun a fluency practice called “Sprints”. They are researched based and focus
on personal improvement and review of concepts. They will be taken Mon., Wed.
and Fri.
Science
Our
NYS 4th grade science tests are 5.22.13 AND 6. 3.13. The concepts
will be 1st -4th grade material. We’ll be reviewing in
school and there may by HW assignments.
Social
Studies
5.8.13 we’ll travel to Mabee Farm to explore colonial NYS
hands on style!
We are also learning about the American Revolution and the
kids are very excited!
Reminders
ü 5.2.13
Orchestra in school performance
ü 5.8.13
Mabee Farm Field trip
ü 5.13.13
Scotia-Glenville Simple Machine presentation
ü 5.14.13
PTA fundraiser at McDonald's 4pm-7pm
ü 5.21.13
Literacy Night & Budget Vote
ü 5.22.13
NYS 1st Science test
ü 5.24.13-5.27.13
No School memorial day weekend
ü 5.29.13
Field day
5.31.13
“The Animal in Me” presentation at the Clifton Park – Halfmoon Library
