Hi families,

Here are the topics for the class. Please look at the great photos from OCEAN WEEK. There will be no spelling homework due to speeches. See you at Wild Duck for Edison’s fundraiser.

•Language/Social Studies Presentation: with all the hard work and learning about our nation’s first people, we will start giving speeches on WEDNESDAY.  Students will sign up for a place and be ready with their notecards and picture/keynote/powerpoint (whatever medium they selected) to share information with a strong, clear, voice, knowing their material very well.
Practicing the students use their notecards to practice since reading a report makes one look down at the paper and not out to the audience. We practice Mon. eve and in class Tuesday working with partners,  to be ready for  Wed. and throughout the week. The first three students will be recognized for taking the first turn which shows courage!

•Math: We’re working on symmetry, triangles, and problem solving. Keep students working on IXL geometry for further understanding.

•Reading: Greek mythology comes to a close this week. Our D’Aulaire go back to to the district’s library. Students will complete/check journals for poems, questions, summaries and cause-effect pictures. We’ve acted in skits the main action of stories with many enjoying the small stage. We will organize a mini “Greek Festival” where the class wears togas (sheets or white towels) and create games for each other and our reading buddies and maybe some food. We may need parent help here.

Science: we’ll learn about the insides of fish, and hope that our fishmanager is able to visit us.We’ll continue to paint our kelp forest ocean scenes.

Thanks for your help and bon semaine y buenas semanas,

Debra, Cassidy, Aaron and Yi Chun