READING
We
will be reading the story called Moses Goes to a Concert. This is a realistic story about a deaf boy
names Moses, who goes to a concert. The
deaf percussionist helps Moses and his classmates realize they can be anything
they want.
The
vocabulary words are deaf, instruments, signs, hearing, percussion, vibration.
In
phonics we will be focusing on words with the long i vowel sound (igh, ie).
Comprehension
strategy is noting details.
In
grammar, we will be working on adjectives.
MATH
We
will be finishing our unit on measurement and take our chapter test on Wednesday. Our next chapter will be on fractions. Remember to keep practicing flashcards with
your child.
MAPS Testing
Next week we will be taking the MAPS test on Monday
and Wednesday. Please make sure your
child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast.
Science
We have had eight butterflies emerge from their
chrysalises. We have watched them grow
and develop into the adult stage. It was
time to say good-bye.
We
let our butterflies go out into nature.
We enjoyed learning about the development of butterflies. We were sad to see them go.
April
30 – Sophia
ANNOUNCEMENTS
May
16 – Early Dismissal at 12:00
May
21 – Field Trip
May
26 – Memorial Day – No School
June
9 – Picnic Day
June
12 – Last Day of School – Dismissal at 12:00
