READING
This week we will be doing a personal narrative workshop. We will focus on the the traits of voice, conventions, and presentation. When a piece of writing has voice it has personality. We will be writing about an experience that matters to them, focus on details and choose words that will show clearly how they feel.
We will be focusing on using possessive nouns and reviewing verbs.
MATH
In math we will be finishing our chapter on three-dimensional objects. We will be learning about slides, flips, turns, symmetry and congruent figures. Our chapter test will at the end of next week. Our next chapter will be on patterns.
Field TripThis week we went on a field trip to the College of DuPage to see Strega Nona. We enjoyed seeing a collection of Tomie DePaola's stories in this musical/play.
Handwriting
We will be learning to write the cursive letters j, p and reviewing the letters we have learned. Please review the lowercase letters with your child.
Science
We will be continuing to learn about what causes the seasons and reviewing the sun. moon, stars, planets and solar system. Our unit test will be next week.
Social Studies
We will be starting a new chapter on people and places in history and landmarks in our country and the world.
Report Cards/Conferences
Thank you for attending conferences this past week. Please remember to sign your child’ report card envelope and return it to school. Thanks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mar. 29 - Spring Break Begins
Apr. 5– Classes Resume
April 19 – Olsat Testing
Apr. 22 – Early Dismissal
