We have been learning about multiplication and division strategies in Math. As homework they should be working on learning the basic facts with the 3 minute timed test. I will allow students to take the test with me on Fridays to move on to the next set. We are working on our Unit in Language Arts about Characters, Folktales, and Poetry. This will be our last week on this Unit, students will take the Unit test online this week.
We had our last week with the visual arts teacher, this week we start music with Mr. Gilstrap! In Science, we are finishing up force and motion, and are half way through the first unit (of 3).
I know many parents have asked for conferences after the low grade notice went home. By the time I get everyone scheduled and we meet, we will be starting conferences. I am going to try to hold of on these conferences unless I find it truly necessary to meet before our November conference. I know the scores are alarming, but it is a new program and a new system of grading. Be sure to sign up at SignUp.com (link is in the previous blog post below)
Here are some pictures of thing we have been doing: