This past week we were able to cover quite a lot despite it being a short week. This week is just as busy!
We will be finishing up chapter 3 in Math, and taking a test on it this coming Thursday. We continue to work on our unit in Treasures, we only have 2 weeks left of this unit before starting our first integrated unit in Social Studies/ELA on the CA Native American Tribes. This past week we got to look at crystals, what makes up the pure minerals that are the ingredients of rocks. This week we move on to learn about the properties of minerals.
This past week I was able to finish the TRC reading test. Students know their scores and their Lexile levels that they should be reading at. If your child has forgotten their level, I will be happy to provide you with their information. I sent home book orders last Tuesday, I ask to please have those into me, or order online, by this Tuesday so I can get them in before I leave. This is a great opportunity to get some books that are at your child's reading level. The class will also be getting the information on their first book report, due in 1 month, on a Fantasy book. The class will be going to the school Library, but can also use one from the public library or home. Here are some pictures of some great projects from last year:
This is my last week before going on maternity leave. I will be sending a note home as a reminder and to introduce Ms. Bayley. I know I am leaving the class in good hands, and I'm confident the students will do well under her guidance.