Week of 2/1/16

Ahoy!

Yay, finally a full week! We are really working with the students on the idea that they are responsible for their own learning. We are a team and we have to give all our effort to succeed. I really saw them take charge today of their learning! Amazing things happen during this time of year, I can't wait to see the next few months.

Reading:
We are continuing our river unit. Main idea and main message is our focus! The article this week is all about pollution and the various types of pollution that is harming our rivers and lakes. It has been fun to see the students starting to come up with their own ways to protect our rivers and lakes here in Camas.

Math:
We are finishing up our unit on multi-digit addition and subtraction next week. We are currently working on regrouping with our base-10 blocks. Here is a website if you wanted to print off your own base 10 blocks out to help your child understandregrouping: http://www.havefunteaching.com/tools/paper-cut-outs/printable-base-10-blocks/
Please be working with your students on their multiplication facts. 

Writing:
Students are finishing their persuasive writing pieces. The format for persuasive is a big focus. They are expected to state their opinion, give 3 reason for their opinion and 2 examples to support each reason. Finally, have a conclusion to wrap up the essay. If your student brings their work home please help them finish it!

Spelling:
there
knew
little
still
today
sure
once
told
it's
often
school
however
its
different
began
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know

Upcoming Events:
Feb 19th: Class Field trip to Columbia Springs. Field Trip costs $9.

Mystery Questions:
1) How many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged every year in the U.S.?
2) When did Valentine's Day start?
3) What other countries celebrate Valentine's Day besides the U.S.?
4) How many dollars worth of chocolate is purchased in the U.S. on Valentine's Day?

Thanks,
Miss Irwin

P.S. Please be practicing typing with your student. Here is a website that they can use to continue practicing typing. This will be very helpful when it comes time to take the SBAC.

https://camas.typingagent.com/

Username: First letter of first name and the first four of last name. ex. cirwin
Password: 204