Wow! I cannot believe that it is already December! Time sure does fly when you have a great class!

Math ~ This week we are reviewing the short cut method (this is the method that you learned)  for long division. Please continue to check over your child’s math homework and help them out if you see them making mistakes. It is absolutely necessary that your child know their basic multiplication and division facts automatically. We take a Mad Minute each day in class, please look these over with your child and help them study the ones that they have not yet committed to memory.

Science ~ We have started a new Science Unit “Organisms in Their Environment.” We will be making observations of some animals in the next few days, please ask your child to share their science journal with you (it is on the iPad).

Reading ~ We have started a new unit on reading non-fiction. We will be learning many strategies to help us become stronger nonfiction readers!

Writing ~ We are working on our personal opinion essays. Ask your child to tell you what their thesis staement is and to tell you their three supporting reasons.

Important Dates and Reminders

Dec 1               Share A Little Warmth Collection Begins (pajamas, slippers, blankets)

Dec 2               Rescreening for Hearing & Vision by OCHD

Dec 5               Report Cards Sent Home

Reminders

Thank you to all who donated $1 to wear pajamas last week.  We raised $279 for Soup for All!

If you are dropping off or picking up your child, please proceed carefully when passing a vehicle that is stopped in the lane to let a child out or let a child in a car.  Remember, safety is our #1 concern.