We have had a great week! Please be sure you are studying for the Thirteen Colonies Map test on Thursday! I have added two links under Social Studies that you can use to practice.
Important Dates:
*3rd General PTSA Meeting & Honor Chorus Performance
Thu, Feb 2 6:00pm
*Social Studies Test Feb 6th
*Spelling Test Feb 10th
*Frey's Science Fair is March 13-14.
Registration is required by Feb. 24
in order to participate.
Download Registration/info on PTSA website
*80's Dance - Friday, Feb. 24 from 6-8pm
Homework:
Tues 1/17 Adjective workbook p.65-66 and Math 10-10 # 1-16
What We are Learning:
Math - We will review the concept that when decimal fractions are added or subtracted the same rules of computation apply as for whole numbers. We will begin exploring fractions, reading/writing/equivalent.
English - We will review adjectives and add to student's knowledge by introducing comparative and superlative forms.
Spelling - We will be covering Sort 25 on words spelled with silent t, g, w, k, h and gh. Test on Friday.
Reading - We are reading informational texts on the Colonial Period. We will read and comprehend in order to develop understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that:
Social Studies - We begin a unit on the Colonial Period. During this unit we will concentrate on map skills such as how to locate the thirteen colonies on a map, along with major man made features such as New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and the Erie Canal. The students will receive a map review sheet on Weds. 1/11 for a test on Thurs. 1/19. We will also develop an understanding of how physical characteristics of an area can help to determine its economic activities