News From Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Miller
We have been busy in the classroom this week. Students have been
immersing themselves in their learning from wonder work to math and
science to poetry reading.
We hope that you and your families have a wonderful weekend and
enjoy the “warmer” weather that is expected over the weekend.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
Mrs. Angela Rowe & Mr. Dave Miller
January 29, 2016
Reading & Writing Workshop
This week in reading workshop, students have
been taking some of their independent reading
Math Workshop
In math workshop we are studying solid
figures and volume. This
time to immerse themselves in the world of poetry.
They are reading a variety of styles and have been
week, students took some
working on a list of things that they notice as they
time to look for different
read and things that they are wondering about
solid figures in the building
poetry. We will launch our learning focus next
week from these notice and wonders.
In writing workshop, students have been
continuing to work on their research writing. We
spent this week talking about how to write an
introduction and a conclusion to our essays. This
drafting work will continue into next week with
some students ready to begin revising and editing.
Science
This week in science our focus has
been learning about ecosystems.
Students started growing and caring
for their own cup of grass. They
also created food chains that you
can see hanging in the hallway.
and measure them. They
created structures to solve for volume
as well.
Word Study
This week in word study we completed our Greek
and Latin root unit on dif, dis, and di (meaning
not). The assessment took place on Thursday.
Important Dates to Know
January 29: Movie Night
February 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 12: Fair of Hearts
February 15: No School & IRE Ice Skating
President’s Day
February 24: End of Second Trimester
February 25: No School
End of Trimester Teacher Work
Day