News From Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Miller
We have been busy in the classrooms this week! Please take a look at the
learning that has been happening. We are excited about our field trip to
COSI next week on Wednesday. Please remember that your child will need
to bring a packed lunch that can be thrown away at the end of the day (i.e.,
brown paper bag).
We hope that you and your families have a great weekend together! As
always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
Mrs. Angela Rowe & Mr. Dave Miller
December 11, 2015
Reading & Writing Workshop
This week in reading workshop we have been
working on writing “mini essays” to show a compare
Math Workshop
This week in math workshop, we
started a new unit focused
and contrast about characters, settings, and
around coordinate grids.
events within the stories we are reading. Students
Students are beginning to
are thinking deeply about the text as these
learn how to read them and
similarities and differences are what we are calling
plot data points on a
“higher level thinking.” In other words, they are
not “right there” in the text. We have to infer how
characters are interacting to determine a deeper
coordinate grid.
understanding about the text and events.
Word Study
In writing workshop this wee we spent the week
thinking about coding with the district through our
daily “Hour or Code.” Many students have really
enjoyed this and are choosing to work and
practice more coding on their own time.
This week in word study we started a new Greek
and Latin root word unit looking at the roots “sol”
and “mon” meaning one. Students are even
starting to put roots we have already learned
together!
Social Studies
This week in Social Studies, we have
continued and wrapped up our
learning about the Mayans, Incas,
and Aztecs. We will be moving into a
science unit about force and motion
next week.
Important Dates to Know
Dec. 7-18: Book Fair @ IRE
Dec. 16: COSI field trip
**Please pack a lunch.
Dec. 18: Holiday Party
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1: Winter Break