Room 219 Update - Week of October 19, 2015
Dear Families,
Here is what we are working on in our classroom:
Math: In Topic 3 students are focusing on using the Distributive Property of
Multiplication to use known facts to help with solving unknown multiplication facts. Ask
your child how they can break apart a harder fact (8x6) into two easier facts (4x6 plus
4x6) to figure out the answer.
Reading: Last week we finished our first unit of study! We also completed reading
Stone Fox. Ask your child about how the story ended. Warning: it was sad! This week
we are diving into our second unit, which is all about analyzing the characters in our
books. Our new read aloud is Because of Winn Dixie, and we will closely study the main
character, Opal.
Writing: This week students will continue to publish their final drafts of their personal
narratives. I am so impressed with the difficult revision and editing work that they have
done! We will celebrate our published narratives with our grandparents on Friday. Ask
your child how they revised their ending to make it better.
Science: This week we are wrapping up our studies of magnetism and electricity. We
recently learned how to construct a magnet that can be turned on and off. Ask your child
what this type of magnet is called! A study guide for this science unit was sent home
today. This can serve as a tool to use to help your child study for the upcoming
assessment on Thursday, October 22nd.
Upcoming Events:
10/23 Grandparents’ Day (9:15-10:45) & October Scholastic book orders due
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your
dedication to your child’s education!
Sincerely,
Kaylee Viscuso