Weekly Spotlight:
*Chapter 10, lesson 1 Open Notes Social Studies quiz on Tuesday.
*Chapter 11, lessons 1-3 Open Book/Notes Math Quiz on Tuesday.
*Spelling test on Friday.
*Chapter 11, lessons 4-6 Open Book/Notes Math Quiz on Friday.
Coming Attractions:
*Unit 6 Pronoun Test on Monday, February 13.
*Valentine's Day Challenge due on Monday, February 13.
*Valentine's Day Party on Tuesday, February 14, 1:30.
*No School on Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day.
*Spring Pictures on Thursday, February 23.
*39 State Test on Tuesday, February 28.
Homeroom Happenings:
Science - We are now studying electricity. This past week the children investigated four ways to light a bulb. This week, we will take that knowledge of simple circuits to begin exploring series and parallel circuits.
Social Studies - On Tuesday, the children will take an "open notes" quiz on Chapter 10, lesson 1. They will not be allowed to use their textbook. We will then continue with lesson 2 which focuses on the climates of the Southwest. At the end of the week, the children will be introduced to their next social studies project on deserts. This will be a technology project.
Spelling - Our vocabulary words for the week are: melancholy, insignificant, absorbed, dilapidated, manipulate, pompous, precocious, and scheme. Begin using these words with your child. Give sample sentences for each word. Try to use the words in every day conversations with your child. Our spelling test will be on Friday. There will be spelling words and vocabulary words.
English - We will finish our Pronoun study this week. Our last two lesson include contractions with pronouns and homophones. We will fill out a "how to study" sheet on Wednesday. Our Pronoun test will be on Monday, February 13.
Reading - This week we will begin our study of poetry. We will focus on some of the elements of poetry including rhyme, sensory words, figurative language, and wordplay. The children will also begin a poetry project. In this project, the children will be learning about and writing nine different kinds of poems. Time will be given in class, but students will also need to work on this project at home. We will be working on poetry and figurative language for the next few weeks.
Mrs. Sulima's Math Class:
Monday - Customary Weight & Trivia Challenge.
Tuesday - Quiz on lessons 1-3 (open book/notes). Temperature.
Wednesday - Units of Time & Time Zones.
Thursday - Compute with Customary Units.
Friday - Quiz on lessons 4-6 (open book/notes).
