Week 27!

Here are the happenings from this week...

*Math

• Students learned about area with mixed numbers
• Problem solving with multiplication of fractions
• Found missing side lengths with rectangles given one side length and the area
• Taught or reflected on SeeSaw
• Learned from EdPuzzle and each other!
• Reviewed concepts on Friday to solidify understanding

*Literacy

• Book clubs are going strong this week and will end next
• With argument writing, students learned how to cite from sources while sounding professional
• Looked at layers of a cake to layer evidence with our own thinking and emotions
• Attacked counterclaims head on
• Watched Ted Talks to get a better vision of the Ted Talks in April

*Science

• Studied the pattern of the sun over the course of the year
• Discovered different constellations come out in different months
• Looked at the phases of the moon
• Talked about eclipses

*Social Studies

• Began the Revolutionary War
• Quick look at French and Indian War
• Through music, students are learning the events of the war (Ask about Mr. Bett's song)
• Our interactive read aloud is amazing!!!  Please ask your child
• Students were taxed unfairly by King Dels and King Loh... oh, the outrage! :)

*Mantra Craft:

• Students chose a positive mantra that they could say to themselves when things get challenging or difficult
• We turned those mantras into works of art!

*Important Information:

-Early Releases on 4/4 and 4/11 for spring conferences.