Math

• We are assessing our work on Unit 1: Addition & Subtraction with Fractions. Once complete, we’ll begin our next unit on adding & subtracting whole numbers & decimals. 
• We will continue to focus on mastering our multiplication and division math facts. Please practice these at home and utilize your child’s online access to MobyMax Fact Fluency.

ELA

• We’re working on building on our foundation of establishing strong independent reading habits and diving deeper into our stories.

Social Studies

• With Columbus Day on Monday, we are beginning our unit called Three Worlds Meet which examines the interaction between Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans in North America.

Miscellaneous

Fall Party

This year for our Fall Celebrations we are looking forward to having parties in our classrooms, much like years past.  This year will be slightly different, in a couple of ways.

1. Parents and volunteers will not be able to attend.  (We will miss you!)
2. While we will have some snacks, I will be providing some allergy safe and prepackaged options.
3. Games, crafts, and snacks need to be sent in 24 hours in advance (or more).

Like previous years, we will be welcoming your children to wear costumes, if they wish.  One change this year is that children will be able to wear their costumes to school and wear them the whole day.  The intent behind this is to limit children gathering in the restrooms to change, and limit the number of children needing assistance from teachers and staff to get into their costumes.  We invite you to send your children in a costume that includes no weapons or gore, and easily allows your child to participate in regular school routines and procedures.  There will not be any masks other than COVID-19-related facemasks allowed. There will not be time given to dress or apply makeup as in years past.

Please consider the questions below when deciding on a costume:

• Can they take it off themselves to use the bathroom?
• Can they fit in their seat at their desk?
• Can they go down the slide or sit in the swings?

We ask that you save bulky, inflatable, or extravagant costumes for home use, and dress in a fun and simple costume for the school day.  Fall or pumpkin t-shirts are a great alternative as well.

My plan is to weave in festive activities and embrace the fun throughout the day.  We are thrilled at the opportunity to celebrate with your children and look forward to creating another fun and memorable school event for them.

Book “Commitment Day”

In our Reader’s Workshop, we’re getting deeper with our books. This meant that we have to make a commitment to a novel in order to apply what we’re learning to grade-level appropriate books. This week, your child “committed” to a book much like student-athletes might commit to school on a signing day. Check out some students committing to a book below and ask your child what they chose and why!

Math Practice is FUN!

Here we are playing a review game and working outside on designing a playground.

Safety Team 4!

Walkathon Celebration of Pizza (not pictured) and Ice Cream!