This week we will be continuing state testing on Monday, so I will not be sending home any math homework on that day. Math homework will restart later in the week. Students received their Homework Packet for the week on Friday, as I know many like the extra weekend time to work on it. This week kids will be reciting a poem, rather than learning spelling words. Students should memorize one (or both) poems, and also practice, keeping aware of the presentation skills we've discussed in the past. Specifically, students should be aware of eye contact, voice volume, and pacing. They've made great progress this year in their oral presentations.
In class, our literature focus is Little House in the Big Woods. We are continuing our study of Astronomy in science, and will also be working on writing our own constellation myths. The new math unit will be capacity using metric units. Finally, the kids are having a terrific time studying cartooning with our Spectra artist, Jon Hastings.
The final Scholastic book order is coming home on Monday. Although I'm sending home several brochures, families may order books from any flier on the website. Please keep summer reading in mind, as it's essential the kids keep reading throughout the summer to maintain their skills.
Have a great week,
Carroll Mayer
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