Weekly Update for Nov 11-15

Weekly Update

November 11th - 15th, 2013

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: ~ I can make connections among compound words that have the same word parts.Test Tuesday (see 10 word list under last week in planner) ~ I can spell and use words with the following vowel sounds: oo, ow, ea. Reading: ~ I can tell the plot of a story.   ~ I can compare and contrast plots and settings of different stories by the same author. Writing: ~ I can create a paragraph from writing ideas. ~ I can write about poetry. Math:   ~ I can solve story problems with elapsed time. A “How To” video on elapsed time was posted to our blog. ~ I can use the properties of multiplication and other multiplication strategies (x1, x0, x2, x5, x10, x3, and x4). ~I can use multiplication strategies to help me find the product (answer) quickly. Science: ~ I can list renewable and nonrenewable resources and understand that mining is involved in getting these resources. Social Studies: I can tell about the diverse culture in a community.

Important Dates 11/11: Veteran’s Day! - Thank you to all veterans 11/12: 2 hour delay 11/13: Picture Retakes 11/13: Multicultural Share Day 11/14: After school PE student mania event  for gr. 3-5 11/18: Waiver Day: No school 11/26:  Fall Harvest Party from 2-3 11/27-12/2:  Thanksgiving Break Questions? Contact Me Mrs. Breslin 937-663-4449 ext 4319 breslink@grahamlocalschools.org Don’t forget to check out our blog: mrsbreslin.blogspot.com *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Student of the Week: Eli Thank you parents for allowing your child to attend the Veteran’s Day program last week.  The children did an excellent job and it was so nice to see all the families in attendance.  A huge thank you to Mrs. Williams as well for putting on a great show!

Math Flashcards Students will be making multiplication flashcards in class.  Eventually, students are expected to know multiplication facts fluently.  Once students have had plenty of opportunity to understand multiplication and to learn strategies to solve multiplication problems, we will begin to expect students to know multiplication facts from memory.  Please help them practice their flashcards each night.   Check out our blog for a link to the multiplication songs we are singing in class!  These can help your child memorize all the multiples of each number by using music.  Try to say the ABC’s without singing it! :-)

Multicultural Awareness Day Wednesday we will celebrate some of the different cultures that are in Champaign county in order to learn more about the diverse cultural groups in a community, one of our social studies standards.  The day will consist of adults coming in to share information as well as students presenting.  Your child will be offered foods/snacks on this day, so please be sure we know of any dietary concerns before Wednesday.  A special “thank you” in advance to those who helped in making this day a success.  We are looking forward to Wednesday and we know the students will enjoy it.