Class News



Today marks the end of the nine weeks.  Please look for your child's report card online next Friday.  I am very proud of their accomplishments and the growth they've made.

Here are some of the highlights from this past week.

  • Students researched a Native American cultural region and created a poster to share with the class.
  • In reading, we are discussing and reading about the power of our Sun and electricity. We will learn how to make a solar oven later next week. 
  • Ask your child about how to use a compass or protractor.  We have been measuring and constructing angles and polygons with these special math tools.   
  • Our class rocked the unit 3 social studies test.  Check your child's folder for his/her test.
  • Students recently published their personal narratives.  Our narratives are full of great sensory details, flashbacks, and strong conclusions.  Narratives will be sent home at the end of next week.
  • We finished reviewing over all Seven Habits of Happy Kids in class. 
Mrs. L

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