February 17th, 2012
Class activities for Friday, February 17
Spelling: We practiced adding and removing suffixes to remember that suffixes are parts added onto the end of a word.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Students completed a narrative reading test today.
Writing: Students collected data to support their persuasive letter idea today. We also looked at some example letters to get ideas.
Our next writing project is a persuasive “letter to the editor” about a way to improve our school or community. Here is more information about this project, and here’s a checklist to help with writing the letter. This piece will be due Monday, February 27.
Math: None today due to STAR Friday.
Science: Students received new science books today and we starting learning about our next science unit about space.
Social Studies: We reviewed common physical features of the United States.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 2
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 4
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are in March. Grab your spot here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
