Good afternoon,

 

This week we are finishing up Chapter 6 In Math and will be taking the Chapter 6 Math Test on Thursday 2/1. Chapter 6 was about adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers; you should expect students to have a review test for homework on Wednesday. Some students are struggling with remembering that to add and subtract fractions, you have to find a common denominator and write equivalent fractions. Some students are also having trouble remembering how to simplify. If your student is still struggling with any skills in Chapter 6, here are some IXL skills they can practice:

 

Equivalent fractions: J.2

Least common denominator: J.5

Adding and subtracting fractions: L.3, L.5

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems: L.6

Adding mixed numbers: M.3

Subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping: M.4

 

In Language Arts this week we are working on words with -ain, -ture, and -sure ending for our spelling pattern. We are practicing making and confirming predictions, identifying text structure, and identifying author's claim and support. Students can go on IXL and practice Language Arts skills with a star for extra practice.

 

We finished lesson 5 in Social Studies, and students will be taking the test in class today. They have had class time to review the chapter. 

 

We will be having an in-class Spelling Bee to determine who will move on to the schoolwide Spelling Bee. Our in-class Spelling Bee will be 2/8. Students will have words to practice.

 

Valentine's Day is coming up. I will be sending a list out this week of students in our class and their names if students would like to pass out Valentines. Please be aware that we have nut allergies in our class, so I do ask that any candy that is passed out be nut free for everybody. We also have students that don't eat gelatin, so please be aware of that. If your child would like to bring Valentines to pass out, make sure they have one for everybody- there are 21 students in our class. 

 

We will be starting our annual World's Finest Chocolate sale soon, more information to come.

 

 

Here's some upcoming dates to remember:

1/30- PTO meeting @8:25 

1/31- PTO hot chocolate/donut sale before school

2/8- In class Spelling Bee

2/14- Valentines Day

2/16- President's Day, No School

2/19- President's  Day, No School

2/21- Grades 3-5 Schoolwide Spelling Bee

 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and have a great week!

 

Mrs. Jessica