Weekly Update 2/9

            This week's quote was "Today has no idea it's about to meet your awesome face!"

Our class nominated Nancy Gray McDermid for her awesome attitude! 

Nancy Gray was not at school today, so her picture will be added in next week.

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Alexandra Quilez had her special week!  

Since we had two friends not available for the picture, Alexandra graciously said we could take the picture next week!  Stay tuned!

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Today is the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year! 

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Look at this GORGEOUS painting our class completed with Mrs. Both!  It is hanging in the hallway near the assembly room.

Curriculum Updates                   Paper folders came home today!

Reading: We have almost completed the novel Number the Stars. Our discussions have centered around the strength and perseverance needed to do the right thing to help others!  We are ending the novel with an essay response and a character biography poster. This will be our focus next week.

Math: We are just about done with our first fraction unit. The girls will soon be assessed on equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions.  The assessment will also check understanding of mixed/improper numbers, simplifying, and fractions on a number line.  We will then move to fraction computation.

Language Arts: We are researching a famous African American woman.  Once pertinent facts have been gathered by at least two sources, the girls will type an essay and create an illustration through the site Canva.  Once these have been edited and revised, a link will come home so you can view our digital class book! 

THUNK:  What is the most important part of a fork?

Social Studies: Our time this week was used to gather more information through books and sites for the class book highlighting African American women. 

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**For the next few weeks, we will be taking a pause on spelling to allow for a mid year assessment and evaluation of which skills on which to focus. We also will have the mid-year ERB tests next week, so homework will be lighter. **

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Valentine cards can be sent in by Valentine's Day next Wednesday!  The girls need to make a container for their Valentines.  Go green and recycle items from around the house! Make sure to have your name on it somewhere to help when cards are distributed.  

Example: 

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Madelyn Holloway
• "Special Week" student next week: Genevieve Agee
• Monday is Katelyn Nguyen's birthday and Friday is Bella Douglas's half-birthday!
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information