The classroom is all decorated for Christmas; there are only 2 more weeks before our holiday break! Where did the time go? I can tell the children are starting to get very excited, as am I! However, we still have 2 complete weeks of learning before 2016 - let’s do this!!
Coming up this week:
Spelling: Spelling homework is due on or before Friday, 12/11. There will also be a test on 15 of the words. Please note that the homework is changed a bit for trimester 2. Students only have to complete 6 activities.
Reading & Language Arts: We’ve started our next unit of study on culture and traditions. We’ve listened to, close read, and watched “Circle of Life” from The Lion King and raised a lot of interesting discussion. We’re starting a new read aloud book which goes along with this unit entitled The Year of the Dog. In the coming weeks, we’ll also be close reading The Night Before Christmas and doing a Christmas around the world project.
Keep reading for 20 minutes a night!
Non fiction books are being read for our next independent reading contract. I’ve lightened the load for December. Please note that they are due on or before 1/4/16.
Social Studies: We’re piggybacking off of our Downers Grove unit with a chapter on Local Government in our Social Studies textbook. We’ll start reading chapter 12 on Monday. There will be a Lesson 1 review on Thursday. Students are able to use their book and notes for all lesson reviews.
Science: We’re on hiatus!
Mrs. Klacza's Math Class: We’ll finish Unit 3 this week. The test will be on Wednesday, 12/9. Today, the students are bringing home a pre-assessment/study guide to complete at home. Monday, I will send home the answer key so they may check their responses. I’m hoping this will help get them ready for Wednesday’s test since it is in the exact same format.
Important Dates:
12/15 - Early Dismissal (11:35 PV)
12/17 - 3rd grade bowling trip
12/18 - Last day before holiday break!
Have a great weekend!
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