The Week of August 6

We are getting into the groove of being back in school (although it is still hard to believe that vacation is over). 

Math
This nine weeks, we are working on whole numbers, place value, and rounding computation.  We are using Conceptua math in class to support our guided math instruction.  Students will come home with homework that allows for them to practice what they are learning in school. 

ELA
We are in the process of launching the Readers and Writers workshop where students receive instruction and then are given the opportunity to practice it through centers.  I will conference with groups of students each day to help them sharpen their reading and writing skills.

Social Studies
We will begin our discussion of the big ideas we will see in American history, geography, economics, and government. 

Science
The students will go to Mr. Mathews for science on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour.  Information about science will be coming shortly.

Homework:

Each night, the students should read for 20 minutes.  As an avid reader, I enjoy reading a variety of genres and literature and I would like for the students to do the same.  With that said, please encourage your children to read a variety of books and literature.  I LOVE the Smyrna library because it has a great selection of reading material (and I don't have to pay for the books...unless my books are overdue).  We will begin going to the media center next week to also support reading at home and in class.