Back to our routine!

We have had a couple of really busy weeks! It is nice to be back in our routine again!

We have finished our math unit in Measurement and the benchmark scores were sent home in the Friday folders. Miss Taylor and I will be team-teaching the current math unit, Geometry. Students will get several hands-on experiences to deepen their understanding and enhance their spatial awareness.

We will take our science benchmark to show our knowledge of Force and Motion on Thursday. Look for those scores in the Friday folder this week.

In reading, students will be comparing and contrasting character traits. We will use each other, read-aloud books and independent reading books to determine character traits, as well as, to compare and contrast the traits.

Have your child read outloud at home so you can enjoy the books too! Remember to ask your child about their reading. Here are some example questions to ask...
**Who is the main character in this story?
**Do you like this character? Why or why not?
**What do you think is going to happen next? (prediction)
**Why do you think the character did that?
**What would you have done differently?
**What is the setting of the story? (where and when the story takes place)
Reading is the key to learning, so help your child enjoy it!