Week of 1/23

Hello Families,
 
Here is a look at our week:
 
Language Arts: We will starting to learn about figurative language this week including, similes, metaphors, and idioms. We will take a similes and metaphors quiz on Wednesday and an idioms quiz and spelling test on Friday.
 
Here is our spelling list:
1. piece 
2. peace 
3. certainly
4. certain
5. witness
6. investigate
7. therefore
8. before
9. pleasant
10. ability
11. appearance
12. atmospheric
13. atmosphere
14. autumn
15. canvas
 
Math: We will be continuing Unit 4 by talking about partial-products, metric units of mass, and money number stories using multiplication. We will have a quiz on Monday and Thursday this week.
 
Science: We will be starting a new Unit on Energy this week.
 
Social Studies: We will be starting Chapter 6, which focuses on the Southeast Region of the United States. I sent home a practice packet with all the states and capitals of the Southeast Region on Friday. Please make sure students are using this packet frequently so they will be prepared for taking the test when we are finished with this unit.
 
Reminders:
We are doing Valentine's Day Fundraiser. If your child is interested in buying a card and a carnations for a friend, teacher, family member, etc. please have them bring in $1. If they would like to purchase multiple carnations, please send them with the exact amount! The last day to purchase cards and flowers is on Tuesday, January 31.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!
 
Ms. Paulsen