Weekly Update 1/5

Good morning!  It was a short week, and we spent a lot of time getting back into the swing of things.

Math
Mathematicians completed their second math benchmark.  They also started to learn how to add fractions mentally.

Social Studies
The Ninjas spent time reviewing the Louisiana Purchase before we begin our Westward Expansion unit next week.

Science
The Ninjas will be starting their Water unit with Ms. Hof on Thursday of next week.

Reading
Readers reviewed reading workshop expectations and ways to stay engaged by:

• choosing a perfect reading spot
• retelling to jump back in when they lose focus

Writing

Writers worked to review writing workshop expectations and completed the pre-assessment for our next informational writing unit we will begin next week.

Upcoming Dates

• 1/8: Library Checkout
• 1/10: Late Start; 11:05 start
• 1/15: No School