Happy end-of-the-week, parents! Please note the upcoming dates below and check out some happenings in our room through some photos at the bottom!
Miscellaneous:
- Walk-a-thon is tomorrow on Friday, Oct. 5. Information was sent home with students this week.
- Early release on Friday, Oct. 12.
Math: We have completed our first math test of the year and will be beginning Unit 2: Adding and Subtracting Decimals.
- Students should continue practicing their math facts using Moby Max.
ELA: We are working on the first unit of building agency and independence as readers. In writing, we’re making progress on writing a memoir.
- Students are expected to complete 100 minutes of reading outside of school and log those minutes.
Social Studies: We are preparing to assess the foundations of our government in Unit 1 which explores the structure of the federal, state and local governments.
Students stood in groups of 3 and pretended each to be a branch of government. They simulated checks and balances by connecting arms and felt the other branch’s checks that limit power.
It was a fun exercise that turned a little into a strong man competition for these guys! Fortunately, the other two could limit his power!
We explored Federalism through examining the individual and shared powers of the federal and state governments.
Cards were to be categorized under “Federal Only,” “State Only,” or “Shared Between Federal and State.” Cards consisted of different powers and situational actions that exercised the powers.
Students had to converse with one another, use notes, and ask questions to get things placed properly. Lots of thinking involved!
LASTLY, HUGE Thanks to Alexa and the Tolsma family supplying cupcakes and making my birthday SUPER SWEET! They were delicious! 🙂
Students enjoying some Birthday love from the Tolsma family!