January 24, 2014








Student of the Week
Gigi







Reminder - Pajama Day is Friday, remember to wear your favorite pajamas.

Reading
Theme:  Around Town:  Neighborhood and Community.
Genre:  realistic fiction
The story for this week is Big Bushy Mustache.  In order to look more like his father, Ricky borrows part of a costume from school.  After he loses it on his way home, Ricky learns a lesson about responsibility.
Target Skills
Comprehension:  problem solving: predict/infer
High Frequency Words:  behind, soldier, story
Vocabulary Words
      bushy             mustache
      disguise         handsome
      mirror             costume

Math
We will begin Chapter 11, Count Money. Students will find the value of collections of dimes, nickels, pennies, half dollars, and dollars.

Science
We will begin Unit C, Our Earth.  In Chapter 5, Exploring Earth's Surface students will identify causes and effects of changes to Earth's Surface.  They will have the opportunity to test the hardness of various kinds of rocks.

Social Studies
Students will learn about the different choices people make when earning, spending and saving money.

Homework
Reading - read 20 minutes and complete reading log
Math -  practice facts and one side of a worksheet
Spelling - study words