Upcoming Topics

Math
In math we will be starting our unit on multiplication.  We will start with 2 x 1 digits, then 3 x 1 digits, and eventually move on to 2 x 2.

Language Arts
Starting tomorrow we will be working on context clues.  This will be covered through next Wednesday.  Then we will begin our study of nouns.

Open House

Open House is scheduled for Tuesday September 18 from 6-7.  Come by and see what we'll be learning about this year!

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=2012356&CFTOKEN=75673043

Parent Video

Below is information and a video link to share information on CCSS.

Parent communications video: We are pleased to share this new video which explains the key shifts in the CCSS for a parent audience.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/common-core-state-standards/id554518617?mt=10%20 

Binders and Agendas

Please check your students' binders daily along with their agendas.  Please look for any graded work and discuss it with your child.

Skills Update

In Language Arts we have been working on writing topic sentences.  We have also discussed run-on sentences, and the two ways you can fix them in your own writing.  We will have an assessment over this skill on Tuesday.

In math we have been working on solving and answering contextual problems in complete sentences.

Sentences!

We have been learning about the four types of sentences in Language Arts this week.  We will be having an assessment on Friday (8/16) over this information.

In math, we have been discussing number forms and place value.