Friday

This week we:
*played Bananagrams and Around the World with multiplication and division facts
*worked on fundraiser pieces in Art
*practiced for the NECAPS which start next MONDAY!
*finally had PE class for the second time
*learned how to solve math problems using the Guess and Check method, we tried to write problems that used that method.  It was HARD!
*worked on xylophones, and learned the pentatonic scale!
*more and more people are passing math fact tests on www.xtramath.org
*created factor sheets for number 1-50.  We will be looking for patterns.
*All of the post cards we sent have been received, so we will be receiving postcards soon!
*earned Frankie the Fire bear for our fabulous fire drill work
*elected Ben and Jessie for our student council representatives this term

HW
Read daily
practice math facts
Enjoy the weekend!!

Thursday

HW
Read
Facts
Writing due tomorrow
NECAP note
Thursday packet

Tuesday

HW
Read
Math facts
Writing of the week assignment due Friday

Friday

HW
Read
Math facts
Cursive due Monday
This week we...
*learned how to find factors of a number
*learned about arrays
*baked banana bread with left over bananas from the kitchen - Thanks Mrs. Curtis!
*made fresh fruit juice with Mrs. Buck's juicer - Thanks Mrs. Buck!
*listened to "the talk" with Mrs. Pamboukes and Mr. Lendrum
*worked on a Writing of the Week assignment. We learned about introductions, details, and conclusions in paragraphs
*practiced test taking strategies
*had picture day! Yay!
*worked on www.xtramath.com to practice math facts
*practiced "no excuse" words on www.spellingcity.com
*practiced observing a specific spot on the playground
*had our first instrument lessons
*learned to play Bananagrams
*started soccer
*had a late start day so teachers could get together for team curriculum work
*ate lunch with the kindergarteners
*worked on fundraiser illustrations in art class
*played a song on metalaphones in music
*got new books from the PTO book fair! Thank you PTO!
*did reading assessments (DRAs) *had a fire drill last week
*celebrated Alyssa's birthday with cupcakes. Thanks Alyssa!
*learned about the upcoming election in computers and library
*started bus captains

Tuesday

Late Start Tomorrow!!

HW
Read
Math facts
Cursive
Factor page

Friday

Many thanks to those of you who were able to make it to Open House!!

HW

Read 30 daily
Math facts
Cursive

Tuesday

HW
Read 30- log it
Math facts
Two cursive pgs
Band permission

HW
Read 30
Practice Math Facts
2 handwriting pages

We worked right up until dismissal today so the end of the day was a bit chaotic!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday night at 6:00!

Thursday

Homework: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW! Read 30 minutes daily - log it Find and read a news article about Obama's visit to Portsmouth, bring it in if possible. Practice math facts...try www.xtramath.org if you can. One handwriting page per day Book Fair Monday - see notice Fill out Healthy Grins page Thursday packets Enjoy the weekend!

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