Week in Review 8/14-8/18

Hello!

We've made it to the end of our first full week in the Fisher/ Baker classroom. This week we jumped right in to many of our academic routines. We have some amazing note takers in our class. We also have some great collaborators when we've picked partners for our fourth and fifth graders. We did notice that when given the opportunity to choose our own partners, many of us need to make wiser decisions about who to work with. As we are getting to know one another it is apparent to us that we have a group of very kind, polite kids. Overall, it's been a wonderful week of learning.

This Week in Academics:

• We practiced identifying place value spots
• We practiced reading long numbers 
• We distinguished between value and place value 
• We practiced answering questions in complete sentences, which include both a subject and a predicate. 
• We practiced identifying and creating pairs of synonyms and antonyms
• We planned and wrote paragraphs that addressed a writing prompt.
• We practiced alphabetizing words to prepare for dictionary use next week.
• We practiced using our solar glasses with visitors from Lowell Observatory.

Looking Ahead:

• Please sign and return the solar eclipse viewing permission slip to let us know if you'd like your child to participate in safe viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday
• If you'd like to sign up for Girls on the Run, our first practice is Tuesday. Register this weekend online at gotrnaz.org if you'll be joining our team this season.
• Join us for the Marshall Open House on Wednesday, August 23rd to meet us, and learn about how our class works from 5:00-6:30
• Next week we will have spelling homework. Students will have class time to get started or even finish, but may have to finish at home.
• Please fill out and return any lingering paperwork. We are missing documentation for proof of residency for many of our students. This means a copy of your driver's license or a copy of a utility bill with your name/ address on it. 
• Next Friday is Birthday Friday!

We hope you all have a lovely weekend spent with your families!

Ms. Baker and Ms. Fisher