We had a nice first week back from fall break here. We've been focusing on implementing goals we made at conferences since we have a fresh start with a second quarter. This has meant working on writing things in our own words, contributing more to class discussions, and taking more responsibility for homework. Here's a bit more of what we've been up to this week.
This week in Academics:
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| Aztec Glyphs |
- We began our unit on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures
- We created codices with information about each group's writing/ communication tools
- We learned to distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
- We FINISHED Hatchet! Be sure to ask your child about the exciting conclusion.
- We learned some multiplication basics.
- groups of things
- arrays
- repeated addition
- properties of multiplication
- a shortcut method we use in our class "triangling basic facts"
- We practiced arranging events in chronological order on a timeline
Looking Ahead
- Next week we will have expert's homework. (Our last week of expert's before we switch to spelling for a couple of weeks.)
- Next Friday is October Birthday Friday!
- Save the Date: Taiko Drumming performance Thursday, 11/2 @ 5:30
- Save the Date: NO SCHOOL Friday, 11/10 (Veteran's Day)
- Save the Date: Parent University Wednesday, 11/15 @ 4:30
Have a lovely fall weekend!
Ms. Baker & Ms. Fisher
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