Nov. 3 - 7

Notes:

• Last week we had a Show What You Know in math with adding and subtracting 3- and 4-digit numbers including estimation.  The students showed that they need a little more practice, so we're going to try again.  Today's class will be a review and tomorrow we will try again.  Please check with your child to see how well they know how to do this important skill.
• The study guides and booklets went home last week to study for the science test which is tomorrow.
• To ensure our students are ready to learn, it is important that they are eating well, particularly after a Halloween weekend!  Please send no more than one or two small candies for your child to enjoy at school. 
• Reminder that there is no school on Mon. Nov. 10 and Tues. Nov. 11 next week for the Remembrance Day/fall break.

In the Classroom:

• Math - After our adding and subtracting review, we will move on to equations in patterns. Splash Math has adding and subtracting up to 100 000 which is very helpful to practice regrouping (AKA carrying/borrowing) even if the students don't need to add that high yet.
• Language Arts - there are no new spelling words this week.  In writing, we are starting to write our peace poems.  The students' suspense stories are now due.
• Science - After our test tomorrow, we will begin the next unit.  It's a big one because it combines two topics - B: Wheels and Levers, and C: Building Devices and Vehicles that Move.  We call the unit "Simple Machines."
• Social - continuing with the Foothills Region.

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Friday Letters due
• Home Alone program for those who signed up
• Library books due

Tuesday:

• School Council meeting 6:30 p.m.
• Indy 500 - bring a water bottle

Wednesday:

• Guitar tutoring in the music room at lunch
• Home Alone program for those who signed up
• Guitar Club after school for those who joined

Thursday:

• We will be visiting Mrs. Bedford's grade 2 class at 1:30 p.m. for their iced tea/cookies/art/jewelry sale.  They are raising money for the Bridges of Hope program and are asking students to bring $1-$5 to either buy something or make a donation.  For more information, watch a video here.

Friday:

• Remembrance Day Assembly 10:15 a.m.