Sunday, February 24, 2013

Week of February 25 - March 1


Will March come in like a lion or a lamb?  It’s always fun to see how the weather changes at this time of year.

This week we will read the informational text called Washington Weed Whackers.  Students will use the Compare and Contrast comprehension strategy (3.RIT.9) as they read about the conservation work being done in Padilla Bay in the state of Washington.  The spelling words this week are the soft sound of c and g.  Students will learn that when the letters c and g are followed by the vowels e, i, or y, the letter makes the soft sound of /s/ and/j/.  We will also do some test preparation and practice some test taking strategies.

We will continue our work on division and animal adaptations.  Look for the class newspaper on animal adaptations later this week.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Tuesday, February 26 – Popcorn Day and Literacy Night from 5:30-7:00 PM.  This is a fun family night to learn about literacy.  There will also be an Art Auction.  Each classroom has created a unique work of art that will go to the highest bidder.  Our classroom has created a piece called “Sailboat Regatta”. Come out to enjoy the art and learn some fun, new reading ideas.
Wednesday, February 27 – Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 1 – Orders due for Visiting Author books
Monday, March 4 -- Visiting Author Day

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