Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling

In writing this past week, we started our informational books!  Students enjoyed picking their nonfiction research topics and reading a variety of resources to learn all about their topic in class.  Once we become experts on the topic, we will share our information within the four chapters of our informational books (outlined below).  In Spelling, we are studying our last homophones set.  The test over homophones will be Friday, January 16th.  

Reading

In reading, we are working on finishing our read aloud "Wonder."  We are also working on our text responses and providing evidence for our answers.  

Math

In math we are in Chapter 7, reviewing numeric and nonnumeric patterns.  Students were very excited to be introduced to a new math program in our computers rotation called Prodigy.  This past week, we all got practice with this new and exciting program.  Like ALEKS, students are allowed and encouraged to play this at home in addition to the practice they are getting at school. 

Playing Prodigy in the Computers rotation

Playing "Fraction Dots and Boxes" in the Games rotation

Social Studies

In social studies, we read through Chapter 3 on Native Americans.  We also worked on a timeline project, where each student focused on an important date in Missouri's history.  (A picture of our class timeline will be included in next week's Weekly Update.)  On Monday, we will continue with "Chapter 4: The Arrival of the Europeans."  Chapter 5 is titled "Becoming a State," and our next test will cover both chapters.  

PRISM

Information for 2014-2015 PRISM is now available online here: 

http://golindberghschools.ws/prism. The 2014-2015 PRISM information is also accessible on our district website from the 'Students' drop-down menu.  Participation in PRISM is optional to all students K-5.  If you are interested in participating, please visit the site listed above and print off an entry form to return to school.  

PRISM night is Thursday, February 19.  Projects will be due the 9th.

Other Important Info.  

• This Wednesday, January 14th is our next Early Release Day with dismissal at 1:40.  Please make sure you know how your child is getting home.  
• The school-wide Spelling Bee is this Friday, January 16th at 2pm.  
• Students took home Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Logs on Friday.  If students are wanting to participate, they need to read 6 hours in addition to their class reading log minutes.  As a reward, they will receive a free admission ticket to Six Flags theme park!  These are due Friday, February 27th.  
• There will be no school on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.  
• Scholastic Book Orders are due this Friday, January 16th!  Click on the link below to order online!