Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling

This past week in writing we read, discussed and studied news articles that we found on Scholastic News, Time for Kids, and an app called News-O-Matic.  We are nearing the end of our journalism unit, and we will start our poetry unit while we write articles for our next newsletter issue.  In Spelling, the test is this Friday, April 17th.  

Sharing the news articles that students read

Reading

In reading, we worked on spring testing review in reading groups and continued in book clubs.  Groups continued to work on their book trailers on iMovie!  Also, we finished our read aloud, "No Talking."  To celebrate, we made a "graffiti board" to record our thoughts and feelings about the book!  

Math

The Chapter 11 Test is tomorrow, April 13th. Students went home with a corrected study guide on Friday.  This week we will also start our study of metric measurement and geometry.  

Social Studies

This past week in social studies we read about the Civil War and Reconstruction.  The Chapter 6 Test will be this Friday, April 17th.  Students will receive the study guide on Monday.  

Missouri History Museum Field Trip

We had a blast on our field trip Monday!  We got to learn a lot about Missouri's history.  Plus, we got to visit the Louisiana Purchase exhibit, where we saw the original Louisiana Purchase!  Check out our fun below.  

Other Important Info.  

• Fun and Upcoming Events:  The Cardinal's Game is May 3rd and Grant's Farm is April 24th!  Mark these dates on your calendar and join our Long Family for these two fun nights!