Friday News!

Happy Friday! First week back from spring break is over! Here's a look at what we did this week:

Math: We dove into division this week! After learning that it is just like doing backwards multiplication, students understood the concept very well and we were able to cruise along! Next week we will already be ready to finish up this Unit.

Science: Getting back into the start of our meteorology unit, we learned about the layers of the atmosphere and all about the water cycle.

Social Studies: We started a new unit this week and focused on learning about the branches of government. Students learned all about the jobs of the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

Writing: This week in writing we focused on preparing for the ASPIRE test that will be taken next week. We reviewed the writing process and discussed how to answer a writing prompt correctly. Students were nervous at first but felt better when they realized that we have been working on writing all year and that they are ready!!!

Reading: This week was the last story in our current unit. It was a Time For Kids story about a baby whale that was rescued and returned back to health. We have been working hard on learning how to figure out the main idea of a multi-paragraph informational text. Next week will be spent reviewing all stories read in the unit.

Religion: In religion we learned how to identify ways Jesus taught us to pray. Students wrote trust prayers and discussed personal versus public prayer. We also completed a study guide for our quiz on Tuesday of next week.

Important Friday Folder Papers:
- Zoo Field Trip Form
- Play Field Trip Form
- Rollerskating Permission
- Baseball Fest Order Form

Reminders:
- Yearbook Order Forms
- LaCoco's night Tuesday
- Development Pizza Day Friday
*ASPIRE Testing Next Week - Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a good breakfast so they are ready to test next week. They may also bring a healthy snack Mon-Thurs.

As always, let me know if you have any questions/comments/concerns! Have a great weekend!

- Miss Rizzo