NEWSLETTER – JAN. 24-28

RELIGION – We will study about the meaning of being Catholic.

READING – We will read Volcanoes: Nature’s Incredible Fireworks. We will work on compare/contrast and author’s purpose. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on the use and spelling of irregular verbs. We will also work on various writing activities.

SPELLING – We will not begin another unit. We will continue to study these words: example, heard, several, change, and answer. We will also review homophones especially lets, let’s, its, it’s, to, too, and two. We will also review silent letters in wr, mb, kn, gn, and st. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH - We will study multiplication by 6, 7, and 8. We will work on solving multi-step problems. Keep studying the multiplication facts at home. We’ll have a quiz on Friday.

SCIENCE – We will work on studying wind speed and anemometers.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study state and federal government.
· One of these days we are actually going to do what I have planned! Maybe we’ll have a full week this time! No more snow!
· Prayer Service is on Monday.
· Reports cards will be hopefully be sent home today.