Welcome back from Spring break...although this week felt more like summer.
This week in Reading we discussed how kids around the world are alike and different. We read stories about celebrating New Years in the United States and China. We also read a story about two cousins, one from a city in the US and one from Mexico. They wrote letters to each other and talked about the different things they like to do for fun. The students got a kick out of Charlie break-dancing. We learned about games that are played by kids around the world. Ask your child to teach you how to play"Stick in the Mud" like in Australia or "Snail" like in France.
In Math, we are moving right along and have finished Unit 10. (Only two units left!!) We took another math test which will be coming home for you to see next week. We started only one lesson in Unit 11 which was number stories and adding money amounts. The students did great with this lesson. I think the morning problems that they have been working on have helped!
We started one of my favorite units in Science this week. Rainforests!! We viewed a powerpoint presentation that taught us about the four layers of the rainforest. Eventually, we will be creating our own rainforest in our hallway! Mrs. Moran has helped out in Art by having the students create beautiful butterflies to add to it.
In Social Studies, the students were introduced to the city of San Francisco. They saw pictures of what it looks like now and what it looked like in 1846. We will continue to study this city over the next week.
Of course, the most exciting thing we did this week was got a visit from a circus act. We began with an assembly with Lulu the clown. Then the performers showed us how to perform several circus acts. We juggled (Mrs. Wells was a pro at this one), we balanced a feather, and twirled a lasso. It was a lot of fun. Thank you to the Home & School for a providing such a great assembly.
Next week will be our testing week. Please remember a snack for your child, make them get a good night's rest and arrive to school on time. There will be no homework next week.
Also, Tuesday night is Best of Heights night. We have many wonderful things for you to see. Wait til you see our classroom door!!
Have a great weekend. Hope to see you on Tuesday.
