9/27/19
Happy Friday!
Today was our first STEAM Day activity for this year. Students had an Amazing Time! They were introduced to engineering by working in teams of 4-6 to solve a problem. They created a tool using a string and a rubber band that could be used to stack a group of cups into a pyramid. Many of the teams were able to accomplish this challenge. Please ask your child about today's experience.
Headphones
Please check with your child to see if they are in need of headphones. They are an essential part of using the Chromebook.
Field Studies
Payments for the 2019- 2020 Field Studies are due by November 11th and should be made online through Parent Portal under the “Student Fees” section.
Skills for the Week
- Phonics and Decoding: Inflectional Endings -ng and -nk
- Comprehension Strategy: Summarizing, Compare and Contrast
- Social Studies: Communities Urban, Rural, Surburban
- Science: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Writing: Narratives
This week’s reading selection: A Cherokee Stickball Game
Big Idea: How can you work better with others? Ask your child how this week’s reading selection helps him or her answer this question.
Summary: Little Mouse wants to play in the big stickball game between the Animals and the Birds. He is disappointed when Big Bear turns him away for being too small. However, Pretty Feathered Eagle finds a creative solution to Little Mouse’s problem.
Essential Questions: Why is it important to be kind and accepting of others? In what ways do teams benefit from diversity? DISCUSS with your child how teammates can show respect for one another.
Vocabulary Focus:
1. roared - verb laughed loudly
2. disappointed - verb failed to fill a hope or expectation
3. humbly - adverb in a respectful way
4. pity - noun a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for the troubles of another
5. furious - adjective very angry
Monday
Reading: You may begin reading your story of the week. We will read it on day two (tomorrow) as a class.
*Vocabulary: Complete a choice board activity. *Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet
Tuesday
Reading
1. What does it mean to say that Pretty Feathered Eagle had
a twinkle in his eye? 2. In your own words, tell how Little Mouse got his wings.
3. Was Flying Bat a good stickball player? Explain your answer.
*Vocabulary: Complete a choice board activity. *Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet
Wednesday
Reading:
1. Why do you think the animals lost the game?
2. How did Little Mouse know that the Birds were getting ready for the game?
3. What are two important questions one might ask about Cherokee culture?
*Vocabulary: Complete a choice board activity. *Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet
Thursday
Reading:
Re Read your story for the week.
*You will take your reading and vocabulary assessment tomorrow.
Friday, October 4th
Literacy Night
Thursday, October 10⋅6:00 – 7:30pm
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