10/25/19
Happy Friday!
State Testing
A BIG thanks to my students for following instructions and staying focused while taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). On October 28-29, 2019, they will take the Iowa Assessments (IA). Please ensure that your child is present and on time each day.
CiCi's Pizza Night
Thanks to those parents who were able to come out to CiCi's Pizza Night! It was great seeing each of you.
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.
Headphones
Please check with your child to see if they are in need of headphones. They are an essential part of using the Chromebook.
Blue Communication Folder
You should check your child's book bag each Thursday for their blue communication folder. Please read and complete all form/ assessments. Folders should be returned each Friday with all homework assignments for the week. If you need additional time with your child's folder, please let me know.
Friday, November 1st will be a Half Day/STEAM Day. Please notify me by a note, an email or call if there are any changes in how your child will get home.
Phonics and Decoding: /ō/ spelled o, o_e
Reading: Main Ideas and Details identify Cause and Effect
Writing: Narratives
Social Studies:
Science: Forces in Motion
Social Studies: Map Skills
Homework and Assessments for the Week
Students will take a reading assessment on Friday. Please see homework assignments listed below.
Big Idea: In what ways can Earth’s surface change? Ask your child how this week’s reading selection helps him or her answer this question.
Summary: A glacier is made of snow that turns into a huge pile of ice. Glaciers change the shape of the land as they form and as they move, creating frozen peaks and deep valleys.
Essential Question: In what ways can frozen water change the shape of the land? DISCUSS with your child some of the effects of glaciers melting.
Vocabulary Focus:
1. glacier - noun a large mass of ice formed by snow that does not melt
2. time - noun the period during which events, conditions, and actions happen
3. press - verb to bear down on
4. crevasse- noun a deep crack or crevice in a glacier
5. happens- verb takes place; occurs
6. scratch - verb to cut or mark with something rough or sharp
7. rub- verb to move against something else or against each other
8. valley- noun an area of low land between hills or mountains
9. fjords- noun long, narrow inlets of the sea between high cliffs
10.over - preposition during the time of; throughout
Homework
Monday
1. Why did the author write this article?
2. In what ways can frozen water change the shape of land?
3. What is the difference between a valley and a fjord?
*Vocabulary: Choice Board Activity
*Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet (Due tomorrow)
Tuesday
1. Are there more or fewer glaciers than long ago?
2. What is rock flour, and how is it made?
3. How are fjords made?
*Vocabulary: Choice Board Activity (Optional)
*Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet (Due tomorrow)
Wednesday
1. Why is a crevasse dangerous?
2. How do glaciers form?
*Vocabulary: Choice Board Activity (Optional)
*Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet (Due tomorrow)
Thursday
Re Read your story for the week.
*You will take your reading and vocabulary assessment tomorrow.
Friday No Homework
Killian STEAM Leaders Magnet Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Monday - Favorite College T-shirt Day
Wear your favorite college t-shirt with PRIDE
Tuesday – October 29th Culture Day:
Dress in attire to represent a particular culture
Wednesday – October 30th Cap Day:
Wear the cap of your favorite college or professional team
Thursday - October 31st Seventies Day:
Wear your favorite Groovy Outfit
Friday – November 1st , 2019 Wear RED DAY
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