Language Arts- We have wrapped up our Start Smart from the Wonders reading program.  This week we read another story about Meerkats that was non-fiction and based on the author's opinion backed by evidence that supported it.  We spent a lot of time pulling evidence from the story that supported the author and wrote and piece on the evidence that we found within the story.  We also wrote a summary of the story with partners and shared them with the class. Next week we will be beginning unit 1 which will encompass writing, spelling, close reading exercises and a story from the anthology. You can now access these stories from the Wonders site.  Your child has their password located in there planner and also on the magnet I gave you at Open House.    

Math- We have finished Topic 1, Understanding Multiplication and Division, and will be reviewing this Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for the test on Thursday.  We have been practicing different strategies to solve multiplication problems. 

Social Studies- We are learning about government and learning what the social and political responsibilities of a citizen are. We will continue this discussion next week.

This week we took our first round of MAPS testing for the year.  Everybody did very well despite the heat in the classroom.  We are fortunate to have powerful fans in our room to keep the heat from getting overwhelming, but I encourage you to send in water bottles with your children until the heat subsides.  

Please remember that there is no school on Monday in observation of Labor Day.  Have a wonderful, long weekend.