Hello Families!
We have had a busy week back from our conference break! Here is a quick rundown of this week's happenings:
Math- We have been working on relating fractions to percentages (for example, 50 percent is 1//2). We are also exploring the idea of equivalent fractions. Students have practiced matching fractions to percentages, and we even played a cool game to help us with this skill!
Writing- In writing, we are researching the pros and cons of riding the Oregon Trail! Students are learning the reasons people were drawn to relocate out west, and they are also learning about the struggles along the way. After we complete our background and research, we will be working on drafting our persuasive essay!
Reading- We have been enjoying "The Mighty Miss Malone" for our read-aloud! This week, we reviewed parts of speech, and next week we will focus on sentence structure (recognizing run-on sentences and fragments).
Science- In science, we are continuing to study waves, specifically amplitude and frequency of waves. Students have been watching interesting videos, reading articles, and doing quick experiments to learn how waves behave in nature.
Don't forget, we will be having a "Miles for Moms" Walk-a-thon on March 17th, from 1:15 to 2:30pm! Students know to attempt to get donations for the walk. This money will be used to put together activity baskets for expecting mothers of special needs students.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. See you next week!
KM
