March 19-23

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."

We had a wonderful morning together. Students were introduced to the new vocabulary and spelling patterns for Lesson 15. Our new Anchor Text is titled Ramona Quimby: The Extra-Good Sunday. It is a humorous fiction selection from Ramona Quimby, Age 8, one of my favorite books from when I was a little girl. 

Ms. Karen joined us for Brain Gym this morning. We did Sun Salutations, plank and starfish. Students worked to engage both their brains and body. I love watching my students participate in activities that demand coordination and strength. 

Students will have a spelling assignment each night this week for homework. The test will be given on Friday, March 23rd. 

We will finish Unit 6 in math this week. Students will have a Home Link on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening. They will have a Study Guide to work on Thursday night. The test will be given on Friday. Please look for the Unit 7 Family Letter in your child's folder later this week. 

Students are excited to begin our Simple Machine Unit this week. We will be studying screws, pulleys, inclined planes, levers, wedges and wheels and axles. 

Have a wonderful week! :)