January 21- January 25

Dear Families,
I hope that all of  were able to enjoy the beautiful weather
over the weekend. As much as we need the rain, I did
enjoy the beautiful sunshine today.

We are heading into our third week of analyzing poetry.
This week, we will be working on inferring as we read
poems. In writing, we will continue to work on
writing our own poems and then selecting one or two
that we would like to publish. I hope to share a few
on this page.

In math, we will begin our study of measurement.
we will focus this week on  linear measurement. We
will look at both customary and metric units of measurement.

In science, we will continue to look at the Solar System.
Students will do some research on planets and then
create a poster about their planet.

In social studies, we will continue to look at budgets, saving,
spending money and also scarcity and free enterprise.

Homework this week:
Reading 30 minutes each night and 60 minute on the weekend
Tuesday -read and answer questions  - Sock Balls
Wednesday  math - complete sheets pages 63-64
Thursday  - read  creative cooking and answer questions


For students that have read the following books:
Pickle Juice
Taste of Black Berries
The Report Card
Frindle
On Tuesday, I will send them home with a project list.
They may select anyone they want to show their under-
standing of their book. All projects will be done at home
and due on Monday February 4th.

Few Reminders :
Hoops for Heart - Students will be participating in PE this week.
Please consider making a donation to support this worthy
cause.
Science Fair :  Science Fair night will be on Thursday
January 31,2013 from 5:30 -7:00pm. We are in need of
judges to judge student projects. If you are free anytime between
10am and 3pm on the 31st, we would love to have your help judging
projects.

Hope that all of you have a wonderful week.