Hello Parents, As I write this...it actually looks like winter outside! The kids are excited to play in the snow!

Reading- This week we read a story called The Dog Newspaper by Peg Kehret. It is her autobiography on how she wrote a newspaper about her dog BJ. BJ was her uncle's dog. He was found in a bombed out building during WWII. He was the only survivor of his litter. She discovered after 4 issues that her paper wasn't selling many copies. We also talked about facts and opinions. They had to find some in the story on Tuesday. We had to discuss what makes it a fact vs an opinion.
Their grammar this week is prepositions. They had adverbs last week. Those are difficult. We did a little more work with them on Monday after I looked over last week's test.

This is the 3rd story in our unit. They will have a cold read to do on Friday. I did take out the decoding section this week.

Quizlet- They are all now able to do this during free time. They are really enjoying competing against each other! Sorry for the hassle at home. I think this is just a school thing. We can't seem to get it to work at home. They also will be doing it with Mrs. Sickel's social studies words.

The book report is fast approaching! The due date is 9 days away!! February 17!!!!

Math- They started multiplying whole numbers and decimals this week. The first lesson was realizing how the decimal moves to the right or left. On Wednesday, they got the chance to actually multiply using the standard algorithm. 

Religion- Last week they used their Chromebooks to look up saints. They each picked one and then took some notes on that person' s life.  This week they are sharing their information with the class. 

Spirit Day is this Friday! Sweats for $1!!!!

Food Pantry Day-- We will walk down on Friday to help out again! Hopefully the temps will be as promised! 50s!!! 

Valentine's Party- They will pass out Valentines on Tuesday afternoon. I did make a bag for Mrs. Kendrick. She helps out during math every day! The kids might want to include her. I don't anything major...their treats to each other are usually enough. We do have a birthday that day as well. 


Auction- Last week you received a flyer about our auction basket. Remember all donations are due back on Feb. 17. Please do what you can to help our basket out! 

Have a great weekend! God Bless,
Miss Surma