Essential Questions

These are the essential questions for our current units of study:

Writing:
How can I share my opinion with others?
What can I learn from a review?

Math:
Why do we measure?
What is important when we measure?

Reading:
What do readers do when they make mistakes?
What do readers do when they come to a word they don't know?
What do readers do when their reading doesn’t make sense?
Why is reading with fluency important?

(upcoming - Meeting Characters/Learning Lessons)

How do readers keep track of the events in a story?
How do partners share their reading adventures?
How do readers study the characters in books?
What important lessons can I learn from the character and their experiences?
How do readers share their opinions about books?

Social Studies:

How can we find and show where places are located in our community?
How can you use maps and globes to help you find things?

Science : (Upcoming)

How can you tell if something is living?
What do living things need in order to stay alive?
How are plants and animals alike and different?

Parent Survey

It would be helpful if you could take a few minutes to fill out this Lead in Me Parent Survey!

https://theleaderinmeonline.org/assessments/assessment/8864689cff13f371 

(DUE April 15th)

Jump Rope for Heart

Thanks to all the students, faculty, and parents for an amazing fundraiser for the American Heart Association.  The school raised $9,296!!!  That money will go towards research, medicine, and life-saving surgeries.  Congratulations to our top fundraiser, Jake Mulholland, for collecting $415.  Expect the Jump Rope 4 Heart prizes in April.

Writing

In order to prepare to write reviews, this week we have reviewed facts vs. opinions. We will be using some lists and graphic organizers to help the students identify their various opinions about topics. At the end of the week they will learn how to structure a persuasive writing (introduction of opinion, supporting details, closure). Students will dive into persuasive writing next week and begin sharing their opinions through written expression!

Math - Measurement

This week we are beginning our measurement unit. Students will learn about using a length unit to measure length of objects and this is also the unit where students learn to tell time (to the hour and half hour) on digital and analog clocks.

Essential Questions:
- Why do we measure?
- What is important when we measure?

After this unit, students should be able to:

order three objects by length

compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.

express the length of an object as a whole number of length units

tell and write time in hours and half hours 

Dr. Seuss - Read Across America Week!

Reminders for the week...

Tuesday: Wear a shirt that can be read
Wednesday: Wear mis-matched clothes
Thursday: Wear green
Friday: Mis-matched socks

Dates

March 5 - Read Across America - Dr. Seuss Week BEGINS
March 5 - Hidden in Plain View @ South Middle (6:30-8:30pm)
March 6 - Dr. Seuss Night & 1st Gr Music Concert (6:15-7:45pm)
March 7 - Late Start Day (11:05) (Drop off Begins at 10:45)
March 9 - T-Shirt ORDER FORM DUE (Abilities Awareness Week)
March 9 - Skate Night at Skateport Plaza (5-7pm)
March 12 - Winter Book Fair BEGINS
March 12 - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
March 14 - Board of Education Meeting @ Central Middle (7pm)
March 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4:30-8:30 pm)
March 15 - Winter Book Fair ENDS at 8pm
March 16 - Jump Rope for Heart ENDS - Donations Due
March 19 - Chick-fil-a Fundraiser (5-8pm)
March 20 - All District Orchestra Concert @ Queeny Park (7:30pm)
March 21 - Student LEAD Time (2:55-3:55pm)
March 21 - Talent Show
March 22 - Spring Picture Day
March 23 - Spring Party (2:55-3:55pm)
March 26-30 NO School - Spring Break

ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = C) (Tues = D) (Wed = Late Start) (Thurs = E) (Fri = A)