Thursday, May 16, 2019

News for week of 5/20

Notes from Ms. Rau
  • Show and Tell - In order to practice our speaking and listening skills, we will host interactive show and tell starting on Wednesday, May 22nd. Students may bring something to tell the class about on their designated day. Participation in show and tell is optional. It is a good idea to have students practice saying two or three sentences about the topic the night before; they can even write a few notes if they are worried about remembering what to say. The class will also have the opportunity to ask the speakers questions.

         Students may not bring toys, stuffed animals, electronics, live animals, or anything valuable or fragile for show and tell. Some examples of great show and tell items include rocks, shells, feathers, awards, art projects, photos, trophies, medals, books, maps, menus, or models. While most students prefer to have an item to show, they can also simply tell us about something without a prop. If your child wants to tell about a pet, person, or special event, a photo or drawing of the item can be helpful.
    Show and Tell Schedule
    5/21

    FIELD TRIP
    5/22

    Ryan
    Grayson
    5/23

    Elijah
    Drew C.
    5/24

    Olivia
    Natalie
    5/27
    NO
    SCHOOL
    5/28

    Lauren
    Luke
    5/29

    Miles
    Alice
    5/30

    Jaden
    Stevie
    5/31

    Andrew
    Ellie
    6/3

    Adrian
    Ella
    6/4

    Tyler
    Ryleigh
    6/5

    Jordan
    Meghan
    6/6

    Troy
    Drew
    6/7
    Xander
    Brooklynn
    Bailey
  • Field Trip - On Tuesday 5/21 we will visit Oakland University to watch James and The Giant Peach. Please bring a lunch from home this day. Please dress to impress for our trip to the theater!
  • Raz-Kids - app login: drau0, student password: banana icon  
Save The Date:
  • 5/24 Read In - We will celebrate the end of our reading unit by having a read in outside in the courtyard (weather permitting). Please bring a towel or small blanket to school with 10 books from home! 
  • 5/27 Memorial Day - No School for Students
  • 6/7, 6/14 - Half day for students
Learning this week:
  • Writer's will...
    • review narrative, opinion, and informational writing this week and complete on-demand writing assessments 
  • Reader's will...
    • share their opinions about their books
    • pass along life lessons to others
    • rehearse what they will say 
  • Mathematicians will...
    • practice 2 digit addition
    • focus on mathematical practices
    • complete the unit 8 math test
    • review time/shapes
  • Scientists will...
    • learn how light travels
    • explore light traveling through different materials
    • sort materials into groups:  transparent, translucent, opaque, reflection, shadow
Pictures from last week:






Making shadow puppets to explore light in science.





Finding life lessons authors write in books during readers workshop.

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