We've made it to October 21st!

Hello Friends,
 We've been busy as usual in room 212! If you are interested in being a chaperone for an upcoming field trip, be on the lookout for the sign ups via shutterfly coming soon.
Also, look for our Writing Celebration invitation...your child will bring it home in the next few days! It will be on Halloween/Monday October 31st at 1:15!

In Science:
      Our expedition is in full swing. The children have been researching the habitats of Georgia and learning about the landforms, weather and plants and animals in their region. They have also been studying the adaptations of the animals and plants that allow them to thrive in their habitat. We kicked off with our adaptations stations a few weeks ago and since then we've met with an expert from CDC, The Wylde Center, and the EPA! We've been in creek to look for critters and test the water and we hope to petition to name our part of the creek this year!

In math:
      We've been learning about multiplication and division using concrete models and manipulatives and we will begin learning about geometry and measurement very soon.

In Reading:
   We've worked in Book Clubs to generate questions about text and make predictions based on character's thoughts, dialogue and actions. We've also been brushing up on the parts of speech and how to spell words that end with -ed and -ing.

In Social Studies:
  We are going to visit the Dekalb History Center  (Nov. 9th) to 'meet' and learn about historical figures: Paul Revere, Mary McLeoud Bethune and Susan B. Anthony.

A fly on the wall view:

MATH STATIONS

RESEARCH

OIL SPILL SIMULATION

EXPERT PRESENTATIONS

WORKING WITH MULTIPLICATION

WACKY TACKY DAY

Halloween at our house.....

Happy Fall!

Hello Friends,
   Cooler temperatures are here and the children (and teachers) are savoring every moment of recess! We have had a successful week of learning and fun!

Calendar:

***It's Readathon Week! Your child will not bring home his/her regular reading log, instead, you will see a blue readathon folder. After that, the reading log will stay at school and we will log nightly reading each morning.

*** Friday is Creek Exploration Day! If you are available to volunteer from 9:30-10:00 or 10:00 to 10:30, send me an email! We need help with supervision and walking students in small groups to the creek for the lesson.
*****If your child has knee high rain boots, send them in. If not Mrs. Ericson will have some for the students to wear.

Curriculum:

Math: We finished our work with rounding numbers and we are moving into multiplication!
We will be using a 3-step framework called the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) approach. This week and next week , we will focus on building models using objects. This process will take time, but in the end your child will understand multiplication. 

Science: We are in the midst of our Habitat research. Students are learning about plant and animal adaptations in the regions of Georgia and they are creating expert presentations on their group topics. 


Reading: Book Clubs have begun! Students are working on making 'jots' to express their predictions, questions, and connections in order to discuss their reading. 

ELA: We have begun working on the doubling rule in spelling and will move to ways to make/spell long vowel sounds.

Art: Students are finishing their yearbook cover art designs and will be making masks next. 
IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS...SEND THEM IN FOR ART!!! *cereal boxes, cardboard tubes, small plastic lids 

Here is your "fly on the wall" view:

MATH

Yearbook ART!

Spanish