Here’s what’s happening this week:
Reading – Our class is really enjoying learning about kids from other cultures in our non-fiction text, Friends Around the World. Each day we practice a new learning objective. Some of the learning objectives for this unit are:
*main idea and details
*describe steps in a process *ask and answer questions
*use captions to understand a text *facts and opinions
*use illustrations to understand setting
*compare and contrast *identify author’s purpose
Writing – We are learning how to write a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, three detail sentences, and a closing sentence.
Math - We are starting Unit 3 – Adding and Subtracting within 100 to solve one- and two-part word problems. We will continue to use CUBES and PLAN to solve story problems. Students are learning how to SHOW their work using a number line.
Social Studies – Our social studies lessons are moving into maps and map skills. Students will learn how to use a grid, cardinal directions, and how to use a map key.
Science – We are starting our second science unit – Pebbles, Sand, and Silt this week. Students will be conducting investigations to better understand the world around us including the formation of our physical environment. Mark your calendars for Monday, January 20th when we will have a guest speaker from the Geological Society!!!
Spelling – We are still on Week 11 words! J The test for those words will be on Friday, January 20th. You can get extra practice by going to spelling city. This list includes sight words, short -ea pattern, and academic vocabulary.
Make-up Days – Here is the link to the revised calendar that the district has provided. Please note that some early release days have been changed to full days.
School Levy – The Camas School Levy is up for renewal this year. Don’t forget to vote and return your ballots! J
Plastic – Please send in any plastic bags or wrapping for our school-wide plastic drive!
Box Tops – Keep saving and sending in your box tops and labels for education. The fall drive is over, but we will have another class competition in the spring.
Reading – Our class is really enjoying learning about kids from other cultures in our non-fiction text, Friends Around the World. Each day we practice a new learning objective. Some of the learning objectives for this unit are:
*main idea and details
*describe steps in a process *ask and answer questions
*use captions to understand a text *facts and opinions
*use illustrations to understand setting
*compare and contrast *identify author’s purpose
Writing – We are learning how to write a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, three detail sentences, and a closing sentence.
Math - We are starting Unit 3 – Adding and Subtracting within 100 to solve one- and two-part word problems. We will continue to use CUBES and PLAN to solve story problems. Students are learning how to SHOW their work using a number line.
Social Studies – Our social studies lessons are moving into maps and map skills. Students will learn how to use a grid, cardinal directions, and how to use a map key.
Science – We are starting our second science unit – Pebbles, Sand, and Silt this week. Students will be conducting investigations to better understand the world around us including the formation of our physical environment. Mark your calendars for Monday, January 20th when we will have a guest speaker from the Geological Society!!!
Spelling – We are still on Week 11 words! J The test for those words will be on Friday, January 20th. You can get extra practice by going to spelling city. This list includes sight words, short -ea pattern, and academic vocabulary.
Make-up Days – Here is the link to the revised calendar that the district has provided. Please note that some early release days have been changed to full days.
School Levy – The Camas School Levy is up for renewal this year. Don’t forget to vote and return your ballots! J
Plastic – Please send in any plastic bags or wrapping for our school-wide plastic drive!
Box Tops – Keep saving and sending in your box tops and labels for education. The fall drive is over, but we will have another class competition in the spring.