Update March 19th

This week in Superkids:
 
-Read Pattern Words with long e spelled ee, ea, ie, -ine, e at the end, ey, y at the end, and with tag-along e
-Read and write words with suffix -ness
-Identify meanings and correct spellings of homonyms
 
 This week in writing, we will focus on research skills:
STUDY AND RESEARCH SKILLS
Interpret information from charts and diagramsCO.2.2.2c.i CO.2.4.1c
Take notes from sources and compile them into an outline CO.2.4.1b CO.2.4.1e
Interpret information from charts and diagramsCO.2.2.2c.i CO.2.4.1c
 
Take notes from sources and compile them into a report CO.2.3.2a CO.2.3.2f CO.2.4.2a
 Describe the role of authors CO.2.2.2b.iii
 Understand that the use of language can influence audience
EXPRESSIVE WRITING
Contribute ideas in group writing CO.2.1.1a CO.2.1.2a.iiCO.2.1.2b
GRAMMAR, USAGE, AND MECHANICS
Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences CO.2.3.3a CO.2.3.3a.vii
 Ask your child: What project they have chosen to present their information about natural disasters.
 
This week in math,
 We will prepare for our Unit % math test. We will take our test on Thursday. The test will cover:
 -Adding 2-digit numbers and determining the difference between the sum and 100.
-Using standard notation (<   >  =) to express the relationship between quantities.
-Using knowledge of place value to find pairs of 2-digit numbers that up to 100.
-using startagies for adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers.
Writing a number in expanded and standard form.
 
This week in reading, we will:
-Connect text to self or experience CO.2.1.1a CO.2.1.2a
-Respond to text CO.2.1.2a CO.2.2.2a.i CO.2.2.2d.ii
-Give and support opinions CO.2.1.2a CO.2.1.2a.iiCO.2.4.2a.ii
-Use pictures CO.2.2.2c.i
-Draw and support conclusions CO.2.2.2a.i
-Determine cause and effect CO.2.2.2a.i
-Identify main idea and supporting details CO.2.2.2a.iCO.2.2.2a.ii CO.2.2.2a.iv
-Make and confirm predictions CO.2.2.2a.i
-Summarize CO.2.2.2a.ii CO.2.2.2a.iv
-Recognize text features CO.2.2.2b.ii CO.2.4.1c
-Visualize CO.2.2.2a.i
-Determine important ideas CO.2.2.2a.i
Ask your child to tell you what book they are reading in guided reading. Ask them to summarize the book. Bonus point if they write a brief summary.
Somebody..(Main characters)
Wanted.. (What did the characters want?)
But.. (What was the problem?)
So.. (Events that in the story that helped the character solve the problem)
Then.. (What was the resolution to the problem?)
 
 In Project Based Learning (PBL), we are starting our project about forces of nature. Our driving question is: How can we help communities affected by natural disasters. Throughout this project students will learn about the forces of nature and the impacts they have on people, land animals and communities. Students will then use their knowledge and resources to write an opinion paper and develop a plan of action. If you know of any community resources that can help us with our project or come and speak to us, please let me know.
Ask your child: IS their plan for helping proactive or reactive?

• Upcoming dates:
• March 26-April 2 Spring Break
• April 2 No School-Teacher Planning Day
• April 4 PTO 4pm CSC 5:30pm
• April 12 Spring Forum
• April 16 Field Trip to the DMNS
• April 18 Donuts for Dads
• April 20 Passion Projects
• April 27th-Birthday celebrations
• April 28 Southmoor Auction
• May 8th- Field Trip Denver Zoo We need LOTS of volunteers.
• May 13th-Happy Mother's Day
• May 17th-Field Day (May 18 Rain day) Brady’s class participates 1:10-3:00
• May 18th-Rain date for field Day
• May 25th-Birthday celebrations
• May 28th- No school-Memorial Day
• May 31st Last day of school