Monday Musings

Monday’s
Musings

• Reading Workshop- We are focusing again on cause and effect this week. This last month we are together, We will be reviewing many topics we have previously
  studied in Reading Workshop. The homework this week is a fairy tale and has a related cause and effect worksheet to go along with it.



• Writing Workshop- Students have free choice writing this week. Many are still working on poetry, but others have moved on to writing books again. Many are
  working together, and a few are interested in writing chapter books.



• Spelling- Everyone has a different list this week based on words they have been spelling incorrectly in their daily writing. A few students are instead studying Greek roots for vocabulary practice.



• Math Workshop- first grade will be working on their tessellations this week and finishing up any menu math work. We will have a review DMR test on Friday that will be over measurement, regrouping, fractions, and algebra. We will also be working hard reviewing math facts this week. Second grade will be taking their math test on Wednesday over chapter 25. All students were allowed to take home books today.



• Project- Students are using the laptops this week to research their topics to present their findings. Hopefully we will be able to finish up with stage three in the next week or so and be able to share what we have learned about germs.

• The play performance will take place on Wednesday, May 4^th at 10:15. We will also have an encore performance in the LGI Room on Friday May 6^th at 2:30 pm. I will record the performance and post it on the website if you are unable to attend. I hope to see you there!

Next week is the book fair. Our class will be visiting the fair on Monday morning.
If you would like to send in money at that time, please place it in an envelope or baggie so that it will not be lost. Flyers came home today, but there will be many more books there not listed on the flier. You may also come and take your child to the fair if that is easier for you. Recess, lunch, or first thing in the morning are the best times for me to allow your child to go with you.