This Week...3-9-14

• In math we are starting to wrap up our unit on fractions.  We will be testing on this concept next week.  We had our first multiplication test on Friday.  It focused on factors 0, 1 and 2.  This week's focus will be on the factors of 10.  The quiz will be on Friday.  Also, please look for our quiz on subtracting with regrouping.  Some students are still struggling with this concept.   We have been working on this for our data teams.  Please work with your child on this at home.
• In Social Studies we are comparing how all three of the three fires tribes from the Michigan area worked together for the greater good of the tribes.  This was done in order for survival during the harsh winters and to help get daily tasks accomplished by dividing them up.  We are also studying how Native American legends were stories that were passed along through the years.  We will study what the story elements are and identify what the moral of the legend is.  
• March is reading month celebrations continue this week.   This weeks celebrations will include mismatch day on Wednesday and dress up day on Friday.  We will also be welcoming guest readers in on room on Friday morning.  Feel free to email me if you would like to read to the students and become a guest reader in our class.