I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy days to come and visit with me about your child's progress! I am happy with the academic growth the kids are making. If only Mother Nature would cooperate with us so the kids could run some energy off!
In reading we are finishing up our biographies and are worling on our concluding project. We will begin a Greek Mythology unit on Thursday. The children are very excited to learn more about mythology. Your child will be having an extra homework assignement next week to go along with Greek Mythology. They are going to be asked to research a natural phenomenon that they will then use in their mythology writing piece. These will be coming home on Tuesday, March 12th and will be due on Monday, March 17th. This will require the use of internet.
In math we have begun our geometry unit. The children are learning to measure angles and will be learning about polygons and quadrangles. Thanks to Mrs. S, we are using a wonderful You Tube sight called Math Antics to help the kids understand this concept. This site is one that I would keep written down at home because it covers a multitude of math concepts in a kid friendly way.
In Social Studies we are learning about Iowa. We are almost done with our famous Iowan brochures and are completing Era 2 which tells the kids about the Indian Removal Act. Just a reminder that bottlographies are coming due quickly! ( March 20th) This is a large part of their grade.
We are going to take a break from social studies and science next week so we can focus on Iowa Assessment preparation.
Next Tuesday will be Title One night at Truman. We hope to see many of you there.
Book orders are due on Monday, March 10th.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 7: No School
Monday, March 10: Book Fair Preview
Tuesday, March 11: Title 1 Night
Friday, March 14: Pride Day
Wednesday, March 19: 1:30 Early Dismissal
Thursday, March 20: Famous Iowan Bottle due
Monday, March 24-28: No School Spring Break
Monday, April 7-18: Iowa Assessments (Please avoid having appointments in
the morning during these two weeks. Thank you!)
