September 26th, 27th, 30th

**Mrs. Allen will be out Thursday, September 26th - Monday, September 30th.  Expected homework and announcements are listed below. However, you might want to check you child's agenda. I'll answer e-mails when I return on Tuesday. If there is something pressing, please contact the main office at 434-3420.  Thank you!

Thursday, September 26th - Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 53 & 54
3. Finish 5-Day Meal Plan (due Monday, September 30th)
**PICTURE DAY TOMORROW at 12:30!!

Friday, September 27th - Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 57 & 58
3. Finish 5-Day Meal Plan (due Monday, September 30th)

Monday, September 30th - Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 61 & 62
3. Finish Spelling Pages 89 & 90

Today in Class...Wednesday, September 25th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Use strategies to divide.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed & Library)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Alternatives, Nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Warm-up: Math check-in 
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out the Story Arc  
• Reading & Language: , Flying Solo (Chapter 3): Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.2): Division Strategies & Multiples

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 51 & 52
**Wear Orange & Blue tomorrow
** Book Fair is open Monday - Thursday this week if you would like to bring in money for BOOKS.**
**PICTURE DAY on FRIDAY!

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 24th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Band)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Alternatives, Nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Warm-up: Math check-in / Start binders
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out the Story Arc  
• Reading & Language: Letter to Parents, Setting up GEAR Binders, Flying Solo (Chapter 3): Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.1): Division Strategies

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Study spelling words for quiz tomorrow (link to word list in "Word Study" tab above)
3. Math pages 47 & 48
** Book Fair is open Monday - Thursday this week if you would like to bring in money for BOOKS.**

Today in Class...Monday, September 23rd

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Use the features of Word to type, save, and print a binder cover.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Book Fair Preview)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Alternatives, Nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Warm-up: Finish poem / Spelling Practice
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out Meaning 
• Reading & Language: new Microsoft Word practice (Type Binder Cover, Save, Print), Flying Solo, Chapter 2
• Math (Session 2.7): Review Multiplication Strategies & Quiz
• Nutrition: Preview Vocabulary / Food Groups

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Finish Spelling Page 59 (Quiz this Wednesday)
3. Math page 46
Band & Lessons tomorrow -  bring your instrument!
** Book Fair is open Monday - Thursday this week if you would like to bring in money for BOOKS.**

Today in Class...Friday, September 20th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Use the features of Word to type, save, and print a centered poem.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Band)  

• Warm-up: Fix-it Sentences
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out Meaning 
• Reading & Language: new Microsoft Word practice (Type Poem, Save, Print), Flying Solo, Chapter 2
• Math (Session 2.6): Multiplication Strategies (Starter problems)

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Study for Math quiz on Monday (Multiplying 2-digit by 2-digit numbers)
3. Spelling Quiz postponed to next Wednesday