Something is definitely wrong with this weather. I am quite certain the phrase is not April snow showers bring May flowers. Thankfully this weather won’t be lasting and we will be warming up later in the week. With any luck the rain will hold off enough so the kids can get outside. 

Math: We will test on Unit 6 on Monday, take a day or two to try some of the sample math questions on the MSTEP website and then start unit 7, which is all about fractions. We had a little preview of them during our MSTEP prep, so hopefully the kids will catch on quickly. 

 Writing: The kids are moving along in their note taking and this week we will start the rough drafts for our biographies. 

Spelling: Your child will be bringing home his/her spelling words on Monday. This weeks words(Week 21) focus on the “s” sound heard when the c is followed by and e,i, or y and the hard c sound. The list is posted below.

Social Studies: Our focus this week will be to learn the difference between state and local government and the levels of government. 

Reading: We started a social issues unit during our reading block. The kids have been paired up to read picture books and articles that focus on various social issues. They record the social issue they identify and use the text to support their answer. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. It is best to contact me via email. I check that frequently, so will be able to respond in a more timely manner. nflory@hpseagles.net

Mrs. Flory