10/12/23

 Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

10/12/23

Math

Topic 3 in the math series will focus on the factors of 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. The class has been practicing the Distributive Property.

I am sending home a skip counting paper with each student in their take home folder. Feel free to use it at home to help with multiplication. 

Science

This week the class has been learning about the force of magnetism. Students have learned about how magnets attract and repel.

Reading/Language Arts

The theme of Module 3 is Let Freedom Ring. Our focus story this week was an informational text entitled The US Constitution by Norman Pearl. Students learned about the history of the Constitution. The comprehension skill covered the author's purpose, summarizing, and text and graphic features. Spelling and decoding this week focused on the three letter blends of spl-, str-, scr-, spr, and squ-. Students review verb tense (present, past, and future) as the grammar skill.

Since this is only a 4 day school week, the selection test and module assessment won't be taken until Monday.

Included in the take home folders are the results from the assessments given during Module 2.

Dress Code

As cooler weather is upon us, here is a friendly reminder about a couple of dress code items. Shorts can be worn through the month of October.  Starting November 1, shorts are no longer allowed until March 1st. Also if wearing leggings, the bottom of the dress, skirt, shirt, or sweatshirt must extend to at least mid-thigh.

Important Dates

Friday, October 13th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)

Friday, October 20th-Spirit Day $1

Monday, October 30th-Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:20-7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 31st-Halloween Activities

Tuesday, October 31st-Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:20-5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 1st-Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:20-7:00 PM

Thursday, November 2nd-NO SCHOOL (P/T Conferences)

Thursday, November 2nd-Parent/Teacher Conferences-9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Friday, November 3rd-NO SCHOOL