World Explorers

We are currently studying world explorers. Students should become familiar with the voyages of these explorers:

• Christopher Columbus
• Balboa
• Vasco de Gama
• Hernado de Soto
• Ponce de Leon
• Magellen
• Henry Hudson
• Jacques Cartier

Student Quiz on Spanish Explorers

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/studentCenter/index.cfm?cdCode=ADA1-558F

End of the Semester

• This is the last week of 1st semester. We will be working hard on theme testing and STAR reading and math tests.

• AR goal should be at 100% by Friday. Check in with your child to see is he/she is going to make it.

• I have been very proud of the work students have put forth this semester. I can really see their growth from when I left on my maternity leave!

Rocks and Fossils

In January, we will be studying rocks and fossils during science time. We will learn about the layers of earth and about the different types of rocks.

Students will be completing an at home assignment on a mineral of their choice. These are due on Wednesday January 16th. Please guide your child on this project. Let me know if you have any questions.

That's Incredible Reading Theme

We are reading the last story in our theme "That's Incredible." It is "The Garden of Abdul Gazasi." It is a mystery about a dog that runs away and seems to have been turned into a duck. Ask your child about his/her views on the story. Next week we will be theme testing on the skills learned over the last 5 weeks.