Good Luck on Science Test tomorrow!

Back to the Weekday Grind

This week, the students are still learning about complete and simple subjects. We have started reading groups, and the students have a new appetite for learning. Ask your child about the new menus they have for the reading block of language arts. In reading groups, we are focusing on the skill of "Finding Facts and Supporting Details" using a variety of different texts. We will introduce spelling words on Wednesday, and on that very same day, we will have a vocabulary test on Unit 2 words.

In social studies, we are beginning to work on Lesson 4 in the Social Studies text. It is called "Vegetation and Climate". We are learning about different climate regions and vegetation regions in the United States. By the end of the week, we will also have started Lesson 5, "People and the Environment".

In math, we are working on subraction with regouping.

The kids have a science quiz on Wednesday the 15th, and class pictures are on Tuesday (wear teal and navy). Wednesday is individual pictures (wear teal and navy), and Thursday we are going on our Tashlich field trip (wear teal and navy). Friday is a half day.

Hope this helps with planning for the week!

Yummy Cells in Science

In Mrs. Richin's class this afternoon, the kids made plant cells out of edible materials. Ask your child what each part represented!

Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. Happy Labor Day!

How to Study for Social Studies… and Underwater Basket Weaving

How to Study for Social Studies

(or Science, or Hebrew, or Language Arts, or Math, or Underwater Basket Weaving)

The first step is to study a little bit every day. You must do this to be successful!

You may do all or some of the following. You have to figure out what works best for you!

• Re-read the chapter or section of the text on which you will be tested.
  
• Make a "fake test" and a key. Give it to yourself and see how you do!
  
• Be the teacher and teach your stuffed animals or your parents the material.
  
• Use the study guide and cover up the answers. Ask yourself the questions, answer them, and then uncover the answers. Did you get it right?
  
• Use Quizlet (www.quizlet.com) to make online flashcards.
  
• Study with a friend.