October 1, 2017

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Conferences:  If you have not had an opportunity to sign up for a conference time, please contact me via email or Class Dojo to set up a time. I would love to meet face to face, but if you have a busy schedule we can also schedule a phone conference.
Late Start: This Wednesday October 4th!
Walk to School Day: Join us this Wednesday October 4th at Cedermill Pool @ 10:15 and walk to school!
No School: Monday October 9th for Teacher Professional Development
Book Fair: The book fair is in the library all week!
Reading: This week in reading, we will celebrate our first unit of study, Interpretation Book Clubs. After that, we will show what we know about nonfiction reading, reflect on our Interpretation Post Assessments, and begin delving into the world of nonfiction!
Writing:  This week in writing, we will celebrate our first unit of study, Narrative Craft. After that, we will show what we know about narrative writing, reflect on our Post Assessments,  and take a Pre-Assessment for our next unit, The Lens of History: Research Reports.
Math: This week in math, we will continue to multiply 2-digit by 3-digit numbers. Students will review the Array Method, Partial Products, and then finally learn how to use the Standard Algorithm (Tradition Method).
Array Method 
Partial Products
Standard Algorithm
 Important Math Words: Underestimate, Overestimate, partial products, array method, standard algorithm
Social Studies:This week in Social Studies, students will continue to learn about rights and privileges granted to all members of society. Students will be able to earn and spend money, open a savings account, go to work, and take a break from working. This will help students understand their place in an economy.
Science: This week in science, students will learn about the best environment for different animals to live in and we will begin to explore basic food chains.


October 2-6: Book Fair
October 2: 4th Grade Field Trip to Zoo, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
October 3: Books and Lunch Together, during scheduled lunch and recess times
October 4: Late Start, School begins at 11:05 am
October 4: Walk to School Day, 10:15 am, meet at Cedarmill Pool
October 5: Mile Run
October 5: Fall Conference Night, 4:30-8:00 pm
October 9: No School - Professional Development Day
October 12: All Read, 3:25 pm
October 12: PSO Meeting, 7:00 pm
October 17: Vision Screening
October 18: Flu Shots for Students
October 18: Parkway Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm, Central Middle
October 19: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Magic House, 9:15 am - 1:30 pm
October 20: 5th Grade Field Trip to JA BizTown, 9:15 am - 2:15 pm
October 25: Pumpkin Run During Specials, Grades 3-5
October 27: Trunk or Treat
October 31: Halloween Parade, 2:15 pm

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