We have been very busy the past 2 weeks! Thank you to all parents for meeting with me at conference time; it has been great talking with you all about your child's progress!

• In language arts, we have finished the book There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom, and we are currently working on a culminating activity (see projects tab). I just introduced the fantasy genre to the class, and we will begin a new literature circle focusing on this genre. All students will choose their own "just right" fantasy book to read. We have continued working with supporting responses with text based evidence. Also, we have spent time focusing on taking margin notes as a reading comprehension strategy. In writing, we are revising and editing our thankful essays, and will continue working on these essays through next week.
• In math, the class just took their unit 6 assessment on using the expanded algorithm to multiply, and I am happy to report that everyone did great! After Thanksgiving break, we will begin unit 7, which continues multiplication strategies for multi-digit by multi-digit numbers. Currently, the class is working on planning a Thanksgiving dinner on a $100 budget! They made a guest list, a menu, and are working on a shopping list. Students must use math in the real word situation of shopping for groceries!
• We are learning about the solar system. We spent time learning about moon phases, and how the moon effects the Earth. After break, students will be independently researching the inner and outer planets, and will be creating a flip book.
• Please continue to practice multiplication facts through the 12's with your child.
• Please send in a snack for the month of November if you have not already. Thank you!

Have a great weekend!