Week at a Glance

Week of October 25-29, 2021

Math: This past week we used different addition strategies to add two-digit numbers. These strategies included counting on, using 100s charts, and drawing base-ten blocks. Next week we will transition to using the standard algorithm of addition (which is probably how you were taught) to add 2 two-digit numbers and 3 two-digit numbers. Students can continue to use the learning tools to help them as needed.

Science: As we near Halloween, we will explore the purpose of bones in our bodies, specifically our skulls as we explore the Mystery Science question “What would happen if we didn’t have a skull?” We will also discover why pumpkins are orange (time permitting). 

Language Arts: We will continue working with adding suffixes to base words and using them correctly in sentences to indicate the past, present, and future tenses. During our writing time, we will transition to informative writing. Students will practice finding and writing facts, generating questions for research, and writing complete sentences to form an informational paragraph.

Reading: Our phonics skills this week will focus on reading and spelling words with r-controlled (“bossy r”) syllables (-ar, -or, -er, -ir, -ur). We will also read our daily short stories in our Superkids decodable reader to practice fluency and comprehension skills. Our "Lasting Lesson" this week is about working cooperatively with others. We will also transition from our nonfiction Super magazines back to fictional texts for small group instruction.

Social Studies: No Social Studies - see Science

Religion: On Monday we will meet our 8th grade prayer buddies and complete an activity with them. The rest of the week we will focus on the topic of saints as we prepare for the feast of All Saints Day (November 1st), and we will specifically learn about Saint John Bosco for our class saint poster.

Tests and Quizzes:

• No tests next week
• Spelling Test = Tuesday, 11/2 (the new list will go home Monday, 10/25)

Additional Reminders:

• Thank you for taking time for conferences.
• Please take your child to Mass this weekend.
• Socktober = now through the end of the month (10/29) - Please send in new socks for the food pantry and other Saint Joseph organizations.
• Food Pantry Collection = Thursday, 10/28 - Thank you in advance for your generosity!
• Halloween Class Party and Dress Down Day = Friday, 10/29
  • Students may dress in costumes, as per the guidelines set forth from the administration. You should receive these guidelines in the coming days.
  • Students may not pass out candy. (Students will get snacks at the party after lunch.)