Mrs. DeLello's Class: Week Ten is in the Books!

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Week Ten is in the Books!

Hello everyone,

Thank you ALL for taking time to come in and talk about your child(ren). I feel so fortunate for a strong home-school connection and cannot wait to see all the growth this year!

Here are some happenings from our week!

In math, we learned about picturing decimal multiplication, estimating, and then the actual algorithm. We started prodigy math online which has been a huge hit with the kids!
In reading, book clubs began comparing their second book with their first. Mrs. Loh and I modeled this with our two read alouds from the year, The Honest Truth and Pax.
In writing, the students drafted their second narrative with a strong lead, transitions, emotion and conclusion.
In social studies, the students learned about an Astroblade and then put themselves in an explorer's shoes. In groups, students compared the three worlds.
Words Their Way is going smoothly. New lists went home Monday/Tuesday. Students should be doing 3 activities at home and during morning work each week. They take their assessment right online every other Friday.
On Wednesday, we walked in perfect weather through the trails of SHP with our buddies. As buddies, we sketched, labeled and wrote science observations!

Book Fair Information: Please see the attachment

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=strathammemorialschool1

Before I forget! If your child hasn't brought in a mason jar yet, please have them bring it it soon. We are doing a project the week of Thanksgiving. We could also use gem stones if you have them to donate. They normally come in a bag. Thanks in advance!

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