Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Math:  We just finished unit 5 and are starting unit 6.  This unit we will be learning about, lines, line segments, rays, geometry, symmetry, and degrees of turns.  We are also continuing multiplication and division practice.  We will continue doing timed tests until the end of the year and celebrate in May with a Sundae party!

Science:  We are finishing our unit on forces in motion.  The children had a great time and we learned through many experiments about forces, motion, friction, inertia, and gravity.

Language Arts:  We are working on opinion writing.  It’s fun to hear the different ideas and thoughts that the children have.  This also is helpful in reminding the children that we are all different with different ideas and opinions, and that’s a good thing!  We discussed that it’s important to listen to all sides of things to understand others.  This tied in well with learning about Martin Luther King Jr. today.  We read a book about his speech and read informational books about him. 

Dates to remember:

January 23^rd:  Sledding science fun @ 1-1:45 p.m.  Feel free to drop off a sled this week.  If you don’t have one, the kids can share.

January 27^th:  Late Start.  School begins at 10:35 a.m.

February 13^th:  Valentine party @ 2:30 p.m.

February 16^th-17^th:  Mid-Winter break.

*I am sending home a note about field trips today.  The first one isn’t until April, but I wanted to give you a heads up. 

Thanks and have a wonderful week!