Math: practice multiplication facts + Zearn

Reading: read a book for 20 minutes

Prepare for Reading NWEA testing tomorrow.

• NWEA Reading testing starts this week
• Half Day this Friday – 11:45am dismissal
• No School on Monday, January 20th – MLK Day
• Half Day next Tuesday, January 21 – Dismissal at 11:45am
• NWEA Math next week

Math: Fractions worksheet + Zearn

Reading: prepare for NWEA test tomorrow

***You cannot go on iReady yet.***

No spelling this week.

Math: Zearn + Succeed pages 209-210

Reading: iReady or 20 minutes of reading

Spelling for next week: Week 16

Writing: You can continue to research your state

Math: Zearn + Succeed pages 197-201

Reading: iReady or reading a book for 20 minutes

Spelling: Week 15 words on iLearn or write your words in alphabetical order

Students are working on researching a state for our informational writing unit. Here are some safe websites to use for state information:

https://www.atozkidsstuff.com/states.html
https://www.census.gov/schools/facts/
https://www.ducksters.com/geography/usgeography.php
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/

Some students have been receiving letters in the mail about a recommendation for a STEM program. Here’s the information for it:

1. At the beginning of the year, teachers were able to nominate students in their class that they think would enjoy participating in the STEM program.
2. The program is completely option and is separate from Dearborn Schools STEM.
3. Here is the website where you can register and find out more information: https://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/national-youth-leadership-forum-pathways-to-stem

About the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM

Future STEM Leaders

“NYLF Pathways to STEM is a unique learning experience for bright, forward-thinking elementary school students who will evolve into next generation innovators, engineers, doctors, software developers, and scientists.”

“Students learn by doing during hands-on simulations and workshops. They also have the opportunity to choose the experience that is best suited for them by selecting either the six-day Residential or the five-day Day program.”

“Virtually all career fields today require a solid foundation of STEM. That’s precisely why these are the fastest growing areas of study, and the reason that STEM professionals are in the highest demand in the United States and throughout the world. Early exposure to these fields can set today’s kids on a path to success by giving them the tools needed to make informed decisions about the future.”

“NYLF Pathways to STEM is a fantastic opportunity for curious and high-aspiring young students to make new friends and enjoy unforgettable adventures while exploring the frontiers of 21^st century science and technology.” – https://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/national-youth-leadership-forum-pathways-to-stem

Math: Zearn + Succeed Lesson 16, pages 193, 194, 195

Reading: 20 minutes of iReady OR reading a book at home

Spelling: Week 15 words on iLearn or write a sentence for each word

Spelling Week 15

1. apron
2. poison
3. sunken
4. shrunken
5. chosen
6. tighten
7. frighten
8. cannon
9. carbon
10. sharpen
11. exponents
12. multiply
13. factors
14. estimation
15. product

Welcome back from our winter break! I hope that you were able to rest and enjoy time with family.

Just a few reminders for the upcoming weeks:

• NWEA testing begins – for our class, we will begin with Reading next week on Wednesday! Make sure you’re reading at home for at least 20 minutes a day and making sure you comprehend, or understand, what the book means.
• The iReady Diagnostic test will also be next week on Monday and Tuesday.
• I will be administering the DRA reading diagnostic tests to students one-on-one starting this week. I am hoping to see growth for all students! 🙂

Given that we are in wintery weather days, please remember to wear a warm coat, hat and gloves, especially if you walk home. If the weather permits, students have outdoor recess…be prepared!