August 4-August 8

Yesterday I emailed a sign up genius link to everyone. I had some trouble getting the times slots working. The three main needs as of right now are a Friday folder stuffer and a copier on Mondays. These can both be done at any time that is best for you. The last is a math helper in Friday afternoon from 12:40-1:20. This I will be for enrichment and would involve pulling a small group to work out and discuss some challenging activities

Http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA8AF2DABFC1-volunteering

Math-we are working on breaking down collection problems as well as change plus/change minus problems. We are basically looking at how to look at what information the problem is giving and what it's looking for. There will be an assessment towards the end of the week.

Reading-we are still working on using context clues to find the meaning of challenging words. We also started working with non fiction to identify the main parts.

Writing-we continued working on our narratives and most students finished their second drafts. We are focusing on writing as a process, that even though they may have finished their second draft, it is not necessarily a final copy. This week we will practice sequencing and using transition words.

Social studies- we worked through the first unit in our text book and learned about citizenship, volunteering, and service in our homes, schools, and communities.