Transformations

We began our day with a  math lesson on patterns in transformations. Students learned that figures can make a pattern in a line or over an area. They used a dodecagon to make these patterns. Ask your child to explain what a dodecagon is to you. They also named the figures in their patterns and described which transformations were used to get from one figure to another.

In arithmetic, students reviewed how to simply a fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by the g.c.f.

In our forces unit, students wrote a unit test to show their understanding of forces and their effects. The remainder of our forces time was used to work on the forces projects that students chose yesterday. Students worked on restating the challenge in their own words, making initial and final sketches of the design they want to build, and generating a list of materials they need. Students are encouraged to use items they already have at home. Students will begin building tomorrow in class tomorrow.

In language, students worked on list 21 spelling words. We continued learning about verbs. Today we learned that some verbs do not sound right on their own in a sentence. They need helping verbs to make the sentence grammatically correct. Students identified these helping verbs in sentences and wrote helping verbs to make a sentence sound right.

Students received their speech packages today. Parents are asked to read the first few pages of the package with their child. Students need to show me a topic they would like to write their speech on that has been approved by a parent by tomorrow. Parents, pay special attention to the speech schedule at the beginning of the package.

.

Students attended French and gym class today.

 

Homework & Reminders

·         Review list 21 spelling words

·         MMS p. 114 & 115 - Unit test on Friday

·         Arithmetic p. 115 & 116

·         Review and sign speech package

·         Choose a speech topic

·         Read chapter 2 of Little House in the Big Woods and complete reader response page for Thursday

·         Mark Saturday, February 22, on your calendars as the SJA Annual Gala - Gala tickets are for sale now ($65/adult & $10/child)  - prices go up to $75 for adults tomorrow

·         Scholastic orders are coming home today. Order forms are due on Friday, Jan. 17

·         Bring in supplies you need for your forces project

A few students from our class have joined our crochet & knitting club. We meet first recess on Mondays to Thursdays.

 

Please take time to read SJA's Food Allergy Policy below: