February 2, 2018
Dear Families,
Happy February! With the chilly temperatures coming up, it seems as if spring couldn't come soon enough. Trimester 2 is wrapping up, and Trimester 3 is quickly on its way.
Here is what we’ve been working on in each of our content areas:
Literacy
*We are continuing to read through Angel Island, which discusses the journey and challenges of Chinese immigrants as they entered the United States. To dig deeper into the topic of Angel Island, students also began reading about Li Keng Wong's personal story as a Chinese immigrant. By exposing students to first and second hand resources, we are continuing to explore more about perspective and point of view. As students are reading about Angel Island, many of them made connections to Ellis Island, which they learned about in 4th grade.
Writing
*Recently, students read Real-Life Superheroes, which they learned about honorable names such as Rosa Parks, Richard Martin, Raoul Wallenberg, and Thomas Barnardo. From these four "superheroes", students chose to conduct research and create a Google slides presentation to highlight their biography and accomplishments. Be sure to ask your student what they learned about their chosen superhero!
Math
*Within Unit 5, we are continuing to work on multiplying fractions. This week, we've practiced multiplying fractions by fractions. The students are working on creating diagrams using the area model and geoboards to represent dimensions and the area of rectangles. As we head into the next week, students will be practicing their skills with fraction multiplication story problems.
Social Studies
*We are beginning to learn about patriotism. Previously, we've learn about liberty and the Pledge of Allegiance. Connecting those two topics, students will explore the meaning and importance of patriotism. They will also discuss how people in the United States can show patriotism to their nation.
Science
*We have started our unit about the Earth, the Moon, and the Stars. This week, we learned about the sun and other stars. Students read about how the brightness of stars depend on their proximity to the Earth. We even learned that one star is 773 light years away from the Earth. This means that the light left that start 773 years ago!
*Within each classroom, there will be a donation box for students to bring in any loose change. All proceeds are collected to provide underprivileged children with reading books. All and any donations are appreciated. This is a school-wide event, and all the classrooms will be participating. Let's see which class can collect the most change to make a change in the world!
Valentine's Day Party
*A class list was sent home with the students today. Our party will be on 2/14 at 2 PM.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 6th-8th (Tuesday-Thursday) - Book Fair
Feb. 8th (Thursday) - Ivy Hall Celebrates @ 7PM
Feb. 13th (Tuesday) - Early Dismissal @ 2PM
Feb. 13th (Tuesday) - Band Concert
Feb. 14th (Wednesday) - Valentine's Day Parties @ 2PM
Feb. 19th (Monday) - No School: President's Day
Feb. 23rd (Friday) - Half Day Dismissal @ 11:45AM
**Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack. Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!
** Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.
- Ms. Nguyen
Feb. 8th (Thursday) - Ivy Hall Celebrates @ 7PM
Feb. 13th (Tuesday) - Early Dismissal @ 2PM
Feb. 13th (Tuesday) - Band Concert
Feb. 14th (Wednesday) - Valentine's Day Parties @ 2PM
Feb. 19th (Monday) - No School: President's Day
Feb. 23rd (Friday) - Half Day Dismissal @ 11:45AM
**Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack. Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!
** Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.
- Ms. Nguyen