September 23, 2022 - week 7

What a memorable week, being able to FINALLY go on a field trip again!  It was the first time on a bus and a field trip for many of our students, and despite the heat, we loved experiencing the Chattahoochee Nature Center. The beaver, owls, hawks, and beautiful trails were amazing! A big thank you to Mrs. Kelley for chaperoning and helping us so much! 

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NEXT WEEK'S "I CAN" STATEMENTS

Student Success Skills

• I know how to stay focused.  ​ 

On-Level Reading & ELA

• I can find the main idea and supporting details of an expository text.  
• I can look back within the text to answer questions in an expository text.  
• I can use captions, labels, and diagrams to answer questions. (non-fiction features: we have already used photographs and headings -- still review) 
• I can brainstorm a research topic for an animal expository text. 
• I can research facts and information for my writing. 

Accelerated Reading & ELA

• I can ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
  
• I can write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

Science 

•  I can classify objects based on their physical properties.  

On-Level Math (New Enhanced Standards) - Unit 2.2
*Click above where it says "Unit 2.2" for the Parent Letter for further explanation of the standards/topics covered in this unit.

• I can decompose 2-digit numbers to add and regroup. 
• I can use a number line to add 2-digit numbers. 
• I can use place value blocks to add 2-digit numbers. 

Accelerated Math - Unit 3.2
*Click above where it says "Unit 3.2" for the Parent Letter for further explanation of the standards/topics covered in this unit.

• I can interpret products of whole numbers such as drawing 5 groups of 7 objects to solve 5 x 7. 
• I can use arrays to solve simple multiplication equations and word problems. 
  
• I can fluently solve multiplication problems within 100. 
  

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Wednesday, September 28th   ESOL Book Club​
• Friday, September 30th   Parent Book Club

*School Store is every Wednesday in the double hallway. 

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Fall conferences 

I can't believe it's already time to start preparing for Fall Conference Day on Wednesday, October 12th! I would love to sit down and discuss your child's progress (thus far) with you. Please take a moment to look over the Sign-Up Genius and select a time on this day that works well for you. Please email me directly if you have a conflict and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. Thank you in advance!

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CLOSING

As always, feel free to reach out with questions and concerns. I am here to support you and your child. Have a great weekend ahead!

Best,

​Bianca Balcar