Happy October!

Happy Fall! I cannot believe that October is already half way over! Here is what is going on in the classroom...

Reading: We have finished reading the story "Volcanoes". We will be testing this week and completing an art project that involves drawing and labeling the parts of a volcano. We have also been working on our comprehension skills, how to answer a "short answer" question properly, graphic organizers, and text organization. We will be finishing up Theme 1: Nature's Fury this month. Our next theme, Theme 2: Give It All You've Got, will follow.

Math: We have began multiplying 2-digit and 3-digit whole numbers. So far, I am pleased to see that students are understanding this concept. We will continue to practice these problems, but it would be helpful for parents to continue to work on these problems at home. We will be multiplying decimals, and working on our "writing in math".
***We are still continuing with our "Monkey Island Math Fluency" 3 times a week. Keep drilling your child at home! It really helps!

Writing: We are in the process of editing, conferencing, and making our final drafts of our news article. Your child has been working on an article where they are reporting an interesting or unusual event. Spelling tests are still being held every Wednesday. It is also on Wednesday that your child receives his/her new list of words. They are responsible for 5 times each along with 3 Practice Book pages to help support their spelling skills. ***There are times that your child is able to work on homework in class. However your child should be bringing it home to show you what he/she is doing.

Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Phone calls are welcome, however the best way to contact me is through email at: jcobble@pca.k12.de.us

Take Care!
~Mrs. Joanna M. Cobble