December 26th

This week was highlighted by sharing our nonfiction books with others, having a winter celebration, and singing some holiday songs. Thank you for the teacher gifts and presents; they are appreciated! Wishing you and your families a Happy Holidays!

Upcoming events:

December 24 - January 1 -- No School

Winter Break Activities

Here is a list of things students might be interested in doing over Winter Break

• Winter Reading Challenge (students have a note about this)
• Computer Coding http://kaukaunasd.libguides.com/eq-ndlc/hourofcode
• Math Games http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
• Visit the public library
• Pebblego  https://www.pebblego.com/

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• Epic Books https://www.getepic.com/students
• Skurr class code: xmj6732
• Zobel class code: nta7740
• Outside: games, walk
• Inside: board games, arts & crafts, make up games

Curriculum Updates

Reading

As an extension of our nonfiction unit, we had students pick a holiday around the world to research and share what they learned. Ask your child which holiday they learned about (Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, or Las Posadas).

Writing

We had a gallery walk this week, allowing students opportunities to read and learn from classmates on various nonfiction topics. After break, students will be in a writing ‘boot camp’ for three days to help review and practice some grammar and conventions skills before moving into our fiction writing unit.

Math

Our unit on measuring will finish when we come back from back. Students will then have a mid year checkup on concepts and skills taught so far this year to see how they are doing.

Content

Ms. Zobel and Mr. Skurr have finished their respective science and social studies units with each other’s class. Students will be working again with their homeroom teacher for content after break. Ms. Zobel’s class will be exploring plant adaptations and Mr. Skurr’s students will look at local government.