The Week Ahead 2/2-2/6

I'm looking forward to having a normal five day week with the kids next week! On Monday, 2/2 students will have reading logs and spelling packets due. They will also take their spelling test. Each child will be given their new spelling packet that will be due the next Monday, 2/9. They will also have reading logs due on the 9th.

Our third book group meetings will take place on Tuesday, 2/3. Each child is reading a historical fiction book that takes place during westward expansion of the 1840s and 1850s. They have an assigned number of pages to read and a worksheet to complete for each meeting. At the meetings students discuss their book with each other. Check in with your child and have them tell you about their book. They should all be able to tell you about the main characters and some specific challenges they are facing. 

In math we will be continuing our study of geometry. Last week we focused on identifying acute, obtuse, and right angles. We also examined parallel and perpendicular lines. Next week we will start measuring angles. If your student does not currently have a protractor at school, it will be important for them to get one by Monday. Now that we have gone through all of the numbers up to 12 on our multiplication fact practice, we will practice all numbers combined this week. Don't forget about Moby Max. It is a great resource for students to use for extra math. Here is the link to sign in http://www.mobymax.com/or1248. Each student has a unique username that they know and the password for everyone is blanc. 
Last week students were sent home with information about the next round of conferences. They will take place after school on Wednesday, 2/25 and all day Thursday, 2/26. Please go to the link below to sign up for a time. If you need to schedule by phone, please call the office at 503-259-7830.

Scroll below the Upcoming Dates and check out some pictures from continent club and buddies! 

Upcoming Dates
  • Monday, February 2nd - Spelling Packets/Reading Logs Due - Spelling Test
  • Tuesday, February 3rd - 3rd Book Group Meeting
  • Tuesday, February 10th - 4th Book Group Meeting
  • Monday, February 16th - Presidents' Day - No School
  • Wednesday, February 25th - Conferences (3:05pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Thursday, February 26th - Conferences (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) - No School
  • Friday, February 27th - No School















































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