Science
This week, homeroom students started learning about Newton's Laws of Motion. We brainstormed examples of Newton's First Law -- that objects in motion will stay in motion, and objects at rest remain at rest, unless acted upon by an outside force -- and illustrated some examples using the Notability app on our iPads. The class made some terrific connections to what they've already learned about friction, drag, and gravity!
Math
Students practiced mental strategies for addition and subtraction this week. We also learned how to round numbers to estimate sums and to use these estimates to decide if our answers to addition and subtraction problems make sense.
ELA
In writing, we are working on creating timelines for our personal narratives. We began a new read-aloud book, The Orphan of Ellis Island, and ended the week on the edge of our seats -- ask your child about the cliffhanger at the end of Chapter 4!
Fun on Friday!
Our ELA class played Vocabulary Pictionary this afternoon. How would you illustrate "essential," "demonstrate," and "humble"?
Enjoy your long weekend!
Mrs. Kyle
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