The B Hive News

The “B” Hive News January 4, 2015

I can’t believe that it’s already January.  We have learned so much and come so far, yet there is still much content left to teach and learn.  The second half of the year is the time to focus our energy and prepare for 5th grade.  A separate email about our new homework policy will follow this one.  We all need to be a team to ensure each student’s greatest success.  Thanks!	Check out Our Blog!  It will be updated at least once a week.   http://bertelsonsteam.blogspot.com/ Check us out on Twitter!  We’re always sharing our learning!         Follow me @ bertelson2!
NWEA Testing We will test this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Student will be setting goals for themselves and will bring a copy home to you tomorrow.  Please sit down with them and talk about what they can do to showcase their learning.  Also, please help me by making sure they get a lot of rest and are well fed.  They are ready!	Immigration Unit We are starting an Immigration unit called, “Down the Rabbit Hole.”  Our entry event will take place on Monday.  Please ask your son/daughter about this event.
Accountable Talk We will continue will accountable talk this week. The components are as follows: Explain Restate Agree Disagree Build on Go Beyond	Weekly Focus Reading - teaching perspective and theme through Immigration read alouds.   Writing -note taking practice and essay pre-assessment Math - multiplication PBL - Down the Rabbit Hole Word Work - Reviewing our routines
Huge thank you! To those who sent in games for our classroom.  We will need a few more if you are able.  Thanks in advance!	If you have any questions or concerns, never hesitate to email me.  I read often and respond quickly.   Regards, Mrs. Bertelson