The B Hive 11.10

Brr!  It is pretty cold out there today.  The cold weather has arrived.  Please make sure that your student comes dressed for the weather.  I will not let students out during afternoon recess without proper attire for the cold weather.  They should have anything that they need to keep themselves warm and comfortable.

As always, we were busy this week in Room 402.  Read on to find out what we've been up to:

Reading
We are still reading Joey Pigza.  It seems to be slow going because we are also reading informational texts about concussions.  We spent this week in our new guided reading groups and we are focusing on within, beyond, and about the text things.  We have really been thinking and talking about two reading strategies, inferring and synthesizing.

Math
We spent all week really diving into what it means for a fraction to be equivalent.  We now have 8 students who are fluent on reflex and about four more who are in the 90s.  If your student is close, help support them to the end.  If they have a ways to go, please find a way to support that as well.

Writiting
We wrote informational paragraphs about our sensory organ.  These will be attached to our models so that others can learn all we know about our sensory organs.

PBL
We have our models ready to be put together and Ms. Jensen will be helping us with that on Monday.  Next week we are moving into our Concussion presentations.

Things to Note
1.  Our calendar is updated so please check that out.
2.  We are having a fun fraction celebration the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.  Please sign up here to help us with things that we need for our room.  Students also need to bring in 2 to 3 dollars to help pay for the pizza.  Thank you to those who have already sent in their money.
3.  Book Fair is next week.  Students will get the opportunity to preview the book fair one day and then purchase the next.  There will be a classroom wishlist if you are able to help provide books for our classroom.  We appreciate any help in advance!
4.  Last Spirit wear order of the year: Please order online online order form  by TUESDAY November 28th at 11:59 PM  
5. Annual Education Donation Drive: Our A2 STEAM fall donation drive is underway and your contributions help add value to our student's overall educational experience.  Please consider donating what you can through the paper form or via the online donation link.  Please find more via A2 STEAM annual drive.