Important Dates & Reminders

• October 9- No School for Students 
• October 11- Zoo Field Trip 

What are we learning?

Language Arts

• We are learning about characters and how the setting impacts the character. 
• We are learning about character traits and how to identify them based on the character’s actions and dialogue.
• We are also learning about relationships between characters and how they relate to us.
• In word study, we are learning about the prefix “ad-” and “sub-”. In writing, we are working on memoirs.

Math

• We are learning how to compare and order fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators
• We are learning to order fractions and decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least
• We are learning to round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, and hundredth
• We are learning to identify fractions and decimal equivalents 

Science

• We are learning about force, motion, and energy 
• Students are learning how to work collaboratively with one another in small groups to carry out scientific investigations 
• Students are learning how to record their thoughts and data during a scientific investigation 

Social Studies

• We are learning about Ancient Greek civilizations 

Questions to ask your child at home.

• What real-life examples at home can you give in relation to force, motion, net force, and friction 
• After reading, ask questions like 
  • “What do you notice about the character/story?” 
  • “What do you wonder about the character/story?” 
  • “What do you think will happen next in the story?” 
  • “What are 3-5 facts you learned from the story (Nonfiction book)