Weekly Update 5/13/13

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful caretakers that support the students in our class. Mothers come in many forms, and I am thankful that you share your sweet students with me every day. A special shout out to my mom and sister in New York who are both amazing mothers!

My mom, sister, nephew, and me outside of my grandmother's house.

Communication Arts:
Story: Talking Walls
Genre: Photo Essay
Comprehension: Non-Fiction Text Features
Spelling: tion, sion, ture
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Writing: Biography

Math:
Unit 12: 3D Figures

Social Studies:
Salish Tribe of Montana
*Families, wait until you these awesome books. Students worked hard to compare and contrast Salish traditions with their own traditions for each month. They are FANTASTIC!

Science:

Nutrition

Mark Your Calendar!

Tuesday, 5/14/13 Nutrition Lesson

Thursday, 5/16/13 Early Out

Friday, 5/17/13 YMCA Swimming Lessons Permission Slip due*

*During our last week of school, we are going to the YMCA for swim lessons. Although the permission slip says $16, the cost has been generously covered by the YMCA and Hawthorne School. These four days of lessons will be FREE! Please send in the permission slips ASAP.

Love,
Ms. Senecal