Updates!

Happy Halloween! It was so nice to see many of you at our Halloween celebration! Thank you to everyone who contributed wonderful treats and of course to our mystery reader, who had the kids speechless when she arrived in a witch costume! I know the kids had a great time!

• On Thursday, a letter went home regarding the new video/audio policy. Please sign and return the form as soon as possible.  
• We will be traveling to the Portland Symphony on November 10th. Permission slips went home last week. There is no cost associated with this trip. 
• Parent teacher conferences will be held this week. Please return the parent survey at your earliest convenience. This will allow me to make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed when we meet. 
• Thursday, November 5th- Half day for students
• This Friday, November 6th- No school for students

A look into our week:

• We had Mystery Skype with a class from Alabama. We even guessed their town using clues.  The kids quickly searched the internet for maps of Alabama to figure out they were from Jacksonville!
• We used Seesaw, an online portfolio, to complete book reviews.  Students can access Seesaw at home by using their google username and password.
• We discussed how characters are just like people in our own lives. They have more than one side and can act out of character in different situations. Many students shared that they act much different with their siblings than they do in school.  We also had our first book debate and discussed how readers can have different opinions of the books they read. 
• In writing we studied published authors to learn how they hook the reader and end their stories. Students also learned that authors make sure readers know exactly where and when the story takes place. 
• We continued to learn about colonial life in social studies. We had great discussions about how different our schools are today. From materials to punishments, almost everyone decided they would rather go to school today!
• We started unit two of math. We have been discussing how important it is to for students to know their multiplication facts! Please encourage your child to practice their facts each night at home. 

Questions to ask about our week:

• What was your job during Mystery Skype?
• Where did people get their clothes in colonial times?
• How were schools different in colonial times?
• Can you show me your seesaw book review?
• Do you think Rob & Sistine should let the tiger go? Why or why not?
• What book did you read to your reading buddy?
• Can we play multiplication war together?

I look forward to meeting with you over the next few weeks!

-Ms. Tingle