Mochas & Markers

Weekly Kickoff - April 30

I'm sure you've already heard that our classroom has transitioned from desks to tables. The students are SO excited to make the change. Be ready for some of the school supplies that we haven't used this year, any large items that won't fit, and any extra "trinkets" that had accumulated in desks to come home today! We are on a mission to clear clutter!!!

Calendar note --- I missed our music program on the May calendar. Please make note that it will be Tuesday, May 15th at 10:15 in Mrs. Zerface's classroom.

MAP TESTING - WE ARE MAP TESTING AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS! PLEASE BE SURE TO EAT HEALTHY, EXERCISE, & GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP THIS WEEK!!!!!

This week is going to be crazy busy with 3 MAP tests! Here is what we'll be focusing on & a few ideas for things you can easily do at home during your busy evenings!

Spelling - I can add prefixes to words and understand how they change the meaning. Watch for words on TV, in books you're reading, or on signs that have prefixes. Figure out what the prefix and base word are!

Grammar - I know what punctuation marks are and how to use them correctly. Watch for punctuation marks everywhere, especially those that are more uncommon, such as semicolons, hyphens, colons, etc.

Writing - I can compare & contrast two objects and write about how they are alike and similar. We will be using a tennis ball / soccer ball & an apple / orange this week. Find two different foods on your dinner plate or two different pieces of furniture in your living room and talk about all the ways they are the same or different!

Math - I can measure length, weight, and capacity. Measure anything & everything & use a variety of tools (tape measure, measuring tape, scale, measuring cups, pails, etc.)! How long is your kitchen table, how many gallons is your bath tub, how much does your dog weigh, how many golf balls fit into an ice cream bucket...be creative and have fun!

Social Studies - I understand what our government does and how I can be involved. Talk about why you vote and what things your family values! See how many people you can name who work for either our local, state, or national government...do you know who will be running for president in the next election?