Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome 2011 Bobcats! I hope you had a wonderful off-track filled with wonderful winter activities: sledding, shoveling, family field trips, and more. I am looking forward to seeing you soon at school. I can't wait to explore our world with you! I have missed your glowing faces and bright smiles. It will be sure to warm me up in this cold weather!!
The magic of history seems to capture our attention this time of year. In reading we are going to read and study the historical fiction genre. Reading puts history in the making right before our eyes! How exciting it is to discover the past with a character in a book. I know you will become great historians as we begin reading historical fiction!
Another exciting adventure we are about to begin is investigating Utah's Fossils! Utah is famous for its fossils, including 30 complete dinosaur fossils, trilobites, and footprints. Oh so much to learn and experiment with as dinosaur detectives!! Through our study of Utah fossils, we will discover what Utah used to be like millions of years ago. Can you imagine or believe Utah was once a tropical beach? Fossils will open Utah's environment changing story from tropical to desert. Awesome!
Our curriculum goals for the week include:
Reading: Historical Fiction Genre
Spelling: Long/Short Vowels, Accented Syllables, Prefixes/Suffixes
Writing: Traits of Writing - Voice
Math: The Meaning of Fractions
Science: Fossils
Social Studies: Utah Native American Tribes
Although the sunshine has been fantastic this week, I am aware that this is this season of inside recess. I have tried to keep my game cupboard stocked with fun games for the students during this time; however, wear and tear does occur. If you have done or are doing in winter cleaning of your game closet and find any games or puzzles you are getting rid of, our game cupboard would happily accept them. :D After all, one's junk is another's treasure!! Thank you!
I love learning and growing with your students each day. Thank you for all your support through emails, phone calls, donations, and bright smiles.
Mrs. Yates
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