Weekly memo for 10/21 - 10/25

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Dividing by 1-digit divisor
• Using mental math to divide
• Dividing numbers that are multiples of 10

Language Arts:

• Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Summary writing, character study 
• Grammar - Pronouns and its usage
• Descriptive essay writing - My favorite food

Science:

• Study of interdependence of living things in an ecosystem
• Causes and effects of interdependence among organisms in an ecosystem

 Homework

Math: Practice multiplication facts to 12

Science:  Read Science text book, study guide - unit 1-A 

Test

Math:  Test on Tuesday - 2-digit multiplication

Science: Test on Friday - Unit 1 A, living and non-living things in an ecosystem

Halloween

• Parents, please let me know if and when you are planning to get treats for halloween

• Please be reminded that students will change into their costumes in school just before the parade @ 12:30

• Please remember it is school policy to avoid any accessory that is violent in nature, such as toy swords and guns.  Suggestive blood should be avoided.

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