Raading: We have started reading Snow Treasure for read aloud. It is about how during World War II, the Nazis held a small town captive in Norway. The only way they could save their village's money was to have the kids take it across the border on their sleds. Ask you child about what is happening in the book now.

Writing: We are currently working on the 6 traits of writing. We are working on developing our ideas and which ideas are irrelevant in our writing. Soon we will be moving on to organizing our writing.

Math: We are jumping around in Unit 6. So homework will not be in order. This week students are learning how to do the "forgiving method" of long division. We are taking a break from traditional so they can learn this new method. After they have had the chance to use both, they will be able to decide which method is best for them.

Social Studies: Today we started our Explorers, Tribes, and Settlers unit. We will be learning about why explorers came to Washington in the first place. Then once they did come, what happened. We will be studying Lewis and Clark, fur traders, pioneers, and settlers before second winter break.

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, Feb. 1- Reading Stanford test 2
Thursday, Feb. 3- Math Stanford test 1
Friday, Feb. 4- Math Stanford test 2, Dad's Day at lunch recess, Global Reading Challenge at 2pm
Friday, Feb. 11- PTA Sockhop, 6:30-8
Monday, Feb 14- Valentine's Day Party


Ask your kids about:
-the traits of an explorer
-what their new job is
-how they feel they did on the Stanford test this morning

REMINDER: Please submit your child's Eager Reader minutes by 10pm tonight! Thanks! http://www.sunsetsockeyepta.org/eagerreader/recorder/