Class 2-1 Newsletter Ms. Burke Bur Week of: Dec. 17 – Dec. 21 ELA – Author Study: Patricia Polacco Read Aloud: Thunder Cake o Memoirs – What is a memoir? o Students used their own photo of a special memory to write a memoir. Read Aloud: Christmas Tapestry Novel Study: The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Briney – Finished the Novel! How did Humphrey help each of the families he visited throughout the story? AR Test Math – Ch. 4 – 2-Digit Addition ▪ Solved problems with three and four 2-digit numbers. ▪ Reviewed for test. ▪ We will begin Chapter 5 – 2-digit subtraction after the Christmas break. Science – States of Matter • Matter is divided into 4 groups: o Solids o Liquids o Gases o Plasma • Sorted the observable properties and measurable properties of matter. Religion – Advent – waiting for Jesus ➢ We paired up with our 7 th grade buddy class to process through the hallways while singing “The Little Drummer Boy”. We collected each classes good deeds and proceeded down to the Nativity Scene near the office. This Week’s Focus 1/7-1/11 ~ Spelling List behind *liquid ghost *temperature blink mild scold grind host jolt child gold Enjoy your Holiday together with your families! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2019! ▪ Wed, Jan. 2 – Classes resume after break. ▪ Fri, Jan. 4 – First Friday – Mass & Early Dismissal Parent Reminders/Notes Important Dates