Hello 401 Families,

Yet another week has flown by and it's hard to believe that it's already Memorial Day and we're nearing the end of May!

We are wrapping up our reading, writing, and math units, and this coming week will be PROJECT WEEK. Students will have have projects in all subject areas due on Friday, May 29th.

Reading

Historical Fiction Book Report: Students will either create a digital book report using Google Slides, or a physical book brochure sharing information like characters, setting, historical problems, and theme from a historical fiction book they've read this unit.

Writing

Historical Fiction Short Story: Students have gone through the writing process over the last few weeks by brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing a narrative story set in a historicla period of their choice. This week students will edit and prepare for the Publishing Celebration, Friday, May 29 @ noon.

Math

Decimal Diner: This week's math work will be to design a restaurant menu. Students will then create guest checks for three of their friends using all they've learned about adding decimals to create totals. This should be a fun and creative assignment!

NO Small Groups/Running Records

There will be NO small groups this week (and next) as I will be conducting one-on-one reading level assessments with students during our regular small group times. I have invited students to their one-on-one assessment time through Google Calendar, but am also attaching a copy of the schedule here.

This extra time in their schedules, should allow students to work on their week-long projects and catch-up on any social studies or specials work that needs to be completed.

That's all from me this week! A quick and easy update before heading into a three-day weekend...

Enjoy,

Kati