Back-to-School Night This Week!

In Language Arts today, students were introduced to the idea of adverbs; learned about the Latin root 'scrib' or 'script' meaning to write, in words such as describe or prescription; and studied different spelling patterns for the long 'o' sound.  Our story this week is an exerpt from the classic children's book Charlotte's Web.

Today's math topic dealt with the concept of equations.  The idea is that equals added to equals are equal.  That sounds complicated but here is an example:

Since 2 + 2 = 4, then ( 2 + 2) + 3 = 4 + 3.

In 2 + 2 = 4, both sides of the equation are equal.  If we add 3 to both sides they stay equal, and we get
(2 + 2) + 3 = 2 + 4.  Simple!

In writing, we are working on multi-paragraph form.  Students are learning to extend one paragraph essays into a longer three paragraph form.  In social studies this week we are continuing work on the four major regions of California.  Students also went to the Science Lab today and did experiments showing capillary action in celery.

Homework:
     1.  Spelling workbook p. 16.
     2.  Math RW21.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Think about what you want to bring for the potluck on Thursday.

Our Sespe Back-to-School Night is scheduled for this Thursday, September 13th.  We will have a Room 14 potluck dinner from 6:00 to 7:00.   Please bring something to share - rice, chicken, bread, fruit, chips, dessert, whatever!  I will supply drinks, plates, cups, napkins, and eating utensils.