What we are learning…

-Math:
I can move up and down the metric system ladders.
I can convert between the standard system and metric system.

-Language Arts:
I can identify personification when reading.
I can read a draft and make necessary changes to create a more meaningful piece of writing.
I can reread a text and answer comprehension questions that come directly from the text.

-Science:
Science Test
I can identify the agents of chemical weathering: water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, plants, and animals.
I can identify the effects erosion and glaciers have on the physical environment.
I can identify the key elements of earthquakes and volcanoes.

-Writing:
I can read a fairytale and look at the different components.
I can envision changes to the fairytale and begin brainstorming ideas for my own fractured fairytale.
I can identify and correct errors in my own writing, including: capital letters, spaces between words, punctuation, descriptive words, etc.


Looking Ahead…
Canned Food Drive:
The food drive is going on through Friday of this week. Please bring canned items only. We will be collecting the food in our classroom. The class who collects the most canned food items will win a prize from administration.

Student Treasures:
As I am sure many of you know, your child is writing a book, and will become a published author. Your child is writing a fractured fairytale, and their creativity and personality is shining through their writing. I am having such a fun time reading the books.

Student Treasures will print a soft paperback version of each child’s book, IF I receive a signed order form. However, Student Treasures WILL NOT PRINT your child’s book if you do not sign the form. Parents are welcome to order a book if you choose. Depending upon the book type you want to purchase, the prices range from $19.95-$27.95. All order forms are due back before, Thursday, November 2nd. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Halloween Costumes:
From Administration: “Please note that costumes should be modest and without blood or gore. Though students may paint their faces, masks and weapons are not allowed. Anything that depicts violence is banned (knives, guns, swords, spears, etc.). If you have questions about costume accessories, please contact us. Just to reiterate, no blood, either depicted on the costume or in makeup, is allowed.” 

Parent Teacher Conferences:
Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 9th. Make sure to sign up for the day and time that works best for you. If you do not sign up for a conference Wednesday of this week, I will assign a day and time for us to meet. 
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences

Scholastic Book Fair:
The book fair will be held Monday, November 6th—Friday, November 10th. The Book Fair will be held in the Q1 Gym.

Homework
Please make sure you are completing your homework. All homework assignments are due every Friday. Homework can be found by accessing my blog, and then logging into Google Classroom.