How crazy has this last week been for all of you? It feels so wild to me that this has been our “new normal” for over a week. I seriously miss the kids, so thank you so much for doing all you can to have them online. I’m so thankful for our technology! 
I am proud of everyone for the amazing job last week. I know there were some difficulties with technology, some questions about assignment expectations, and a little confusion about how it all works. But- you all still did AMAZING, and this week will be a little smoother. Make sure to read to the end of the blog for some
 EXTRA FUN-FROM-HOME ACTIVITIES

Okay- here is what to expect this week:
DAILY
Reflex– get a green light! (To check this the center of the “green light” needs to be green, or it isn’t a green light.)
iReady Reading– 15 minutes, each day (To check this have your child show you where their weekly minutes are shown on iReady Reading.  Your child should have 15 total minutes on Monday, 30 total minutes on Tuesday, with the total going up 15 minutes each day of the week.)
iReady Math– 15 minutes, each day (To check this have your child show you where their weekly minutes are shown on iReady Reading.  Your child should have 15 total minutes on Monday, 30 total minutes on Tuesday, with the total going up 15 minutes each day of the week.)
20 minutes of reading-  Try out Dyad Reading, their is information on the bookmark that was included in the packet that you picked up.
Daily Classwork– Click on the “classwork” tab in Google Classroom to  see what assignments they still need to turn in.

MATH
We are going to be reviewing all of the strategies used to multiply and divide. Those strategies include:
repeated addition, skip counting, equal groups, arrays
We will also review finding the area of simple and composite shapes, as well as solving 2-step word problems.

READING
In Wonders Unit 5, Week 3 we are going to be reading about teamwork. Our stories are Rescue Dogs Save the Day and  Wildfires.  The comprehension strategy and skill for the week are Asking and Answering Questions, and  Author’s Point of View. 
Phonics:
Closed syllables
Related Roots in Words
Vocabulary:
-disasters    -accidental   -careless   -harmful   -equipment    -prevention    -purpose     -respond
In class (online), we learn about these vocabulary words in connection to ourselves. If you notice your child using any of these words in context, this would be a great opportunity to celebrate their efforts!

EXTRA FUN-FROM-HOME ACTIVITIES
Imagineering in a Box – This is a fun joint activity between Disney and Khan Academy
Sharks4Kids – Sign up to join in on fun, live webinars all about sharks
Lunch Doodles with Mo – Fun drawing videos with Mo Willems, the author of Piggy and Elephant books
San Diego Zoo – amazing videos, activities, and games
And, my favorite…
Georgia Aquarium – Check out live webcams from the different exhibits at the aquarium. The Ocean Voyager is so awesome!
Stay healthy, stay safe, and read a great book