Friday, November 9, 2007


Mrs. Napolitano's News
Week of November 12th

READING
This week we will be working in our ISAT book on finding the main idea and supporting evidence. Next we will focus on summarizing and sequencing the order of events. Last we will find the causes of events in a story, and tell whether statements are facts or opinions.

LANGUAGE ARTS
This week we will finish our chapter on verbs. Our Unit 3 test will be Friday, Nov. 16th.

SOCIAL STUDIES
Ben Franklin project is due Monday, Nov. 12th. I can't wait to see the finished products. Students should begin studying this weekend for their Chapter 6 test on Wednesday, November 14th. To finish off our chapter we will have our Trade Fair on Thursday, November 15th.

SCIENCE
We will be studying nutrition and the role of nutrients in maintaining good health. We also will be examining the sense of smell and test our ability to identify odors.




MATH (Mrs. Napolitano's Class Only)
Students having trouble with their multiplication facts should be practicing flash cards every night. Chapter 4 test on Multiplying Whole Numbers is Wednesday, November 14th. We will then be working on some problem solving using t-charts.
Please note on my blog some wonderful websites your child can use to help them learn their multiplication facts.

IMPORTANT DATES
11/10 You Can Dance Like a Star! 6:45p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
11/21-23 Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
11/26-30 Conference Week/ No School Friday