Week of March 26 - March 30

IMPORTANT DATES
March 31st - April 8th:  Spring Break

April 16:  MAP Reading

April 19:  MAP Math

April 20:  Relay for Life

April 30 - May 4:  Milestone Testing

May 11:  Field Day

May 14:  Field Trip

May 17: History Museum (Information coming home soon about this!)  

May 18:  Last Day of School

MATH

Block 1

MD.1 - Relative units of measurement

MD.2 - Word problems using the four operations, to include distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, money, with fractions and decimals; also represent measurement using diagrams

MD.3 - Area and perimeter of rectangles

MD.4 - Use line plots containing fractions to +/- the fractions

MD.8 - Area

*We have finished our LAST unit of Math for the year!!! We will take the Summative on Wednesday, make corrections on Thursday, and begin reviewing for Milestones on Friday. We will continue to review once we return from Spring Break up until we test.

**Wednesday, March 28: Measurement Summative**

HOMEWORK:
None
*Students can review at home (we've already done so in class) by practicing the following IXLs:  N.6, N.7, N.15, N.16, O.1, O.6, and O.7 

Block 2

NF.4 - Fractions multiplied by whole numbers; includes word problems

NF.5 - Denominators of 10 and 100 as equivalent fractions

NF.6 - Decimal notations for fractions with denominators of 10 and 100

NF.7 - Compare two decimals to the 100ths by size

*We finished the first part of our Fraction unit and took the Summative on Monday. We will make corrections to the Summative on Tuesday and move into the second part of the Fraction unit on Wednesday.

**Knowing multiplication facts is extremely important for this unit. Practice them nightly!!!**

HOMEWORK:

None

SCIENCE
Both Blocks

*We have finished our LAST unit of Science for the year!!! We will take the Summative on Thursday and make corrections on Friday. We will use the remainder of the year to review Math for Milestones and to do some fun STEM activities!

**Thursday, March 29: Light & Sound Summative**

HOMEWORK:
Look over Light & Sound Study Guide (Nightly)

Social Studies
BLOCK 2 ONLY

SS4H5 - Causes, major events, and consequences of Civil War, to include:

Impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin  and John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry, Issues of states’ rights and slavery, Major battles, campaigns, and events – Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Appomattox Court House, Roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and William T. Sherman, and the Effects of the war on the North and the South.

SS4E1c - How specialization improves standards of living, ie: differences in the economies of the North and South.

*We are nearing the end of our Civil War unit. Students have been given a study guide for the unit. Please have them begin looking over it nightly in preparation for the Summative when we return from Spring Break.

**Wednesday, March 28: Important People of the Civil War Quiz**

HOMEWORK:

Look over Civil War Study Guide and notes in SS journal (NIGHTLY)

Week of March 19 - March 23

IMPORTANT DATES
March 21st:  Spring Pictures
March 26th:  All Pro Dads Breakfast

March 31st - April 8th:  Spring Break!

A Message from Ms. Julie

Children's Author Mez Blume is coming soon to visit with 2nd-5th grade students at Rocky Branch Elementary School! If you weren't yet able to order Blume's bestselling mystery novel Katie Watson and the Painter's Plot, the pre-order deadline has been extended to Friday, March 23. Mez Blume will be personally signing all pre-ordered books for students on the day of her school visit (Friday, March 30). Mez is also an engaging speaker who connects with students and inspires young readers! To make sure your child gets an autographed copy, please send payment ($10 for each book) with your child, indicating your child's name, teacher's name, and amount enclosed on the envelope. Checks can be made payable to Mary Elizabeth Blume. Thank you.

YEARBOOKS

We have approximately 50-55 yearbooks left to sell.  At this point, yearbooks will be reserved in the order they are received until we sell out.  We expect them to go quickly, so please send in your order/money ASAP.  The cost is $27. 

**The ABSOLUTE deadline to order is Monday, March 26th.**   

MATH

Block 1

MD.1 - Relative units of measurement

MD.2 - Word problems using the four operations, to include distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, money, with fractions and decimals; also represent measurement using diagrams

MD.3 - Area and perimeter of rectangles

MD.4 - Use line plots containing fractions to +/- the fractions

MD.8 - Area

*We continue to move through our unit on measurement. This week we will focus on line plots, as well as area and perimeter.

HOMEWORK:
IXL: BB.2 and BB.6 (Due Friday)

Block 2

NF.1 - Explain why two or more fractions are equivalent
NF.2- Fraction comparison with different denominators
NF.3 - Adding fractions greater than 1, decomposing fractions with same denominators

*We continue to move through our unit on fractions. This week we will focus on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators, as well as converting mixed numbers into improper fractions AND improper fractions into mixed numbers.

**Knowing multiplication facts is extremely important for this unit. Practice them nightly!!!**

**Wednesday, 3/21: Add/Sub Fractions Quiz**
HOMEWORK:

IXL REVIEW: Q.1, Q.2, Q.11, and Q.14 (Due Friday)

SCIENCE
Both Blocks

GSES4P1 - Nature of light, to include: Investigations to observe and record how light interacts with various materials to classify them as opaque, transparent, or translucent; Investigations on the path light travels from a light source to a mirror and how it is reflected by  the mirror using different angles; Investigations utilizing everyday materials to explore examples of when light is refracted (prisms, eyeglasses, and a glass of water).

*We continue to move through our unit on light. This week we will focus on how light travels from a light source to a mirror, as well as examples of how light refracts when hitting different surfaces/materials.

**Friday, 3/23: Light Quiz**

HOMEWORK:
Study Light Vocabulary (NIGHTLY)

Social Studies
BLOCK 2 ONLY

SS4H5 - Causes, major events, and consequences of Civil War, to include:

Impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin  and John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry, Issues of states’ rights and slavery, Major battles, campaigns, and events – Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Appomattox Court House, Roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and William T. Sherman, and the Effects of the war on the North and the South.

SS4E1c - How specialization improves standards of living, ie: differences in the economies of the North and South.

*We continue to move through our unit on the Civil War. This week we will focus on the major battles of the war.

HOMEWORK:

Look over notes in SS journal (NIGHTLY)

Week of March 13 - March 16

YEARBOOKS

We have approximately 50-55 yearbooks left to sell.  At this point, yearbooks will be reserved in the order they are received until we sell out.  We expect them to go quickly, so please send in your order/money ASAP.  The cost is $27. 

**The ABSOLUTE deadline to order is Monday, March 26th.**   

RELAY SUPPORT

On March 16, for one day only, students will be able to buy green shamrock tattoos for $1 to support our Relay for Life team. Students can come to the "Tattoo Stand" next to the school store (during school store time) to buy a Shamrock tattoo from some of our second grade students.  Show your support for Relay for Life AND buy something green to wear on March 16!

IMPORTANT DATES
March 13th - 16th: Book Fair and Grandparent Lunches
March 13th: Family STEM Night
March 16th: Report cards go home
March 19th: iMoms Breakfast
March 3rd - 30th:  Relay for Life Bracelet Sales (7:15 - 7:45) 

MATH

Block 1

MD.1 - Relative units of measurement

MD.2 - Word problems using the four operations, to include distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, money, with fractions and decimals; also represent measurement using diagrams

MD.3 - Area and perimeter of rectangles

MD.4 - Use line plots containing fractions to +/- the fractions

MD.8 - Area

*We continue to move through our unit on measurement. This week we will focus on converting units of measurement within the metric system, as well as converting time. We will also work with addition and subtraction of money.

**Friday, 3/16: Conversion Quiz #2**

HOMEWORK:
IXL: N.11, N.15, N.16, and N.17 (Due Friday)

Block 2

NF.1 - Explain why two or more fractions are equivalent
NF.2- Fraction comparison with different denominators
NF.3 - Adding fractions greater than 1, decomposing fractions with same denominators

*This week we will review (daily) equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. We will also introduce adding fractions.

**Knowing multiplication facts is extremely important for this unit. Practice them nightly!!!**
HOMEWORK:

IXL REVIEW: A.1, A.2, A.7, A.8, and A.12 (Due Friday)

SCIENCE

GSES4P1 - Nature of light, to include: Investigations to observe and record how light interacts with various materials to classify them as opaque, transparent, or translucent, Investigations on the path light travels from a light source to a mirror and how it is reflected by  the mirror using different angles, and Investigations utilizing everyday materials to explore examples of when light is refracted (prisms, eyeglasses, and a glass of water).

*This week we will begin our investigation of light.

HOMEWORK:
None

Social Studies
BLOCK 2 ONLY!!

SS4H5 - Causes, major events, and consequences of Civil War, to include:

Impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin  and John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry, Issues of states’ rights and slavery, Major battles, campaigns, and events – Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Appomattox Court House, Roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and William T. Sherman, and the Effects of the war on the North and the South.

SS4E1c - How specialization improves standards of living, ie: differences in the economies of the North and South.

*This week we will begin learning about the Civil War.

HOMEWORK:

None

Week of March 5 - March 9

Important Dates
March 7th and 8th: Kindergarten Registration
March 8th - 16th: Book Fair and Grandparent Lunches
March 9th: End of 3rd 9 Weeks!!!
March 12th:  Teacher Workday
March 13th: Family STEM Night
March 16th: Report cards go home
March 19th: iMoms Breakfast
March 3rd - 30th:  Relay for Life Bracelet Sales (7:15 - 7:45) 

MATH

Block 1

MD.1 - Relative units of measurement

MD.2 - Word problems using the four operations, to include distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, money, with fractions and decimals; also represent measurement using diagrams

MD.3 - Area and perimeter of rectangles

MD.4 - Use line plots containing fractions to +/- the fractions

MD.8 - Area

*We continue to move through our unit on measurement. This week we will focus on converting units of measurement within the metric system.
**Friday, 3/9: Conversion Quiz**

HOMEWORK:
IXL: N.6, N.7, and N.9 (Due Friday)

Block 2

NF.1 - Explain why two or more fractions are equivalent
NF.2- Fraction comparison with different denominators

*We continue to work on comparing fractions using a benchmark of 1/2 and the LCM.

**Knowing multiplication facts is extremely important for this unit. Practice them nightly!!!**

**Friday, 3/9: Comparing Fraction Quiz**
HOMEWORK:

IXL: P.16, P.17, and P.18 (Due Friday)

SCIENCE

GSES4P2 - Sound, to include: Investigations utilizing everyday objects to produce sound and predict the effects of changing the strength or speed of vibrations; Design and construction of a device to communicate across a distance using light and/or sound.

*Last week we learned about sound and how it travels by creating string telephones. This week we will continue learning about sound through the use of tuning forks and water, reading in our science books, and experimenting with rubber bands.

**Friday, 3/9: Sound Quiz**

HOMEWORK:
Study vocabulary (Nightly)

Social Studies
BLOCK 2 ONLY!!

SS4H4 - Abolitionist and suffrage movements to include contributions of and challenges faced by Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner  Truth, and Harriet Tubman

HOMEWORK:

None