Wood's Wonderful World

Dates & Announcements
Specials - PE
Dates
9/2 - Bear Brunch
9/7 - No School
What We're Learning
Math
- Manatees - Continue unit on general place value understanding up to one hundred million. Topic 1 test is tentatively scheduled for 9/8.
- Cranes - Continue unit on place value. This includes place value of decimals to the thousandths place, comparing decimals, and rounding decimals. Test tentatively scheduled for Friday.
- Monkeys (they chose the name) - Finish unit on place value. Test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. Then, they'll begin the 5th grade unit on place value.
Literacy
On Monday, we will begin literacy groups! Those staying with me for literacy will start a book study of Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry. Students will focus on creating GIST statements—concise sentences that capture the main idea—for each chapter. They will also use Literature Analysis graphic organizers with their table groups to deepen their understanding and analysis of the text.
Writing
Writing groups will start on Monday! Students will start a narrative writing unit using treasure maps, with a focus on incorporating dialogue.
Science/Social Studies
To continue our Geography unit, students have begun learning about the seven continents and five oceans. Reading and writing skills are also incorporated into our Science and Social Studies lessons.
2nd & 3rd Grade Spelling List
4th Grade Spelling List
It's All Good in the Wood
Quote of the Week
"I have to get ready for bed an hour early tonight."
"Oh, why?"
"I have to spend a whole 2 minutes brushing my teeth!" - Greta
Ellis Wood