Welcome Back~ Jan. 3-9

MATH:

We are reviewing and checking off our ALCOS list: Multiplication of 2 digit by 2 digit. We use lattice to solve our problems with SUPER success!

 http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/times-tables-lesson-lattice-multiplication-1.html

Division mastery is next but we are already able to divide basic facts! Excited!!

READING: Test Wednesday 1/9

 This week we are reading “So You Want to Be President” by Judith St. George.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this post you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words.  Let’s have a great week!

Spelling Words: return, courage, surface, purpose, first, turkey, heard, early, turtle, birthday, journal, courtesy, nourish, purse, furniture, search, curtain, burrow, hamburger, survey, turquoise, absurd, furthermore, flourish, nourishment

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
Constitution	the written set of fundamental principles by which the U.S. is governed
howling	very great
humble	not proud; modest
politics	the work of government; management of public business
responsibility	the act or fact of taking care of someone or something; obligation; duty
solemnly	seriously; earnestly; with dignity
vain	having too much pride in your looks, ability, etc.

 SCIENCE:

We are focusing on Plant and Animals interdependence~ their cells, adaptations, and the food webs. (We will make an edible cell on Monday 1/7!)

SOCIAL STUDIES:
The students have been divided up into the 4 tribes of Alabama. They are researching the different tribes customs, cultures, locations, etc. We will host a Native American's of Alabama exhibit at the end of the month.