Hello November

As we enter into November, let us show gratitude for all things and people in our world. Life is so crazy and especially during the holidays, so please take time to pause and reflect and give thanks.

Looking ahead...

• November 13th to November 17th - Book Fair is open!
• Friday, November 17th - Grandparents and Grandperson's Day with mass at 9:00 AM and dismissal at 11:30
• Monday, November 20th - Pie Baking Day for 4th grade
• Tuesday, November 21st - St. Vincent de Paul Service Project
• Wednesday, November 22nd to Friday, November 24th - NO SCHOOL: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 

English Language Arts

There will be a spelling test on Thursday, November 9th. There will be a grammar assessment and comprehension assessment on Friday, November 10th. 

Reading - We are working on the skill of drawing conclusions and making generalizations with the clues given to us in a story. 

Grammar - We will be working on understanding when and how to use complex and compound sentences. 

Writing - Last week, we began learning about persuasive writing. We will continue to work on this type of writing. You might hear your students begin talking about something they want for Christmas and even try to persuade you into getting it for them. Their project from now until Christmas is doing research on something they really want for Christmas and trying to convince me that it is a good idea for them to have it. I did tell the students that even if they do a fantastic job at convincing me, I cannot promise anything for Christmas :) I encourage you to have conversation with your children about what they do want and why and see if they can back up their reasoning with evidence. 

Social Studies 

We will finish learning about the 5 Cs this week by completing our virtual tour and filling in our Arizona 5 C's book. 

Math 

We are beginning module 2: The Metric Unit. Students will solve addition and subtraction word problems involving metric length.

Religion 

We are working our projects for our service project to St. Vincent de Paul:

• Messages of Encouragement
• Paper Chains
• Joyful Mysteries