Treasure Trove TribuneMrs. Scott-Ellis’s Weekly Newsletter

Sharpening skills for success!

Week 3

Ayden shined when he displayed behavior that provided a model for the class. Lucy is always shining, listening and following directions promptlyScott shined when he completed his entire planner page.Makala shined when she made amends when she recognized she made a mistake that caused a conflict.Suriah shined when she helped Hunter get his desk cleared off.As class students are becoming more independent learners and using various tools to help them be successful!

Diamond Delights Attached to this newsletter you should find the following items:1. Weekly Progress Report *Please sign and return2. Your student’s graded work from the week 3. ELA Home Connection Page * Please detach and

help your child with the skills identified, please note that the spelling list is on the back side.

4. Box tops forms *Please help us earn box tops!

I have reviewed my child’s work and progress report.

___________________________________________________Parent Signature

Student Self AssessmentWrite (Y) for yes, (A) for Almost and (N) for

No____1. I can name habits that will promote health and wellness.____2. I can name a 3 processes that change the earth’s surface slowly.____3. I can name three different reading strategies that can help me think as I read.____4. I can write a multiplication equation and create a comparison story problem for it.

Name______________#___

Expository Text is the Required Genre

Students have been asked to read a non-fiction book related to natural disasters and weather. As we read this book we will discuss the factual information that we learn and understand how this genre is different from Fairy Tales

Students will earn 3 pelts will be given for reading the required genre, completing a fact shape book and documenting their reading in keynote.2 pelts for completing any of the 2 mentioned criteria.1 pelt for completing any one of those items1 pelt will be given for any additional reading of a “good fit book” of choice, and documenting within keynote Students had a great time learning about

nutrition and exercise. Our special presenter used a car as an analogy to health. A car needs certain things to run and so do our bodies. Therefore, we must get the proper nutrition to function effectively throughout the day. Each student decided what they would do differently each day to improve their health, whether walking, eating more vegetables, or decreasing sugars, help your child stay committed!

ELA Parent Page to Help Prepare for Week 4 (Detach and Keep)

Practice Using your spelling words in a sentence.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comprehension Skill (cause and effect)