Mrs. Roussell's class will focus on reading comprehension, test taking strategies, and fractions in math this week. Students will work on research projects about countries or animals and be tested on spelling unit 24 on Friday. Parents are reminded to check the classroom blog and students' assignment books. Upcoming events include book club, picture day, a book fair, and grandparents' days.

1. Mrs. Roussell’s Classroom Newsletter
March 1st – March 5th
This Week’s Assignments
Reading –Students will be reading and answering questions from nonfiction pieces.
We will be focusing on and reviewing test taking strategies.
Writing – Students will work on a research project. Some students will be
researching a country and others will be researching an animal.
Spelling – Students will be given Unit 24 Spelling words for this week. They will be
tested over their words on Friday.
Math – This week we will be moving on to fractions. Students are still struggling
with area and perimeter. They are having a hard time finding both area and
perimeter for one figure. Please work on these concepts at home with your children
or check out the blog. I have some activities and lessons on the blog under geometry
and fractions.
Science – We will be looking at and learning about different environmental problems
this week and what we could do to help take care of or even prevent these problems.
Reminders to Parents
1. Remember to check the blog for new pictures and updates.
2. Check your child’s assignment book nightly and ask them about their day at
school.
Important Dates
Book Club: Feb. 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 from 4-5
Spring Picture Day: March 3rd
PTA Bookfair: March 4th-12th
Grandparents Day: March 8th (A-L), March 9th (M-Z)
Something to Talk About!!!
Special thanks are due to the following students:
Jade Heniff – for working so hard on her assignments and for being such a great
help