This week in Mrs. Roussell's class, students will take a multiplication test on Tuesday and have an end of unit test on factors on Friday. In writing, they will finish their "Listen to the Rain" project focusing on descriptive language. Students will also read Because of Winn Dixie and discuss the book in groups. In science, they will finish their rocks and soil unit with a soil speaker on Wednesday and have a test on Thursday. Parents are reminded to sign assignment books daily and order class t-shirts by September 11th.

1. Mrs. Roussell’s Classroom Newsletter
Sept. 7th – Sept. 10th
This Week’s Assignments
Math – This week we will be working some more with factors and going a little deeper.
Students will have a short multiplication timed test on Tuesday, and an End of
the Unit Test on Friday over factors and story problems.
Writing – Students will finish their “Listen to the Rain” writing project. Our focus this
week will be looking at beautiful language, writing to describe, and writing that shows
rather than tells.
Spelling – I am looking over our spelling assessments the students took this week and
working on putting them into groups. We will begin whole class sorts within the next
couple of weeks.
Reading – Our focus this week will while reading the book Because of Winn Dixie will
be questioning, comparing and contrasting, and learning how to discuss our thoughts as
a group. Students will also be working on responding to their reading in their logs.
Science - We will wrap up our rocks and soil unit. Study Guide went home
Thursday, Sept. 2nd. Students should be studying nightly. Rocks and Soil Test will
be Thursday, Sept. 9th. We will wrap up our soil unit with a soil speaker on
Wednesday.
Reminders to Parents
1. Check and sign your child’s assignment book nightly and ask them about their
day at school. Many students are not getting their assignment books signed.
2. Tuesday will be day 2 (Art).
3. Don’t forget to order your child’s class t-shirt ($7).
Important Dates
Reading Around the Square – Saturday, September 11
Mid-Quarter – Friday, September 17
Science Test – Thursday, September 9
Something to Talk About!
Special thanks are due the following students:
Ashley McCulloch for always participating and giving it her all!
Kaleesa Peters for always being a good listener and a good help!