Spring is definitely here! I hope everyone had a wonderful break - it was short but what great weather! My family has never had so much yard work done so early in the season!
As you can see, everyone is receiving a hard copy of my blog this week. I took a survey on the last checklist and 5 families out of 25, that have Internet access, don't read it. I started blogging this year for the first time to keep ALL families informed and involved with our class. I really think it's beneficial for you and your child to know what's going on so you can talk about it. With that being said, I know our lives are busy - mine is, too. Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now... Here's what's going on:
Language Arts: We're reading our second novel. Some kids might have heard these stories last year, but I explained to them that we're doing different skills with the books. Today your child will receive a project paper where he/she can choose an activity to do. It will be due April 16th. There will be two grades for the project - one for comprehension (does the project show he/she understood the book?) and one for communication (orally sharing the project with the class).
Math: We've been working with function tables. Each child came up with their own, and everyone had to figure out the function - very fun! After our assessment (probably Tuesday) we'll be starting a unit using BIG numbers. Adding, subtracting, digit value, expanded form, decomposing, etc. - all with larger numbers. PLEASE be sure your child is practicing math facts in the evenings...even if it isn't given for homework. Every Friday will be a timed fact test. Please go over the missed facts with your child.
Science: We're beginning to learn about soil - don't be surprised if your child comes home and tells you about what you should be using in the garden! This unit has taken much longer than usual because of the snow. So... your child WILL NOT be receiving a Social Studies grade on his/her report card.
Thank you to Mr. Harrell who shared his falcon with us - what great information for our next Science unit - Populations!
Social Studies: We'll begin to talk about natural, capital, and human resources. We should begin this unit in the next few weeks.
Writing: We've been writing about Math since April is Math Month. I'm hoping that we get some good stuff to put in the Urbana Quill!
Here are some important dates:
April 22 - Math Night here at UES. Each grade level will be sharing math games that your child knows how to play - It should be soooo much fun! I hope to see all of my parents there!
May 14 - our last field trip for the year - We'll be going to the Frederick NewsPost for a tour, stopping off at Mount Olivet Cemetery to listen to some historical facts about Frederick, and ending up at Key's Stadium for a tour and lunch. Mark your calendars - chaperones are welcome!
As always, thanks for being such great parents... checking agendas and homework, cleaning out take-home folders, sending in needed items...everything!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Humerick
About Me
- Faith Humerick
- I have been teaching for over 20 years! I started teaching in Frederick County until I got married. My husband, David, was in the military so we moved around a bit. I have taught in Germany and Arizona and have been at Urbana Elementary for 19 years. I started out in second grade and now teach third. My two sons went through UES! My oldest son, Bryce, graduated from Towson University and works in D.C. He just got engaged this summer! My youngest son, Tanner, went to FCC and Universal Technology Institute in Pennsylvania. He works at a dealership in Westminster. Here's a fun fact: I went to Urbana Elementary, too!