Welcome to the first week of April! It looks like it is going to be a beautiful week! Here are some upcoming dates:

Monday: read 20 minutes, RL
Tuesday: read 20 minutes, RL
Wednesday: read 20 minutes, RL
Thursday: read 20 minutes, RL, Cardinal’s Day
Friday: reading logs due, popcorn day 25 cents, Wildcat Assembly at 2:45

MAP testing dates: April 11, 12, 26, May 1, 2

ELA: There are no new spelling words this week, we are a little farther ahead than the other 2 classes, so we are not adding any words. You can practice the words for the quiz on Spelling City at the link found on the homepage of this website. We are working on our April Evaluate assessment this week, and also reviewing firsthand and secondhand accounts. Check out the following practice pages:

1. Firsthand and Secondhand Review games
2. Firsthand and Secondhand Account Practice
3. Review Prezi

Science: In science, we are continuing our focus on external structures of animals and how they help the animal survive. We will also begin looking at causes of an animal’s behavior this week. Check out the following:

1. Rags to Riches game
2. Adaptations Racing Game
3. Plant Adaptations Video