First Week of May News

This week in math we started learning about measurement and asking the question, why do we measure? In reading we are focusing on writing about our books for book fair. In writing we wrote opinion writings, about what our favorite activity/game was on field day and reasons why. We finished up our unit on North American Explorers in social studies; the kids learned a fun song to help them remember a few of these explorers (you'll probably hear them sing it)! We also wrapped up our Ecosystem Projects in science, here are some pictures of them.

Here's a look at next week....

Spelling Words: Suffixes ( -ful -less -ly -ness -y )

mostly penniless beautiful happiness wavy shaky fearlessness quickly spotless darkness forgetful suddenly windy lazily careless graceful friendly peaceful

away soldiers

CHALLENGE WORDS: constellation - a group of stars that make a pattern

empathetic - understanding and feeling someone else's emotions

Bible Memory Verse:

Deuteronomy 11:1

Love the Lord your God. Do what he requires. Always obey his rules, laws and commands.

Scholastic Book Order Form -- Due May 11

https://world-shop.scholastic.co.uk/schools/okinawa-christian-school-intl

Important Upcoming Dates:

5/12 - 3rd grade field trip to Bios on the Hill (please turn in the permission form by Monday and let me know if you would like to join us and bring in money)

5/17 - Book Fair (return boards to school by Wednesday!)

5/29 - Memorial Day -- NO SCHOOL

6/2 - HS Graduation

6/9 - Last Day of School!! Class Party! (12:30 dismissal)

Have a wonderful weekend with your family, celebrating Children's Day!

If you are bored, come watch a group of OCSI teachers (I am included on this team) Race in the Dragon Boat races tomorrow in Naha!