It is so hard to believe that this is the last week of August.  Our first month of school is almost over.  We have been learning so much and having so much fun with our new and old friends.

Here is the preview of what your students will be learning about this week.

Literature: Issun Boshi, Thumbelina, and Tom Thumb are three stories from around the world we will read this week.  Story elements will be discussed as we compare and contract these three stories.

Science: We will further explore the states of matter by changing liquids into gasses.  Additionally, we will learn the properties of liquids and discover that liquids come in different densities.

History: This week we will continue the study of Mesopotamia, starting with making a pop-up ziggurat.  We will also begin learning about the Gilgamesh epic, learn about the Gate of Ishtar, and the importance of writing in a civilization.

Reading: We have sent home most of the reading bags and the rest will be coming home this week.  Please remember to read 20 minutes every night with your child as well as practice the sight words that will be coming home also.

Reminders: 
Please continue to send in the white pillowcases.