Prairie Crossing Elementary

Reading 
Comprehension strategies such as schema (background knowledge), inferring questioning, making connections, determining importance, and summarizing will be the focus in reading. We will also work on fiction and non-fiction text. Having students read independently both at home and at school is very important to practice and apply these skills. Students will apply and enhance these skills while reading within the content area and participating in reading groups.

Writing  
We will be looking at the different genres and practicing them in writing. The genres include descriptive, narrative, expository, poetry and opinion. Sentence structure, grammar, organization, and conventions is our focus. Student will write in a draft book and publish some writing.

Math 
Our Math Curriculum is Ready Math. Math this year will begin with place value and move into multiplication and division. Fractions, geometric relationships, data will also be addressed. Mastering basic math facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is a priority. Practicing facts can be accomplished by your student using Xtra Math, flash cards, and math activities. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENT PRACTICES MATH FACTS DAILY. Knowing these facts will help your student in all areas of math.

Science  
Motion, such as balanced and unbalanced magnets, electricity interactions, life cycles, animal groups and weather makeup our Science curriculum. Creating and participating in Science experiments allows students to critically think, understand and develop a sense of inquiry.

Social Studies
Civics includes branches of government and civic responsibility. Influential people within the communities will allow students to connect to people in their lives. Geography will look at land forms and tie in with our rocks and minerals in science. Students will also participate in Market Day for Economics. Snacks - Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle with water ONLY and a snack each day. Please make sure that your child also brings in a healthy snack. No candy, cookies or soda.

Behavior Expectations
Our classroom is a respectful, caring and safe environment. Students are encouraged to make good choices with their behavior. Most behavior situations are handled with a conversation with the student.   

We focus on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning.  Every child’s needs — academic, social, emotional, and physical—are all equally important. 

Academic excellence and rigor is critical to your child’s education. Equally important is teaching them how to take turns, listen respectfully, work effectively with a partner or group, be a problem solver and critical thinker.