January was an outstanding month! In math students mastered two-digit subtraction and addition. They are eager to start our money and time unit. Please continue to review basic addition and subtraction facts at home. In reading, we have been working on narrative elements of a story. These focus points are the title, author’s purpose, and setting. They should be able to answer the 5 W’s “who, what, where, when, and why” about the story. They are continually working on their word study words and vocabulary from their stories. We have also been reading and learning about fiction and non- fiction stories. In social studies, we are currently working on our unit on Famous Americans. We will soon begin studying our unit on Geography. In science, we learned all about matter and we are currently learning about different forms of energy. Lastly I would like to congratulate Jacob Esquivel, the January Star Student of the Month!

3rd Grade:  Ms. Esparza
3rd@qopcs.org

Fifth graders have been especially creative lately! They made an awesome “quilt” for Multicultural Day, rodeo boots, and illustrations comprised of hearts. Their creativity did not end with the visual arts. Students have entered an essay contest and were allowed to choose the form in which to present their ideas – poetry, interview, essay, etc. It’s always a great challenge to think in different ways!