Another six weeks of winter ❄

     The groundhog has seen his shadow! Six more weeks of winter? This weather sure has been crazy, going from low 40's one day to barely in the 20's the next. We have had a mix of outdoor and indoor recess this week, and it appears that may continue. I hope you all stay warm on the extra chilly days, and soak up the sun on the seemingly balmy days!

     February has started us off on several new topics. We have completed our research papers and will begin writing literary essays next week. In math we are using our knowledge of ratio reasoning to help us solve various forms of conversion (including metric units!). Science has brought us through kinetic energy to discovering what causes a substance to dissolve or melt. We are also chugging along through history in social studies where we just finished learning about the American Revolution and will now be taking a look at the U.S. Constitution. Lastly, reading groups have finished up presenting and we are starting our own novel studies. Please ask your students what they have learned and what they find interesting about all of these wonderful topics!

     There are also a couple of events taking place this month: Pancake Day, Valentine's Day, and Conferences. Pancake Day is a tradition here at Lincoln where we celebrate Lincoln's birthday on the 12th with some delicious pancakes! We will also be celebrating Valentine's Day that week on the 14th in our classroom towards the end of the day (a pink half sheet of paper is coming home to explain the details). Last, but certainly not least, is winter conferences! A sign-up has been sent out, with several already taking slots! There will be evening conferences on Thursday the 22nd from 2:10-7:10 pm and all day conferences on Wednesday the 28th from 7:40 am - 7:10 pm. Please sign-up early and remember to bring your student with!

     

Enjoy the weekend and Lincoln Lions ROAR! 🦁