This last cycle we learned.

- How to understand context clues to bring a better understanding
- How to understand figurative language.

- How to revise the ending to a story
- How to write from a memory
- Paragraphing
- How to check our work with a checklist.

- How to use Present tense verbs
- How to use Past tense verbs
- How to use temporal relationships in writing

- Review
- Key words check-up

- Review Break

We have not started our Social Studies Unit yet.
Next Cycle we will learn.

- How to talk back to the Text.
- How to raise awareness, and understanding of texts.

- Drafting
- Publishing
- End of Unit Celebration!

- How to properly use the verb “to be”

- Start of a new Unit
- Explore Time using stopwatches
- Skip counting on clocks.
- Adding and subtracting time by using a number line.

- Begin our Earth Science Unit
- Pollination
- Why do plants give fruits

We have not started our Social Studies Unit yet.
Quote of the Cycle


Upcoming: Writing Celebrations for Unit 1!
Check with your Homeroom Teacher for Dates and Locations.


STAR Reading Tests are coming up this Cycle
A Review from the Parent Student Handbook:
This cycle we will continue with the Code of Conduct section of the Parent and Student Handbook and look at the Rs in turn. We will look at Relationships this cycle.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All members of the BIBA community are to conduct themselves with regard to four overarching attributes and skills of Respect, Responsibility, Rigor, and Relationships.
| BIBA STUDENT PROFILE ATTRIBUTES 海嘉学生行为准则 | PRINCIPLES 原则 | RIGHTS 权利 | RESPONSIBILITIES 责任/义务 |
| RELATIONSHIPS | I care for others, my community and myself, and work together with others to create a safe and supportive environment. | I have the right to be treated with compassion and respect and to learn in a safe and positive environment. | I have a responsibility to ensure my actions and attitudes are safe and to try to make a positive difference to the lives of others and the environment. |
| 友情 | 我关爱他人,我的社区和我自己。和大家一起努力建造一个安全互助的环境。 | 我有权利被尊重,且在一个安全和积极的环境里学习。 | 我有责任保证我的言行举止态度端正,并尝试给周围的环境和他人带来积极影响。 |
At Home
Encourage positive actions that will build relationships. Discuss Empathy, and how to understand others. Model these items so your child can see a positive role model in friendship and multi-generational relationships.
