(Day of Week), (Month) (Day), (Year)

Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),

In the upcoming weeks, your child will explore our unit of Survival. Students will be
introduced to
Through many interactive lessons that involve hands-on learning, your child will build an
understanding in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Using the theme of survival, your child will acquire many skills in these specific subject
areas. Listed below are the topics covered in each subject:
Language Arts
use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the
topic
interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively
explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it
appears
explain major differences between poems, and refer to the structural elements of a poem
Mathematics
multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers
pinpointing domain specific words in a story problem
Science
classify organisms as part of a food chain
independently construct a food chain mobile
Social Studies
identify the organizational structure of federal government in the United States
explain how power is separated amongst the branches of federal government
specific vocabulary in the form of a written letter
Parent involvement is encouraged and appreciated for different areas of this unit. If you are
interested in being involved in your childs learning in this way, please look for more
information that will be sent home with your child as the dates approach.
If you have any questions at all throughout the unit, please do not hesitate to contact us
through the Parent/Home Journal. Thank you for helping keep communication open
between home and school your child benefits from this greatly.
-Mr. Hewitt
collin.hewitt@arbor.edu

231-330-0226