Week of October 17-21, 2016

Reading: We have completed the first Unit in our Reading Series. “Look at Us” is the Title of Unit 2. Each week we will discuss how plants and animals are unique. “Flowers” is the first story. This nonfiction book explains variations of flowers and labels their parts. We will use the compare and contrast skill to make connections between two subjects in a text. Nouns for more than one are presented in the story. The amazing words unveiled are: seeds, buds, bloom, fruits, stem, and petals. Sight words to focus on are: have and is.

Phonics:  Aa is the letter to concentrate on. Words with the initial and medial /a/ sound will be taught (example: alligator, mat). The long /a/ sound will also be presented (example: ate, same). Segmenting (breaking apart words into sounds), blending (combining sounds to read words), rhyming, and syllables are still being taught. Please practice these skills at home.

Math: We are starting a new Topic in Math as well. Topic 1 will focus on Number Names and Counting. Numbers 1 through 5 will be read, written, and counted in different arrangements.

Reminders:

-The school-wide book fair will take place on Monday evening in the library from 4:00-7:00pm. Our class buying day is Wednesday, October 19^th. Please remember to label envelopes before sending money to school.

-We are collecting money for parties that will take place throughout the year. Please send in your $5.00 if you have not contributed yet.

-It is very important to practice sight words daily. This repetition will help your child learn the 96 required sight words, leading them to become a more fluent reader.

-Practice counting and number writing.

Specials:

Mon- Music   Tues- Computers   Wed- Book Exchange (no new books this week)   Thurs- Art   Fri- Gym 

Have a super week!  ~ Mrs. Green