Week of March 7-11, 2016

Last week was very busy. We were celebrating Read Across America week with Dr. Seuss stories. Phonics and Language Arts activities were incorporated into these lessons. Therefore, we will not move on to another reading story yet.

Reading: We will continue the informational text called “If You Could go to Antarctica.” The comprehension skill we will practice while reading is Classify and Categorize. The amazing words are: Antarctica, continent, icebergs, penguins, seals, and whales. The sight words to focus on are: here, go, and from. We will also continue working on writing sentences correctly with capital letters and periods.

Phonics: The letter of the week is Ee. We will discuss both the long and short sound for this vowel. However, the focus is on the short /e/ sound, as in egg. The sound will be taught in the beginning and middle of words.

Math: Topic 8 is introduced this week. The theme is “Understanding Subtraction.” We will use stories to separate, take away, and compare groups. The minus sign will also be presented.

Reminders:

~ As always, please continue to practice sight words daily. 96 words are the goal!

~ This week is Newspaper in Education Week. You are encouraged to read the paper with your child for 10-15 minutes each day. (You can pick out letters or sight words, count words in sentences, sound out familiar words, etc.). The “I’m a Reader” forms should be returned next week.

~ The PTO is holding a Chinese Auction on April 8^th and 9^th. The theme for our class basket is Road Trip. We are asking for donations to create a prize. Any item relating to a car ride could be placed in this category. (Papers were sent home for suggestions. Please contact me if you need any further clarification). If you prefer, monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase these items. Thank you for your support!

~ Wednesday, March 8^th is a data delay.

~ Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, March 9^th. Please complete and send back the forms that were sent home. All students will be photographed. You will have the option to purchase the package once they arrive.

Specials:  

Mon.Book Exchange       Tues.Art       Wed. DATA DELAY      Thurs. Gym       Fri. Music

 

Have an excellent week!  

~ Mrs. Green