Week of April 3-7, 2017

Reading: We will be reading an informational text that discusses what kinds of transportation help us in an emergency. The story is called “Mayday1 Mayday!” Cause and Effect is the comprehension skill we will continue to develop. The amazing words are: rescue, yacht, mechanic, pilot, sailor, and shimmering. The popular sight words are: yellow, blue, and green. Writing practice will focus on using question marks and uppercase letters appropriately. Sentences that rhyme are also used throughout the week.

Phonics:  The letter of the week is Xx. The final /ks/ sound will be stressed, as in the word box.

Math: Composing and decomposing numbers to 10 is continued this week. Making whole groups using different parts is the idea we are working on. We are writing number sentences to show these different parts. (ex. 4+4=8, 3+5=8, 2+6=8)  We will also learn how to use a graph to solve a problem.

Reminders:

~ The PTO Basket Auction donations are due by Tuesday, April 4th. Each child is encouraged to donate a “Road Trip” item or a monetary donation in order to purchase these items.  Thank you to all who have made their donations! Remember to visit the auction on April 8^th or 9^th to try your luck.

~ All Spring Pictures or money for the packages should be returned ASAP.

~ Please remember to practice sight words daily. The goal is to learn 17 lists containing 96 words! Many children are getting very close to this goal. Thank you for your help!

Specials:

Mon. Computers      Tues. Library      Wed. Art      Thurs. Gym      Fri. Music

Have an excellent week!

~ Mrs. Green