Week of March 5-9, 2018

Reading: The next story is an informational text called “If You Could Go to Antarctica.” The comprehension skill in this story is classifying and categorizing. The amazing words for the week are: Antarctica, continent, icebergs, penguins, seals, and whales. The sight words stressed this week are: here, go, and from. We will also discuss how to write sentences correctly. Capital letters and periods will be stressed further this week.

Phonics: Ee is the letter accompanying these lessons. 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 7’s “Understanding Addition” will finish up this week. This topic teaches joining groups, using the plus sign, finding sums, and writing addition sentences. Topic 8 “Understanding Subtraction” will also begin.  The lessons include separating groups, taking away, using the minus sign, finding differences, and writing subtraction sentences.

Reminders:

~ 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. Also, check the classified section. Send Mrs. Green’s ad to school with your child and they will receive a prize.

~ On Friday, March 9^th, the children will celebrate “Read Across America” with Bloomsburg University students. These guests will read Dr. Seuss stories and provide some fun, educational activities.

~Friday is a dress down day. Students may donate $1.00 to wear a Spartan shirt along with jeans or sweatpants. It will also be our PBIS reward day.

 ~ Spring pictures will be taken on Friday, 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.

 ~ The PTO is holding a Basket Auction on April 14^{h and} 15^th . Our theme is “Cold Drinks.” Check your child’s folder for a letter regarding donations toward our class basket.

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

Have an excellent week!