Week of September 9-13, 2019

The title of this week’s Reading story is “We Are So Proud.” It is a fictional story that will discuss how children work and play together. The comprehension skill that will be introduced is setting (the time and place of a story). The amazing words in the story are: proud, cooperation, float, preparation, creation, and guide. The sight words we are working on are I, am, a, to, the.
The Phonics skill to focus on is syllables (word parts). This skill is introduced by clapping out parts of a word.  We will also visit the letters: Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, and Nn.

Our Math lessons for the week continue to discuss shapes and their attributes. While look at the shapes, we are also learning how to sort objects. We are also learning how to work with manipulatives in center groups.

Handwriting lessons began with introducing our wooden pieces used to make letters and numbers. We are learning proper pencil grip and starting our letters/numbers “at the top.” Please look for proper pencil grip when your child is writing at home.

Reminders:

~ Please remember to check your child’s folder EVERY day. Remove the “left at home” items. Review the concepts that were taught. The “right back to school” side of the folder contains papers that should be returned promptly. When sending a note or paperwork to school, please place it in the “return” side of the blue folder.

~ Continue to practice your child’s 5-digit number. They use this daily in the cafeteria. It is also used to log in to computers and check out library books.  

~List 1 of the Sight Words will soon be tested.  There were flash cards in the Spartan folder that you should be using to review the words nightly.  When your child moves on to a new list, continue to study the previous words along with the new list.

~ School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 10^th. All students will be photographed and required to follow the school dress code. If you choose to purchase a package, payments are due by Tuesday morning. 

~ The Fall Festival Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10^th in the Elementary Cafeteria at 2:00pm.

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

Please remember to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns.