Important Dates/Events:
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Monday, November 2nd-- All Saints Day Mass 10:00
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Thursday, November 5th—Conferences 6-8 PM
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Wednesday, November 11th—No school
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Thursday, November 12th–Noon Dismissal- Conferences
Wednesday, November 25th-27th
– Thanksgiving Break
Upcoming Star of the Week: Ryan
Scientist of the Week: John
Math: This week students began work in our fourth unit, Addition
and Subtraction Facts to 12. Students
are thinking about using mental math as well as taught strategies to solve
problems with 0, 1, and 2. We are also
exploring doubles and near doubles and their relationship.
On Thursday we took a break from
regular math instruction for an afternoon of Frankenstein math games and
activities. We had a great time!
Phonics: We are continuing work in our fourth unit which
focused on the bonus letter spelling rule and the glued sound “all” for reading
and spelling like the word ball. We are also adding the trick words you, your,
I, they, was, one and said.
Religion: We are following the works of
Jesus. This week students finished their
study of Jesus and the Holy family as role models. We also spent time learning about the
Saints. We enjoyed learning more about
each child’s name and saints connected to their names.
Science: This week we did a fun pumpkin science and math
enrichment. Students were asked to
measure, estimate, and study pumpkins for different properties. Next week we will begin a larger science
unit, Pebbles, Sand and Silt.
Have a great weekend!
Alison
