Thursday, November 5, 2015

Weekly Update November 6th (One Day Early!)



Important Dates/Events:
·         Wednesday, November 11th –No School
·         Thursday, November 12th- Noon Dismissal – Conferences
·         Friday, November 20st—Casual Day
·         Wednesday, November 25th-Sunday, November 29th —Thanksgiving Break

Reminders: Many students need a new lunch card ordered!  Also, if you have not already, please complete the Thanksgiving traditions writing by Tuesday.

Upcoming Star of the Week:  No Star – Short Week
Upcoming Scientist of the Week: No Scientist – Short Week

Math: Students nearing completion of our fourth unit, Addition and Subtraction Facts to 12.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  We have been working with using ten frames to add and subtract.  After our assessment next week, we began our fifth unit, Addition Facts to 20.  This unit builds directly off unit four.

Phonics:  Early next week, students will complete an assessment on unit four, which covers the bonus letter spelling rule and glued sound “all”.  We worked with the story, The Big Mess.  Ask your child to read this story to you at home!  Up next is our fifth unit, which covers the glued sounds “am” and “an” like in pan and ham.  

Religion: Students have spent time thinking about Veteran’s Day.  Next week in religion we will be making cards for Holiday Mail for Heroes.

Science:  Students were introduced to our unit on liquids this week.  Next week students will explore different liquids in bottles and make comparisons between them.  New vocabulary has been introduced.  Ask your child about some of the new science terms! 

Have a great weekend!
Alison