Dear Parents:
Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful week. Progress reports will be going home next Tuesday.
Here is a re-cap of what we did this week:
Reading: During literacy centers, students worked on word work, handwriting, and completed a noun/verb word sort. I met with each reading group and we worked on a Reading A-Z book. We focused on phonics and comprehension strategies. I read the book, Big Anthony: His Story. The students are getting really good at making predictions, by using their prior knowledge and understanding the characters’ traits.
Writing: Students went through their portfolios and chose one project they felt showcased their talents. They then wrote why they picked the project. On Wednesday, students wrote another squiggle story.
Math: Students started to become familiar with the Hundreds Grid. They played a “guess my number” game and did a fun “color by number” activity. Students are learning how to write larger numbers and ordering. We will start to look at patterns of a 100’s grid and skip counting.
Social Studies: We have been learning more about India through books and artwork. Students learned that the national bird of India is the peacock and they have been busy creating a beautiful oil pastel picture of one.
Since next week is short, no new homework will be coming home. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday Letter November 14, 2014
Dear Parents:
We had lots of fun at the planetarium yesterday. The students loved the show and all the cool exhibits. Thank you to the chaperones for helping out!
Reminder: Next Friday, November 21, there is a half day for teacher professional development. Progress reports will be going home the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break.
Here is a recap of what we did this week:
Math: On Monday, we reviewed everything we have covered since our data analysis unit. Students took an assessment on Wednesday. Next week, we will be learning about patterns of the 100’s grid.
Reading: Students took a Words Their Way spelling test during their guided reading time with me. In other centers, they worked on word work, sequencing a Strega Nona story, and handwriting.
Writing: Students continued to work on their Leaf Man story-boards. They are almost complete. Next week, we will be reflecting on our portfolios and students will write about a favorite project.
Science: We discussed constellations on Wednesday and students chose their own constellation to create. Remember, moon journals are due next week by Friday, the latest.
Social Studies: Students finished their Festival of Elephants project. Today, we will begin our peacock project. The peacock is the national bird of India.
Thank you to all the parents who donated books to our classroom library!
We had lots of fun at the planetarium yesterday. The students loved the show and all the cool exhibits. Thank you to the chaperones for helping out!
Reminder: Next Friday, November 21, there is a half day for teacher professional development. Progress reports will be going home the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break.
Here is a recap of what we did this week:
Math: On Monday, we reviewed everything we have covered since our data analysis unit. Students took an assessment on Wednesday. Next week, we will be learning about patterns of the 100’s grid.
Reading: Students took a Words Their Way spelling test during their guided reading time with me. In other centers, they worked on word work, sequencing a Strega Nona story, and handwriting.
Writing: Students continued to work on their Leaf Man story-boards. They are almost complete. Next week, we will be reflecting on our portfolios and students will write about a favorite project.
Science: We discussed constellations on Wednesday and students chose their own constellation to create. Remember, moon journals are due next week by Friday, the latest.
Social Studies: Students finished their Festival of Elephants project. Today, we will begin our peacock project. The peacock is the national bird of India.
Thank you to all the parents who donated books to our classroom library!
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday Letter November 7, 2014
Dear Parents:
I hope you all had a wonderful week. It was a full moon last night and it sure felt like it in school. This afternoon, we will be going to the Scholastic Book Fair to browse books. Next Wednesday, we will go back to purchase books. You can come to the Book Fair and purchase books for your child. I also have a wishlist bin, where you can purchase books for the classroom.
Next Thurs., Nov 13, we will be going to Christa McAullife Planetarium in Concord, NH. Next week, I will send out an e-mail with more details.
Here is a re-cap of what we did this week:
Math: We have been working on addition and subtraction word problems. As we are learning how to solve word problems, we are going over addition and subtraction strategies. The students are becoming very fast with their recognition of facts.
Reading: This week, students made their own India fact books during guided reading time. Students were introduced to verbs and will be doing a verb/noun sort in centers next week. I also read, Strega Nona Meets Her Match. Next week, students will be working on a sequencing activity, where they will have to sequence the events of the story.
Writing: Students are still working on their Leaf Man stories. They are making beautiful story boards to compliment their stories they have already written.
Social Studies: I read the book, Elephant Dance, which is a journey through India through the eyes of a grandfather. Students learned about the Elephant Festival in Rajasthan and they created their own festive painted elephants.
Science: We are still learning about the moon and reading informational books.
Have a wonderful weekend! Andrea
I hope you all had a wonderful week. It was a full moon last night and it sure felt like it in school. This afternoon, we will be going to the Scholastic Book Fair to browse books. Next Wednesday, we will go back to purchase books. You can come to the Book Fair and purchase books for your child. I also have a wishlist bin, where you can purchase books for the classroom.
Next Thurs., Nov 13, we will be going to Christa McAullife Planetarium in Concord, NH. Next week, I will send out an e-mail with more details.
Here is a re-cap of what we did this week:
Math: We have been working on addition and subtraction word problems. As we are learning how to solve word problems, we are going over addition and subtraction strategies. The students are becoming very fast with their recognition of facts.
Reading: This week, students made their own India fact books during guided reading time. Students were introduced to verbs and will be doing a verb/noun sort in centers next week. I also read, Strega Nona Meets Her Match. Next week, students will be working on a sequencing activity, where they will have to sequence the events of the story.
Writing: Students are still working on their Leaf Man stories. They are making beautiful story boards to compliment their stories they have already written.
Social Studies: I read the book, Elephant Dance, which is a journey through India through the eyes of a grandfather. Students learned about the Elephant Festival in Rajasthan and they created their own festive painted elephants.
Science: We are still learning about the moon and reading informational books.
Have a wonderful weekend! Andrea
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