Thursday, September 16, 2010

September 17 Newsletter

Parent Information:

  • Thank you for participating in Book-In-A-Week. Please keep the book and papers in the bag and turn them in on Friday ;)
  • The zoo field trip is next Friday (24th). More information for parent volunteers coming home soon.
  • I am still missing some student goals...one last chance to turn them in :)

Ask Your Child About:

  • Reading: For whole class reading we have finished reviewing all of the vowels, Yay! The students are still grasping the concept of the "i" sound and "e" sound. For small group reading, we have been working on two reading strategies: look at the picture clues and think what makes sense?
  • Math: We ended patterns on Monday and started addition to 10. This week I taught the addition strategy of using a number line. Next week the students will learn how to add by using number touch points.
  • Science: The students are studying animal adaptations. This week they took an in depth look at amphibians.
  • Writing: Writing about places. Being specific when writing about a place...It has a yellow swirly slide...
  • Counselor Time: Bullying
Next Week Specials:

  • Monday: B day, Music and P.E.
  • Tuesday: C day, Computer
  • Wednesday: D day, Music and P.E.
  • Thursday: A day, Library
  • Friday: Kansas City Zoo Field Trip

Class Wish List:

  • Shaving cream to use as a writing tool...students write words in shaving cream on desk
  • Clorox wipes

Mark Your Calendars:

  • September 24 Field Trip to Kansas City Zoo
  • October 7 3rd grade musical and science fair
  • October 8 Early dismissal: 1 p.m.
  • October 11-12 Teacher In-Service
  • October 13 -14 Parent Teacher Conferences
  • October 15 NO SCHOOL
  • October 18 First Quarter Recognition Assembly