This week in Reading, we read the story “A Bed for the Winter” and discussed what kind of home animals need. Our letter of the week was Ii! We continued practicing our sight words, segmenting (breaking down words into sounds), blending (blending sounds together to form words), and our short and long vowel sounds. We also differentiated between realism and fantasy.  In Math, we continued our topic on comparing and ordering numbers 0-5.

Next week, we will be learning all about the Pilgrims, the Native Americans, and the history of Thanksgiving! We will be doing some fun activities to help us learn all about the special holiday. We will paint, dress up, and taste test some Thanksgiving goodies.

Reminders:

• ·     “Spiderman Homecoming” will be shown for Community Involvement night tonight at the High School at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served!
• ·     Wednesday, November 22nd will be a half day for students & it will also be the end of the month behavior reward. Dismissal will begin at 12:00. School will resume on Tuesday, November 28^th.
• ·     AR logs for the month of November will be collected on Thursday, November 30^th.

Monday, November 20th, will be day 8 and we will have Gym.

This week in Reading, we read the story “Bear Snores On” and discussed what special things a bear does during winter. Our letter of the week was Cc and we differentiated between realism and fantasy. In Math, we finished up our topic on reading, writing, and counting numbers 0-5. In Social Studies, we discussed how to read a map, how to use a compass, and what a key/legend is.

Next week, we will be reading the story “A Bed for Winter” and discussing what kind of home animals need. Our letter of the week will be Ii as in igloo. In Math, we will begin our topic on ordering numbers 0-5.

REMINDERS:

• ·     Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. We do go outside for recess almost every day. Thank you!
• ·     Tomorrow, November 10^th will be a dress down day in honor of Veteran’s Day. All students are asked to donate $1.00. Students who bring a dollar may dress in any outfit that they choose (as long as it is school appropriate).
• ·     Book Orders for the month of November are due no later than Monday, November 13^th. Thank you!

Monday, November 13th will be Day 3 and we will have Gym with Miss B.     **Please have your child wear or bring sneakers!

Have a super weekend!

This week in Reading, we read the story “Animal Babies in Grasslands” and discussed what special animals live in the grasslands. We got to watch live videos of elephants and lions in their zoo habitats. Our letter of the week was Pp as in pig! We practiced blending (putting sounds together), segmenting (breaking words into their individual sounds), and initial and final sounds. We also talked about the main idea of a story.  In Math, we began our topic on reading, writing & counting numbers 1-5 and in Science, we discussed what we can see in the daytime and nighttime skies!

REMINDERS:

• ·       With Daylight Savings happening this weekend, students will no longer be allowed to wear shorts to school. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep! 
• ·       Thank you to all who have dedicated their time to AR. The students seem to really enjoy reading and trying to reach their monthly goal! I appreciate your commitment
• ·       Please continue to have your child practice their sight word lists. We have been doing an excellent job so far!
• ·       Book Orders for the month of November are due no later than Monday, November 13^th. Thank you!

Monday, November 6th will be Day 8 and we will have Gym with Miss B.     

**Please have your child wear or bring sneakers!

Have a super weekend!