We had a great first FULL week of school. We stayed BUSY and time flew by! I REALLY enjoyed reading your parent letters to me about your child. I learned so much and appreciate your input.
Academics
In Math we focused on even and odd numbers, place value, different forms of numbers, standard expanded, and word. We will take our first math test next week. In Reading, we focused on wh questions – who, what, when, where, and why. Our word study/language focus was on long and short vowel sounds as well as nouns. We also wrapped up Junie B. Jones Cheater Pants class novel this week. We will begin Magic Tree House Hour of the Olympics next week. I look forward to some meaningful conversations! In Writing we enjoyed getting comfortable with our writing community, writing a few pieces, and sharing! Social Studies focus was on maps and globes.
Students of the week:
Belle and Ennis
Thank you for being task-masters and SUPER responsible this week!
Important Dates:
8/25 – PTAO meeting
8/26 – Summer Reading Party
9/1 – Scholastic orders due
9/5 – Labor Day – No school
9/12 – Interims sent home
Reminders
- AR has officially kicked off! The students have been taking quizzes like crazy! Please encourage your child to only take tests on current books they have read. Be sure to check out their score through home access!
- You may also access Math Facts in a Flash through home access. This is a great program to encourage math fluency – PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS!
- Got Box Tops? Box tops give our school a TON of money! Ask grandparents, family members, and neighbors to pitch in as well! Please send them in with your child.
- If your child needs a new library bag please send in $1 to purchase one from Ms. Gorick.
- A vocabulary journal will be going home next week. Information will be inside the journal so keep an eye out for it.
