Hello! What an icy morning! Due to the shortened week, we will not have Word Work (spelling). Also, we are beginning a new topic in writing, called Informational. In math we are in the middle of Unit 8 where we are still learning about fractions. Last, we are finishing up learning about Famous Americans. Have a wonderful week!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
February
Hi there! I hope you received my February newsletter this week. If not, please let me know and I'll get another one out to you.
In writing, we continue to create our How To books. Next week we will work on writing the endings to our books. Also, we are wrapping up Unit 7 in math so we probably will take the assessment next week or early the following week. Please be sure your child is practicing their basic math facts. They should say the answer within three seconds. Our Social Studies unit on Famous Americans is going really well. The students seem really interested in learning about each person. Next week, we will talk about Abe Lincoln.
I hope you are all staying warm!
In writing, we continue to create our How To books. Next week we will work on writing the endings to our books. Also, we are wrapping up Unit 7 in math so we probably will take the assessment next week or early the following week. Please be sure your child is practicing their basic math facts. They should say the answer within three seconds. Our Social Studies unit on Famous Americans is going really well. The students seem really interested in learning about each person. Next week, we will talk about Abe Lincoln.
I hope you are all staying warm!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week of January 24th
Hello! We are starting on a new book in writing. It is called How To. These will be short stories about how to make or do something. Also, we will have Word Work this week. I have finished testing in reading so I will begin reading with small groups of students again. Our focus will be reading strategies as well as comprehension. In math we will review today and then take the Unit 6 assessment tomorrow. Last, in Social Studies the students will be learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I hope you have a wonderful week! Go Pack Go!
I hope you have a wonderful week! Go Pack Go!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Shortened Week
Happy Tuesday! There will be no Word Work as this is a four day week. We are wrapping up our stories about a Place We Love. Next, we will write a brief How To book. Students will think of an idea to teach us and write it down in steps for us to try (i.e. how to make a peanut butter sandwich).
In reading I am still working on Rigby testing. Please be sure your child is reading at home nightly and answering comprehension questions. When I finish assessing the students I will look at my current reading groups and adjust them accordingly.
This week in math we will be finishing up Unit 6 and either taking the assessment at the end of this week or the beginning of next week.
Also, we will finish our science rotation on Friday. Students were taught about matter: solid, liquid, gas along with Health. This rotation covered two outcomes.
I hope you have an enjoyable week!
In reading I am still working on Rigby testing. Please be sure your child is reading at home nightly and answering comprehension questions. When I finish assessing the students I will look at my current reading groups and adjust them accordingly.
This week in math we will be finishing up Unit 6 and either taking the assessment at the end of this week or the beginning of next week.
Also, we will finish our science rotation on Friday. Students were taught about matter: solid, liquid, gas along with Health. This rotation covered two outcomes.
I hope you have an enjoyable week!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
This Week
Happy New Year! You should have received the January newsletter last week. Also, I wanted to inform you that this week along with next week there will be no Word Work (spelling). We are just overloaded this week and next week is a four day week.
I will also continue assessing the students with their reading and comprehension levels over these next two weeks.
The students are almost done with their stories in writing. We are currently working on the ending, editing check list and dedication page. We also have to create a cover.
We will continue to work on comparison number stories in math. Please be sure to continue practicing basic math facts at home regularly.
Have a wonderful week and feel free to contact me at any time!
Monday, December 13, 2010
This Week
Brrrr!! What a cold morning! We will have Word Work this week. Please be sure you and your child are filling out and turning in the yellow sheet that is attached to the spelling words.
We will continue to work on the stories about a Place You Love in writing. We will finish these after break.
In math we are finishing up the unit this week and will take the assessment later in the week.
Remember that we are doing a food drive this week as well.
I hope you are all staying healthy and warm! Have a wonderful week!
We will continue to work on the stories about a Place You Love in writing. We will finish these after break.
In math we are finishing up the unit this week and will take the assessment later in the week.
Remember that we are doing a food drive this week as well.
I hope you are all staying healthy and warm! Have a wonderful week!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
December!
Welcome to December! Wow, I can't believe it! You should have received a newsletter on Monday about our December news. We are starting Unit 5 in math which is about 3-D and 2-D shapes. Also, I cannot stress enough to have your students practice their math facts regularly. They should say the answer within three seconds.
In writing we are working on a new story about a place we love. The students are really working hard already. I can't wait to see what they write!
In reading I have noticed an improvement in fluency with those students who have practiced. I continue to see areas in comprehension where students could use more help with in depth thinking.
Stay warm!
In writing we are working on a new story about a place we love. The students are really working hard already. I can't wait to see what they write!
In reading I have noticed an improvement in fluency with those students who have practiced. I continue to see areas in comprehension where students could use more help with in depth thinking.
Stay warm!
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