Newsletter 11/11/16

November 11, 2016

Dear Families,

As the temperature continues to drop, we would like to ask that students dress warmly for recess every day.  They should bring a hat, mittens and a warm coat to school please.  Thank you for your understanding and support.

Another reminder that toys and candy are not allowed in school.  Please

discourage your child from bringing these items to school.  Thank you.

Math:  

Students continue to work on their multiplication skills.  This week, we used many different methods to solve problems.  In particular, students are learning to use ratio tables to show doubles and other related numbers.  Students should continue studying their addition and subtraction facts at home.  One website where students can do this is: www.sheppardsoftware.com.  This site features fun educational games for all subject areas.

Reading:  

We have finished practicing fluency skills using scripts from Reader’s Theater.  Students will be presenting their plays to their classmates on Monday.  Then we will begin literature groups where I will meet with small groups to teach reading comprehension skills. The first skill we will be working on is visualizing as you read.

Writing:

This week students were given time to catch up on writing assignments that needed to be completed.  Students were able to choose what they wanted to write about (free write) if they finished all their assignments.  They enjoyed this creative writing time very much!  We have also been working on writing summaries about text we have read.

Social Science:

Mrs. Wallis’ class began a Social Science unit with Ms. Wright on Native Americans this week.  They made a list of what they already know about Native Americans, labeled and colored a map of tribes in North America and made a book about the tribes.

Science

This week, Mrs. Wright’s class started Science with Mrs. Wallis.  First, students drew pictures of themselves doing Science.  During our first scientist meeting, students had the opportunity to share their thinking with classmates. We started our Mystery Science Weather unit on Wednesday.  Students learned about cloud formation this week.  We will continue learning about clouds next week.

*Stuffed Animal Day: Ms. Wright’s class will be celebrating Be A Star by bringing one small stuffed animal to school on Tuesday, November 15.  This was voted on by the students and they are looking forward to it very much!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Joyce & Kerri