This week in our classroom...
- Sight Words: fast, please, down, for, him, her, why, upon
- Phonics: We started learning about blends and word families last week with the "sl" blend and the "-at" word family. This week, we are learning about the "pl" blend and the "-ot" word family.
- Writer's Workshop: We are are starting our unit on fact and opinion to learn about persuasive writing. Ask your child what opinion they are sharing through their writing!
- Math Workshop: We are going into our second week of addition within 5. Here is a video for practice!
- Social Studies/Science/Health: We are learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week! Ask your child why we are celebrating him on the holiday on Monday!
- Daily 5 Centers: We have started our Daily 5 rotations! The students are doing a great job working on their stamina through our three rotations! Ask your student which stations they completed today! :)
Important Announcements
- 100th Day of School: Our 100th day of school will be Wednesday, January 20th! We will have a day full of activities to celebrate the number! Please see the paper that went home for information about creating a 100's shirt. We look forward to seeing all of the great designs! :)
- Report Cards: Please bring back the orange envelope and signed paper from report cards! You may keep your report cards at home!
- Inclement Weather Form: Please return your child's pink inclement weather form ASAP so we can be ready!
- 80's Dance: The dance will be on January 29th! Please click here to see some FAQ's about the dance!
- Coffee and Conversation Parent Workshop: Please join us on January 22nd from 7:30-8:30 pm to discuss how to support your child's reading growth and success!