September 21, 2012

Reading  Next week we will focus on Poetry. The comprehension strategies we will be working on are understanding poetry and monitor and clarify. The phonics skills we will be working on are short vowel sounds and VCCV patterns. Our grammar lesson will be on run-on sentences.

Reading Logs  Please help your child record their minutes in their September reading folder. Reading folders should be returned to school on October 1, after reading at least 21 days.

Math  We began Chapter 3, Place Value to 100. Next week, students will model and identify tens and ones, use place value to describe the value of digits in numbers and understand the meaning of the digits in numbers.

Flash Cards  Students should be practicing their addition and subtraction facts with their flash cards. They are taking weekly math facts tests.

Start Student of the Week  Nicky was our Star Student of the Week. Nicky lives in Darien with his Dad, Mom and two brothers. His favorite color is yellow. His favorite animal is a bunny. When he is at school he enjoys gym and lunch. When he is at home he likes to play Wii and Mario. Some really cool facts about Nicky are:  he is good at reading, he has two cool dogs and he is a good Wii player.  When he grows up he wants to be a daddy and a life guard. Nicky is a star because he is a good learner.

Important Dates & Reminders
Tues, Sept. 25 - Magazine Drive Turn in Day
Thurs, Sept. 27 - Picture Day and last Magazine Drive Turn in Day
Fri, Sept. 28 - Early Dismissal - 12pm
Mon, Oct. 1 - Reading Logs are due

Mon, Oct. 8 - Columbus Day - No School