Reading and Language Arts Next week we will be reading The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola. It is about a boy named Tommy who loves to draw pictures. When he is old enough for art classes at school, Tommy is disappointed to learn that he can only have one piece of paper, and only use eight crayons.
Comprehension Strategies: Author's Viewpoint
Vocabulary Words: chalk, copy, crayons, powders, practice, smock, copper, violet, turquoise, monitor, ruin
High Frequency Words: woman, gold, fair
Grammar Skills: Irregular Verbs
Phonics: Vowel Pairs oo, ew, ue, ou
Reading Logs Please continue to read with your child and remind them to log their minutes. April reading logs are due Wednesday, May 1st.
Math We began our next chapter. We are comparing and ordering greater numbers using >, <, =, and place value. Next week we will use a table to solve problems. We will have a chapter test Wednesday or Thursday. Check your child's planner for the exact date.
Flash Cards Students should be working hard to memorize their addition and subtraction facts. KEEP PRACTICING MATH FACTS WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME!
Science Next week we will begin a unit on nutrition. Students will learn the basics of good nutrition and the importance of physical activity.
Important Dates & Announcement
Thank you to Jake, Sydney, Kaiden and Natasa for the book gift certificates! I had fun picking out books for our class!
*Don't forget to pack a sack lunch on Wednesday!
Our field trip to the Du Page Children's Museum is Wednesday. We will be leaving at 9 am and returning between 12:30 and 1 pm. When we return, the lunch room will be closed. We will be eating lunch in our classroom.
Mon-Thurs, Apr 29-May 2 - Maps Testing Wed, May 1 - Field Trip to the Du Page Children's Museum-Pack a sack lunch!
Wed, May 1 - April Reading Logs due
Fri, May 17 - Early Dismissal - 12pm - School Improvement Day
Mon, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
Wed, Jun 5 - Last Day of School