October 17, 2014

Reading  We will begin reading a non fiction book called Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff. It is a story about two animals, two unlikely friends, that formed a bridge of friendship. The bond they formed helped them live happier lives. We'll look for information to determine the author's purpose. 

Reading Logs Please continue to read and help your child record minutes in their October reading folder. 

Language Arts 

Grammar Our focus will be on plural nouns.

Spelling  We had a spelling assessment today. On Monday your child will be bringing home a new word list (sort). Your child should throw away the old words, cut apart and then sort the new words. Make sure to keep them in the Ziploc bag and in a safe place so they can be used throughout the next 2 weeks. 

Math  Today we had an assessment on Subtraction Strategies. Our next topic is Place Value to 100. The lessons next week will focus on grouping objects into tens and ones to show two-digit numbers, reading and writing number words for numbers 0-99, and comparing 2 digit numbers using symbols (<, >, =).

Math Facts Math facts should be reviewed daily. The Math flash cards that you purchased should be used to practice math facts as well as the one minute math practice worksheets that are brought home. Weekly timed tests are given. 

Click on the following link to print copies of the math practice worksheets:

http://www.ccsd66.org/wp-content/uploads/Teacher_Pages/Schultz/Math/

Social Studies Next week we will discuss a Political Map and the Map of the United States.

Brennan

Star Student of the Week  Brennan was our star student of the week. When he is at school he enjoys playing Snow Ball in gym. When he is at home he likes to play Minecraft. Brennan is a star because he goes to 2 houses. Thanks for sharing Brennan!

Important Dates & Announcements

Music From Miss Wyse:

Please send in a small flashlight with your child’s name on it next week. It will be returned after the performance.

Also, Miss Wyseis in need of parent volunteers to help the students make headbands for the musical. Please contact her if you are interested at jwyse@ccsd66.org.

October Dates to Remember

24 - Field Trip to the Darien Fire Station
24 - Family Halloween Party @ Ide from 6:30-8pm 

27-29 Parent/Teacher Conferences
31 - All School Reading Reward Day - Wear orange and black and bring a                  Halloween book to share

31 - Classroom Halloween Parade and Party, 1:45 parade, 2-3:00 party

November Dates to Remember

 3 - No School
 4 - No School - Election Day
 5 - November Reading Log due
20- 2nd Grade Concert @7pm at Lakeview
26-28 Thanksgiving Break - No School