January 23, 2015

Reading Students will compare and contrast 2 texts on the same topic, Officer Buckle and Gloria and Aero and Officer Mike. They will write an opinion piece to answer the question: Which dog do you like better? They will cite evidence from the text to support their opinion.

Reading Logs Please continue to read and help your child record minutes in their reading log. Don't forget to record minutes in your Six Flags Log too. 

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lesson will focus on using prefixes and suffixes.

Spelling   New spelling words went home on Tuesday. Please keep them in the Ziploc bag and in a safe place so they can be used next week. An assessment will be given on Friday.

Math We are working with Place Value to 1,000. Next week students will learn how to: use patterns on a number line to find numbers that come next, compare three-digit numbers, and use number patterns to solve problems. An assessment will be given towards the end of the week. 

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/

Science  Students will recognize that energy exists in different forms.

Oscar

Star Student of the Week Oscar was our star student of the week. When he is at school he likes to learn. When he is at home he likes to play soccer. Oscar is a star because he is cool. When he grows up he would like to be a soccer player. Thanks for sharing Oscar!

Important Dates & Announcements 

Ide will be collecting new and gently used K-5 books to donate to Whitehead Elementary in Rockford. Books can be sent in with your child or you can drop them off in the marked boxes in the front hallway from Jan 20-Feb 27. Thank you for helping foster the love of reading!

January Dates to Remember

29 - Literacy Night 6-7:30pm
30 - Reading Rewards Day - all school - Wear pajamas to celebrate

February Dates to Remember

  9 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
10 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
11 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
12 - Valentine's Day Party 2-3pm
13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
16 - President's Day - No School