January 9, 2015

Reading  We will continue working with the reading strategy asking and answering questions such as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Reading Logs  January reading logs went home on Monday. 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. 

We had our December READING CELEBRATION on Tuesday. We celebrated with lunch in the classroom, a Magic School Bus Video and freeze pops. Students were also given a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Way to go readers!!

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lesson will focus on using an apostrophe to form contractions.

Spelling  New spelling words went home on Monday. Please keep them in the Ziploc bag and in a safe place so they can be used next week. 

Math  This week we continued to focus on subtracting two-digit numbers. We used subtraction frames, paper and pencil, and a number line to subtract two-digit numbers. Next week we will use addition to check subtraction, use different methods to subtract two-digit problems, and solve two-question story problems. An assessment will be given at 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  We will continue learning about Energy and Motion. Students will be able to identify forms and sources of energy, and describe ways energy and matter interact. 

January Dates to Remember

  9 - MAPS Testing
  9 - Gym Night @ Ide 6:30-8:00
 12 - AIMSweb Benchmark Testing
16 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
19 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - No School
29 - Literacy Night 6-7:30pm

February Dates to Remember

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