February 10-14, 2014

Math:  This week in math we will be doing problem solving.  We will apply concepts that we have learned so far this year to word problems.

Reading Workshop:  This week we will begin talking about some strategies we can use to clear up confusion while we are reading.  We will learn how to reread to understand tricky parts, to read the tricky parts aloud, and how to make a picture in our mind to help us understand better.

Word Study:

Green Group:  th and wh Diagraphs (thorn, whale)

Blue Group:  sc, sn, and sw Blends (scarf, snap, sweep)

Red Group:  or, ore, oar, w+or (form, more, board, work)

Writing Workshop:  This week in Writing Workshop, we will continue writing Small Moments.  We will work on Revising, Editing, and Publishing our Small Moment stories.

Social Studies:  This week, we will continue reading Biographies.  With President’s Day right around the corner, we will read and learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Friday, February 14 will be our Valentine’s Day Party from 1:30-2:30.  Please remember to send Valentines and a decorated Valentine’s Day box to school with your child by Friday.  Thanks!

Habit #7:  Sharpen the Saw.  I take care of myself.  I spend time with family and friends.  I find meaningful ways to help others. 

Reminders:

*Please remember to send a healthy snack every day.  Snack time is @ 9:30am.

*Make sure your child wears tennis shoes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

*Library day is Tuesday.

*Please remember to send back your child’s orange folder and homework bag every day.

*It helps me tremendously if you leave the reading response notebook and books in the homework bag every day.  We use them at school!

Dates to remember:

February 14:  Chocolate Fever Day

       Valentine’s Day Party @ 1:30-2:30

February 17:  Bad Weather Make Up Day- We will have school this day!

March 1:  Family Dinner Night

March 3-4:  Turkey Trot

March 10-14:  Spring Break

March 19:  Early Release Day

     Family Skate Night

March 24:  Turkey Trot Make-up

April 2:  Spirit Night

May 1:  Talent Show (K-3)

May 2:  Field Day

          Talent Show (4-5)

May 5-9:  Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7:  Early Release Day

May 9:  Career Day

May 12-16:  Book Fair

May 29:  End of the Year Party

May 30:  Last day of school!