February 17-21, 2014

Math:  The Count On subtraction strategy is introduced in this unit. The primary strategy for subtraction is “Think Addition;” therefore, students need to have mastered the Count On addition facts prior to introducing the Count On subtraction strategy.  Count On Addition (5+1=6, count on one example) was introduced in the fall semester.  Students will be working on problem solving situations during this time as well.

Reading Workshop:  This week we will focus on learning about the holiday: President's Day and introducing a new genre for reading: Historical Fiction.  We will learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and why we celebrate this holiday.  The students will compare and contrast the two presidents.  Look for them in the hallways!  We will also focus on identifying a new genre called Historical Fiction.  The students will learn what it is and the characteristics that make up this genre.

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 we will be thinking about important events from our year so far and then writing a class timeline.

Science:  This week we will learn about seasons, day and night.  We will learn that each season is different. The nature looks different in each season and the weather changes from season to season. As a result we do different activities in each season.  We will also learn how day and night are different and how we see different objects in the sky during day and night.

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 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!