November 26-30, 2018

I hope everyone had a wonderful & restful Thanksgiving break. I will be doing middle of the year reading assessments again until we get out for Winter break. I am excited to see how much your child has grown as a reader. Thank you for reading with them each night!  Don’t forget your child’s Heritage Doll Project is due this Friday, November 30th.

This week…

Monday (11/26): Daily folder comes home.  Return daily!

Tuesday (11/27):  Holiday Pictures (Optional)

                      Homework Bags come home.

Wednesday (11/28):  Library Lesson only (We will not check out books)

Thursday (11/29):

 Friday (11/30): 8:00 Fire Drill

This week in Reading and Writing Workshop…

We will begin an exciting new unit!  We will travel to far off lands.  We will meet kings, queens, princes and princesses.  We will come across some wicked witches and we might even slay a giant!  We will be reading Fairy Tales!  We will talk about how Fairy Tales are fiction, but they have very important elements that make them different.  We will read many different Fairy Tales, and we will check to see which elements each story has.

This week in Math workshop…

This week we will be finishing our learning on 2-D shapes.  We will begin learning about 3-D shapes.  We will identify and sort the different 3-D shapes.  We will analyze and compare them as well.  We will discuss which 2-D shapes have been put together to make the 3-D shapes, and we will think about where we can find 3-D shapes in our real world.

This week in Science…

We will continue to learn about rocks, soil, and bodies of water.  We will discuss how the natural world includes rocks, soil and water that can be observed in cycles, patterns and systems.  We will observe, compare, describe and sort different types of soil. We will identify and describe a variety of natural bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans. We will also gather evidence of how rocks, soil and water help to make useful products.

This week in Social Studies…

We will be learning about different cultures and holiday traditions. If you have anything you’d like to share for traditions or holidays let me know and we can arrange a time for you to come in!

Our Life Skill of the week is Flexibility! We will talk as a class about times that we have been flexible at school and at home.

That’s all for now! Have a great week!

Important Dates:

Dec. 10-14: Book Fair

Dec. 13: International Festival

Dec. 19: Winter Party

Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Winter Break

November 12-16, 2018

This is the last week before Fall break.  There will be no school the week of November 19-23.

We have started raising money for the Adventure Dash Fun Run.  The donations will go to Caraway to be used to help fund Caraway Academies and various other projects.

Supporting our Adventure Dash fundraiser is easy and can start now!

Just follow the directions below:

1.      Visit: https://adventuredash.pledgebrite.org/fund/Caraway18/addme

2.      ADD YOUR STUDENT

3.      When you get to your child’s page, there will be a link generated just for them! Please send that link out to family and friends!

Weekly Reminders:

Monday (11/12):  Reader bags come home.

Tuesday (11/13): Tuesday folders will come home.

                    Library- Check out only

Wednesday (11/14): Switch out Books if Needed

Thursday (11/15):

Friday (11/16):  Reader Bags due

               Adventure Dash Fun Run!

*Make sure your child wears tennis shoes on Tues, Thurs, & Fri*

This week in Writing Workshop…

We will begin writing Procedural texts.  We will think about something we are good at, and we will write steps to teach the reader how to do something.  We will use sequence words in our procedural writing.

This week in Math…

We will wrap up Subtraction & doubles addition strategies. 

This week in Reading Workshop…

We will continue learning about expository/nonfiction texts.  We will read and learn facts about Thanksgiving.  We will write brief comments about what we read. 

This week in Social Studies…

We will continue learning about chronology.  We will discuss and think about how living things grow and change over time.  We will also think about what it was like in past and what our future might be like.  We will learn to read a calendar and we will work as a class to make a timeline.

This week in Science…

We will explore rocks and how we use rocks in every day life.

The Life Skill of the Week is…

Caring- to think about the feelings, concerns, and worries of others.

Important Dates:

Nov. 16: Adventure Dash Fun Run

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 10-14: Book Fair

Dec. 13: International Festival

Dec. 19: Winter Party

Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Winter Break

October 29-November 2, 2018

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous!  I can’t believe that October is almost over.  Before you know it, we will be out for Winter Break!

Field Trip Info:

This Friday, we will be going to ZACH Scott theatre for our fall field trip.  Here are some important field trip reminders:

1.  Make sure your child wears clothing appropriate for the weather.

2. Your child will need a lunch from home on this day.  We will eat in the classroom before we leave and will have a snack when we return.

3.  If you have not turned in your child’s permission slip, please do so by Thursday, Nov. 1.

4.  We will leave school by 11:15 and will return around 1:45.

Weekly Reminders:

Monday (10/29):  No reader bags this week- Read on RAZ Kids.

Tuesday (10/30): Tuesday folders will come home.

                    Library- Check out only

Wednesday (10/31):

Thursday (11/01):

Friday (11/02):  Reader Bags due

                Caraway Academy- Week 7

                Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theatre

*Make sure your child wears tennis shoes on Tues, Thurs, & Fri*

This week in Writing Workshop…

We will begin writing expository/nonfiction texts.  We will discuss how writers choose a topic that they are an expert on.  We will begin to think about our interests and what we want to teach our readers about.

This week in Math…

We will begin to explore Subtraction & doubles addition strategies. 

This week in Reading Workshop…

We will continue learning about expository/nonfiction texts.  We are learning the different nonfiction text features we can use to help us comprehend nonfiction texts and we are thinking about and discussing why someone might want/need to read a nonfiction text. 

This week in Social Studies…

We will begin learning about chronology.  We will discuss and think about how living things grow and change over time.  We will also think about what it was like in past and what our future might be like.  We will learn to read a calendar and we will work as a class to make a timeline.

This week in Science…

We will explore magnets and patterns of movement.

The Life Skill of the Week is…

Patience- the ability to wait calmly for something or someone.

Important Dates:

Nov. 2:  Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater

Nov. 16: Adventure Dash

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 10-14: Book Fair

Dec. 13: International Festival

Dec. 19: Winter Party

Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Winter Break

October 15-19, 2018

*A note from Mrs. Bailey*

Our subscription to IXL has expired. We are in the process of transferring student licenses to an alternate math program. We hope to be back up and running soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. Khan Academy is another option for families in the interim and it is free.

Parent/Teacher conferences are on their way!  If you have not signed up on the new sign-up sheet, please do so.

Reminders:

Monday (10/15):  Reader Bags come home

 Tuesday (10/16): Tuesday folders will come home.

              Library- Check out only

Wednesday (10/17): Can trade in books

Thursday (10/18):

Friday (10/19):  Reader Bags due

          Caraway Academy- Week 5

***Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes on Tues, Thurs, & Fri***

This week in Writing Workshop…

We will begin writing expository/nonfiction texts.  We will discuss how writers choose a topic that they are an expert on.  We will begin to think about our interests and what we want to teach our readers about. Students will begin using capitalization at the beginning of a sentence and when using the pronoun ‘I’.  Students will also begin to recognize when they should use end punctuation.  In science and social studies, we will record facts and observations in our various notebooks.

This week in Math…

We will continue to explore measurement.  We will use many different units of nonstandard measurement to measure various objects around the classroom.  We will discuss what we need to do to ensure our measurements are accurate. We will continue to use different strategies to help us solve a math story problem!

This week in Reading Workshop…

We will begin learning about expository/nonfiction texts.  We will learn the different nonfiction text features we can use to help us comprehend nonfiction texts and we will think about why someone might want/need to read a nonfiction text.  We will read to learn about different topics we are interested in.  We will continue to practice independent reading and partner reading, and we will also continue to build our stamina.

This week in Social Studies…

We will continue learning about some of our state’s symbols.  We will learn about the Mockingbird, Bluebonnet, Texas Flag & Texas Pledge, and other state symbols.

This week in Science…

We will continue learning about forms of energy.  We will explore light energy, sound energy and thermal energy.

The Life Skill of the Week is…

Responsibility- to be accountable for one’s actions.

Important Dates:

Oct. 19: Sock Hop @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Oct. 25: Math Night @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Nov. 2:  Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater (More info coming later!)

Nov. 16: Adventure Dash

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 10-14: Book Fair

Dec. 13: International Festival

Dec. 19: Winter Party

Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Winter Break

October 1-5, 2018

It was so fun to see everyone at the 40^th Anniversary celebration on Saturday.  It was awesome to watch the kiddos that participated in the program.  They showed amazing courage by getting up in front of all of those people!  I am so proud to be a Caraway Owl!

Reader bags went home again today, and will continue to do so every Monday (unless you are told otherwise).  Please remember that the purpose of reading these books is to build accuracy and fluency.  Multiple reads is required!  If your child is reading the book with fluency (smooth voice, not choppy) and accuracy (very few mistakes), they can bring the bag (with book in it) back to school on Wednesday to trade for a new book.

Monday- New book goes home

Wednesday- Can bring book back to trade out if needed

Friday- Books due back.

Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up!  Look out for a sign-up sheet soon!

Reminders:

Monday (10/01):  Reader Bags come home

 Tuesday (10/02): Tuesday folders will come home.

                              Library- Check out only

Wednesday (10/03): 

Thursday (10/04):

Friday (10/05):  Reader Bags due

                          Caraway Academy- Week 3

***Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes on Tues, Thurs, & Fri***

This week in Writing Workshop…

We will continue working on our small moment stories.  We will discuss how writers narrow their topic down to make our stories more interesting.  We will continue to think about how we can organize our stories so that it makes sense to the reader by using a beginning, middle and end.  Students will begin using capitalization at the beginning of a sentence and when using the pronoun ‘I’.  Students will also begin to recognize when they should use end punctuation.  In science and social studies, we will record facts and observations in our various notebooks.

This week in Math…

We will continue learning how to solve addition problems using various strategies.  We will work with many different math tools to help us, such as a number track, a hundred chart, manipulatives and pictures. The students will use different strategies to help them solve a math story problem!

This week in Reading Workshop…

We will begin learning different strategies readers use to understand a story better.  We will discuss how making connections to our own life, other books and the world around us can be a helpful tool for a reader.  We will continue to practice independent reading and partner reading, and we will also continue to build our stamina.

This week in Social Studies…

We will be learning about some of our nation’s symbols such as the Flag of the United States, Statue of Liberty, and the Bald Eagle.  We will also discuss the importance of Constitution Day as a day to celebrate our country’s freedoms!

This week in Science…

We will continue learning about Changes from Heat. We will focus on the question, What happens to different materials when they are heated?  The students will observe what happens to crayons when they are heated.  Later, we will also observe what happens to drink mix (Gatorade mix) when we remove heat by putting them in the freezer.  This will be an edible experiment.  Please let me know if you would prefer that your child not eat the homemade Popsicle.

The Life Skill of the Week is…

Perseverance- to keep trying until you get it!

Important Dates:

Oct. 11: Walk/Bike to School

Oct. 19: Sock Hop @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Oct. 25: Math Night @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Nov. 2:  Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater (More info coming later!)

Nov. 15: Thanksgiving Luncheon

Nov. 16: Adventure Dash

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 10-14: Book Fair

Dec. 13: International Festival

Dec. 19: Winter Party

Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Winter Break

September 24-28, 2018

Wow!  We had a great day in our classroom!  I am very proud of our kiddos!

Reader bags will begin going home tomorrow.  There will be 1 book in the bag.  The book will be on your child’s independent reading level, so they should not be too challenging.  The goal is to improve your child’s accuracy, fluency and comprehension.  The green leveled readers have comprehension activities in the back on page 11 if you would like some direction in that area.  If your child is doing well with the book, I will trade them out on Wednesday during the week.

Monday- New book goes home

Wednesday- Can bring book back to trade out if needed

Friday- Books due back.

Also, the green books are property of the district, so please be sure to keep up with them.  If a book is lost or ruined, you will be responsible for replacing it.  They are only sold in groups of 6, so you will not be able to purchase just 1 book, you will have to purchase the entire set of 6.

The bags were purchased with my own money, so please be sure to keep up with them as well. 

Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up!  Look out for a sign-up sheet soon!

Reminders:

Monday (9/24):  

 Tuesday (9/25): Tuesday folders will come home.

                         No Library this week

                          Reader Bags come home

Wednesday (9/26):

Thursday (9/27):

Friday (9/28):  Reader Bags due

                          Caraway Academy- Week 2

***Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes on Tues, Thurs, & Fri***

This week in Writing Workshop…

We will continue working on our small moment stories.  We will discuss how writers narrow their topic down to make our stories more interesting.  We will continue to think about how we can organize our stories so that it makes sense to the reader by using a beginning, middle and end.  Students will begin using capitalization at the beginning of a sentence and when using the pronoun ‘I’.  Students will also begin to recognize when they should use end punctuation.  In science and social studies, we will record facts and observations in our various notebooks.

This week in Math…

We will continue learning how to solve addition problems using various strategies.  We will work with many different math tools to help us, such as a number track, a hundred chart, manipulatives and pictures. The students will create their own math story problem!

This week in Reading Workshop…

We will begin thinking about different elements of fiction.  We will think about what makes a story fiction.  We will discuss the plot, setting and characters in a fiction story.  The students will learn how to retell a story and learn that making connections to themselves, other texts, and events in the world around them can help them to understand the story better.  We will continue to respond orally during partner reading and will continue to build stamina during independent reading time.  We will be meeting in small groups to discuss various reading strategies to increase accuracy, comprehension and fluency.

This week in Social Studies…

We will be learning about some of our nation’s symbols such as the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty.  We will also discuss the importance of Constitution Day as a day to celebrate our country’s freedoms!

This week in Science…

We will continue learning about Changes from Heat. We will focus on the question, What happens to different materials when they are heated?  The students will observe what happens to crayons when they are heated.  Later, we will also observe what happens to drink mix (Gatorade mix) when we remove heat by putting them in the freezer.  This will be an edible experiment.  Please let me know if you would prefer that your child not eat the homemade Popsicle.

The Life Skill of the Week is…

Problem Solving- to create solutions to difficult situations and everyday problems.

Important Dates:

Sept. 29: Caraway 40 Year Reunion

Oct. 11: Walk/Bike to School

Oct. 19: Sock Hop @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Oct. 25: Math Night @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Nov. 2:  Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater (More info coming later!)

Nov. 15: Thanksgiving Luncheon

Nov. 16: Adventure Dash

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 10-14: Book Fair

Dec. 13: International Festival

Dec. 19: Winter Party

Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Winter Break