Week 17

 Dear Parents,

        This week in math we learned about odd/even numbers and how to recognize them even if the number is really large. (make partners or just look at the ones place) We also have been working with numbers with three place values: hundreds, tens and ones. We have represented them in word form, by a model and expanded form. We also learned how to place those numbers on a number line. We practiced adding ten more or 100 more and ten less and 100 less. 

        In writing we are working hard on our favorite holiday paper. We are also beginning to write friendly notes. We will actually deliver our notes. Look out- you may be a recipient of a note or letter.

       In reading we  read a book called Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter. We wrote a poem and created a project to showcase our poems. We read a Scholastic News called the History of Gingerbread and completed a comprehension check. At the end of our week we read two stories: Gingerbread Baby and Gingerbread Friends. We compared and contrasted these two fun stories.

       In science we have been continuing to learn about the objects in the sky and which ones show patterns. We focused on both the sun and moon. We read two different articles, discussed them, and the children took comprehension checks.

        We also created wrapping paper and cards for the holiday gifts we have been working on since last Oct. My plan is to send them home on Fr4iday with your child. If for some reason you will not be at school on Friday, please let me know so your child can take their gift home earlier. They are really excited to give them to you.

          

* There are no spelling words or sight words next week

* Please send in $3.00 for the Winter Party

Week 16

 Dear Parents,

          This week in math we finished up our unit on multiplication and division. We looked at multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction. In multiplication the first number is how many groups. The second number is how many in each group. In division, like subtraction, you start with the whole and divide the total amount into equal groups. On Friday we learned about odd and even numbers.

            In writing we continued working on our imaginative stories while we began an expository paper on why we like our favorite celebration. We will be writing three reasons and putting them in three paragraphs which are color coded. They are excited about this new assignment! Our individual narratives are all finished and hanging on our great work board. They should all be proud of their work.

            In reading we listened to a fiction story and read a nonfiction story on Bookflix. They can access this app through the learning hub. We compared two different fiction books to nonfiction books on graphic organizers. We also read Going Places and took a comprehension test.

            In Science we are learning about Objects in the Sky. We are noticing the patterns of the sun, moon and stars. We also no somethings in the sky do not follow patterns, like the clouds. We are making a calendar that shows the phases of the moon!

 

*December’s habit is Habit 3: Put First Things First.

• In your child’s Friday Folder is the December Habit Newsletter. Attached to the newsletter is an activity that corresponds with the monthly habit of Habit 3: Put First Things First. There is also a QR code that you can scan and listen to a story with your child and ask discussion questions given from the newsletter. Please assist your child in completing the activity and sign/return the activity sheet to their homeroom teacher by Wednesday, December 6^th. 
• December 6^th is Put First Things First Day! We want to see the entire school wear BLUE for Habit 3 on Wednesday!
• We will be tracking grade level participation for returning the activity sheet. The grade level with the highest percentage of participation for December will receive extra recess!