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