Math: We will start 1o More and 10 Less this week. For example, 10 more than 88 is 98, 10 less than 16 is 6.

Reading: We will work on their ability to retell the stories they read by summarizing the beginning, middle and ending of the stories. Please remember,  as part of the homework every night, students have to complete a reading log sheet in their homework notebooks that helps them to use these skills at home.

Writing: We will continue working on our opinion pieces, making sure that we include an opening sentence, supporting reasons and a closing sentence. They tried their hand at editing their pieces this week and did a great job!

Phonics: This week we will be learning about making the Long I sound by using the letters “ight” as in bright, “y” as in try, and “ye” as in bye. This will probably be the most challenging week so far, so try to allot some additional study time at home! We will have a spelling test on Friday :).

Social Studies: We will wrap up our unit on President Theodore Roosevelt. We will send a book home on Monday to review and will have an assessment on Tuesday.

Science: Just in time for Groundhog’s Day, we will be starting our unit on Light and Shadows. This unit will give students an understanding of light and how, exactly, shadows are formed.

S.T.E.M. Students had so much fun creating their unique versions of snowmen. It was very impressive to see how individual each one was. They had limited resources and certain size parameters and did a great job! I’ve never quite seen snowmen like that before! This week we will be be doing a S.T.E.M. project incorporating our Light and Shadows unit we are starting in Science.

GO Falcons-Our Home Team!!!

Math: We will continue start solving equations with unknown variables, otherwise known as missing addends. For example, 9+__=15. We will starat using this skill to solve word problems. There will be an assessment on this at the end of the week.

Reading: We will continue learning about the Central Messages that authors try to convey in their stories. We will also be spiraling in the ability to make connections while we read and create mind movies. As part of the homework every night they have to complete a reading log sheet in their homework notebooks that helps them to use these skills at home.

Writing: We will continue working on our opinion pieces, making sure that we include an opening sentence, supporting reasons and a closing sentence.

Phonics: This week we will be learning about making the Long E sound by using the letters “ee” as in seen, and “ea” as in “dream.” We’ve been reviewing the rule, “When 2 vowels go walking, the first does the talking.” We will have a spelling test on Friday :).

Social Studies: We will start to learn about President Theodore Roosevelt and all of the things that he did to make our country stronger and more beautiful! We will focus upon all of the National Parks and Wildlife Refugees he created. Our students will surely share his passion for animals!

S.T.E.M. Students will be using items in their pencil boxes to partake in a “Snowman Challenge.”

Homework This Week: On the right side of the homework folder, you will find the spelling words for the week, spelling homework and the  reading logs that they need to fill out nightly. On the left side of the folder will be a new Choice Board. Students will have to complete at least 6 squares per month. As they complete these items, they can color the squares in and put any written work related to these assignments on the left side.  I have included a double-sided sheet of writing paper. Please let me know if you need more. For math homework, please have your child practice math flash cards ( addition and subtraction facts to 20) for 5-10 minutes each night.

Math: We will start solving equations with unknown variables, otherwise known as missing addends. For example, 8+?=15. It will be very helpful if students have their math facts memorized for this unit!

Reading: We will continue learning about the Central Messages that authors try to convey in their stories. This is very similar to the lesson or moral of a story. We will continue developing our mind movies and connections while reading as well!

Writing: We will officially kick off our Opinion Writing Unit! This is a unit where I find there is never a lack of things to write about, ha! They ALL have their opinions, and that is wonderful! We will finally get to share the items from their bags this week.

Phonics: This week we will be learning about making the Long A sound by using the letters “ai” as it wait, and “ay” as in clay. This may be a little tricky for them, so try to get some time in for review this week. There will be a spelling test this Friday.

Social Studies: We will start to learn about President Theodore Roosevelt and all of the things that he did to make our country stronger and more beautiful!

S.T.E.M. We will be creating our own unique “snowflakes” using base ten blocks. They will have to create these snowflakes within the parameters of “Greater Than” and “Less Than” block totals.

So, it’s not EXACTLY a Winter Wonderland out there, but it’s a great weekend to relax, play games, take walks and just have fun as a family! Enjoy!

Homework This Week: On the right side of the homework folder, you will find the spelling words for the week, spelling homework and the  reading logs that they need to fill out nightly. On the left side of the folder will be a new Choice Board. Students will have to complete at least 6 squares per month. As they complete these items, they can color the squares in and put any written work related to these assignments on the left side.  I have included a double-sided sheet of writing paper. Please let me know if you need more. For math homework, please have your child practice math flash cards ( addition and subtraction facts to 20) for 5-10 minutes each night.

Math: We will continue learning about Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To equations. We’ve been learning that the “alligator” always eats the larger number. I’ve noticed that the class could use some work with the automaticity  of their math facts. Your math homework this week will be to make or buy addition and subtraction flash cards to 20 and practice for 5-10 minutes each night :). I’d recommend starting with addition, then moving along to subtraction.

Reading: We will be learning about the Central Messages that authors try to convey in their stories. This is very similar to the lesson or moral of a story. We will continue developing our mind movies and connections while reading as well!

Writing: We will kick off our Opinion Writing Unit! This is a unit where I find there is never a lack of things to write about, ha! They ALL have their opinions, and that is wonderful! We will get to finally share our favorite things from our paper bags and write about them.

Phonics: This week we will be learning about making the Long A sound by using the letters “ai” as it wait, and “ay” as in clay. This may be a little tricky for them, so try to get some time in for review this week.

Social Studies: We will wrap up our unit on our global address and start learning about the inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. We will focus upon how important it is to stand up for what you believe in!

S.T.E.M. We will be creating our own unique “snowflakes” using base ten blocks. They will have to create these snowflakes within the parameters of “Greater Than” and “Less Than” block totals.

Welcome to 2017! I know this will prove to be a fantastic year for all! I hope that you have had a wonderfully relaxing vacation with your children. I think of them often and look forward to seeing them this Thursday, January 5th! My family and I just returned from a beautiful week in the North Carolina mountains and I’m rested and ready to get back to work 🙂 !!

Math: We will be learning about Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To. The hungry alligator will be coming out to eat up all of our greater than numbers. This will also give us a good opportunity to review our Number Sense!

Reading: We will be reviewing story elements (setting, character, problem and solution) and main idea and details. We will continue to strengthen our ability to make “Mind Movies,” as well as connections while we read. To reinforce these important reading skills, while your children are reading at home, ask them, “What are you seeing in your mind right now?” Also, “What does this remind you of?”

Writing: This week we will have a fun time writing and reminiscing about our vacations. We will also create and write about our New Year’s Resolutions!! I will be making and writing about mine with them, of course!!

Phonics: There will be NO Spelling Test this week!

Social Studies: After learning about our 7 continents and 5 oceans, students will be learning about where, exactly, they live in the great scheme of things. We will be “zooming in,” as they are so familiar with, to our continent, country, state, city, and town. We will also take this opportunity to discuss all of the places they have visited and/or have relatives living, and where these places are in relation to where we live today!

I look forward to seeing all of my amazing students Thursday!