Thursday, November 17, 2016

Weekly Update for 21 and 22

Reminders:
·      The holiday season is quickly approaching, I wish for a happy and healthy holiday season for all my families!
·      Many activities, readings, crafts, and treats will take place over the next few weeks.   I am reaching out to families for help with this. I appreciate those who are always willing to help out, if you have not donated items thus far this year I highly encourage your help.  I want to make this season a festive and memorable one, but can only do that will family help! Here is a link to a sign up genius with items and dates needed: PLEASE check it out! :]
·      The weather has cooled down, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately.  All clothing items should have names!
·      We have had many opportunities to show our core value this month; cooperation.  I enjoy seeing the students work in groups to complete a task.  As we work in groups we are working on our listening and reflecting skills. We often start statements with “In my opinion…” and “Maybe we could…”.
·      I apologize for my recent absences, I have been included in a wedding party, the big day was last weekend! Our friends and family had the best time together! I will be gone tomorrow as I will be running my first half marathon this weekend!
·      Save the Dates:
o   November 23-25- No School
o   December 8th- Half Day
o   December 9th- FOOD DRIVE! Start collecting!
o   December 14th- Classroom Holiday Party (time TBD)
o   December 19-January 2nd- Holiday Break

Next Week
Literature
We started reading “Thanksgiving on Thursday” this week, and will finish over the 2 days next week. Our story takes place during the Pilgrim times as Jack and Anna learn about the teachings of the Native Americans and they first feast the two parties shared.  The kids have LOVED the story!

Social Studies
Our election unit was a huge success, I heard many respectful and truthful comments and we followed the campaign.  We are double dipping with the history of Thanksgiving through the Magic Treehouse for Literature and Social Studies. 

Math
What hard working mathematicians we have! The kids have LOVED using the vertical strategy to solve, and it has been nice to see a concept that has been known for generations. We will continue to work on word problems and adding within 1,000 over the next couple lessons. 

Science

No science due to the short week!

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