Here and there:
·
We have reviewed the first 36 phonograms this past week. We will
continue to introduce the next set. They are becoming more complex as cues and
words differentiate the various phonograms. Again, it would be a good idea to
download and use the Spalding app now to reinforce what we have be practicing
at school. For more information on the app use the link below. Use your app
store to download.
·
Spalding spelling homework starts next week! A reminder of
routines and expectations flyer was sent home last Wednesday. If it was
misplaced use Classdojo as I posted the information on our story. The students
are very excited to start spelling in their notebooks but with that comes great
responsibility.
·
Please closely review the green homework slip nightly. They are
completed by the students with correct assignments. Addition math facts, math
worksheet, poetry practice, and reading have been the four components of
homework thus far. Spelling will be added to the homework starting Monday.
·
Progress reports for the first three weeks of school will be
sent home on Monday.
·
SPIRIT DAYS started, it was AWESOME to see 18 of our students in
Franklin colors and/or t-shirts.
·
As soon as we are contacted by PFO I will send out a digital
signup link for fall conferences. There
will be many spots to choose from, please pick one that best fits your
schedule. I look forward to sharing data and stories at that time.
·
Looking for a crafty parent! I would like for us to have a giant
jar or large can to collect our box tops in. If you would love to take on this
project let me know on Dojo in a message.
·
POETRY TIME! Please practice the circled poem title over the
next couple weeks as they will recite the poem of choice on August 30th.
·
August is the month for our class to focus on
responsibility! I am looking for
students who take obligations seriously as well as those who hold
accountability for their actions and attitudes. I cannot wait to award one student
this upcoming Friday!
A look at next week…
Spalding
Spelling
notebooks will be sent home nightly as your student will use them to complete
the spelling homework. Notebooks MUST be sent back to school every day as we
will be using them for our lessons. I cannot stress enough how important our
notebooks are. We will also be working
on reviewing the first 36 phonograms and introducing new ones as they are found
in our spelling words.
Reading
The
students have done a wonderful job making connections and finding key words
within our stories. Next week we will
use those connections and words to explain information found within informative
narrative texts. The students will be
reading as a class but also independently as I am able to meet them at the
individual level. Our grammar element
continues with complete sentences. Practice makes perfect as we write clear,
accurate and complete sentences.
Math
One
of my favorite units of study will be introduced next week, fact families. I
hope that with the connections between part-part-whole start to click our
mental math facts strategies become more efficient. We will also start addition time tests. As
our weeks progress we want to rely less on our fingers and pictures to touch
points and mental math.
Science
The
human body will continue with the digestive system.
History
Wow,
what amazing conversations took place as we used our close reading strategies
to understand the true meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. The students look forward to saying the
pledge at the start of our school days.
Next week we will continue with the next symbol, the Statue of
Liberty.
Thank
you all for your continued support as we are off to a great start!
Ms.
Reger
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