Week at a Glance: Dec 15-19

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: -op word family, beginning and ending sounds, new sight word: as
• Reading: Making text to text connections (comparing and contrasting stories) and talking about how we can read words
• Writing: Writing about personal experiences
• Math: Adding to 10
• Social Studies: Holiday Traditions

Reminders:

• Tomorrow is Polar Express Day.  Children are allowed to wear their pajamas, but no slippers please.  We will see a model train, hear the Polar Express story, and enjoy hot chocolate.
• The children will be participating in a book exchange at our Christmas party.  Please send a wrapped, gender neutral book by Tuesday, December 16th.
• Our Christmas party will be Thursday, December 18th at 1:30.  I sent home notes last week with what I need each child needs to bring.  Also, due to parking, we ask that no more than two guest per child attend.

Have a super week!

Week at a Glance: Dec 8-12

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: -at word family, beginning and ending sounds, new sight word: as
• Reading: Making text to text connections (comparing and contrasting stories) and exploring setting
• Writing: Writing about personal experiences
• Math: Numbers 11-15
• Social Studies: Holiday Traditions

Have a great week!

Week at a Glance: December 1-5

I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday.  I really loved spending time with my family, but I am ready to get back into the swing of things.  Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: Letters Mm and Tt, beginning sounds, new sight word: this 
• Reading:  Making text to text connections (comparing and contrasting stories) and exploring characters
• Writing:  Writing about personal experiences
• Math: Numbers 11-15
• Science: What are Natural Resources?

Reminders:

• There is a G/T information meeting tomorrow night at 6:00.  If you would like to learn more about this program, please be sure to attend.
• If you come eat lunch with your child, we ask that you stay in the cafeteria or at the picnic tables outside.  For safety reasons, please do not be in the hallways or the classrooms.
• The weather is starting to get cooler.  You may want to send extra clothes that are winter appropriate for your child.  Also, please make sure your child has a jacket.  We try to go outside to play everyday!
• Progress Reports for the 2nd 9 Weeks will be coming home soon, so be on the lookout.
• Our class Christmas Party will be December 18th at 1:30, so mark your calendars.  More infor to come.

Have a great week!