Monday, April 27, 2015

Week at a Glance: April 27-May 1

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:
  • Phonics/Sight Words: CVC, blends, digraph review, new sight words: from, are
  • Reading: Features of non-fiction text
  • Writing: Poetry
  • Math: Measurement and Reviewing addition/subtraction
  • Science: Plants
Reminders:
  • Our class play will be Thursday, May 14th.  Please make sure you have returned the permission slip, so we can make changes if needed.
  • Our field trip to the San Antonio Aquarium is Friday, May 22nd.  Permission slips were sent home today.
  • If you would like to order a Field Day Shirt, here is the link.  http://expertees.com/sc/i79o89.  I know some were having trouble with it.  Field Day will be the last week of May.  When I have more information, I will pass it on.
  • We will have our last Book Fair next week.  More information will be sent home soon.
Have a great week!

Monday, April 6, 2015

Week at a Glance: April 6-10

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:
  • Phonics/Sight Words: beginning blends and digraphs (sh, th, ch, wh), new sight word: his
  • Reading: Features of non-fiction text
  • Writing: Writing for a Reason
  • Math: Introducing coins, Teen number review
  • Social Studies: Our Neighborhood
Reminders:
  • Report cards will go home Wednesday, April 8th.
  • Reading folders will be coming home again this week.  We were busy assessing for report cards last week.  Sorry they didn't get sent home.
  • We try to play outside everyday.  With it heating up, please make sure your child has weather appropriate clothing.  We don't want anyone to get too hot!
In other news, Marcus (aka Mr. Cargill) and I are excited to announce that Baby Cargill is expected to arrive at the end of September.  I am sure some of your kiddos have already shared our news.  We are so excited for this new chapter in our lives.  Thoughts and prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby are much appreciated!