Week at a Glance: Feb 2-6

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

• Phonics/Sight Words: short /i/ words, beginning blends, middle and ending sounds, sight words:  in, she
• Reading: What do good readers do to get ready to read?
• Writing: Continuing with personal narratives. 
• Math: One more/One less and numbers 16-20
• Science: Energy (Heat, Light, Sound)

Reminders:

• Thursday, February 5th is the 100th day of school.  I can't wait to see the shirts your kiddos have created!
• Look for a new snack calendar in folders today.
• Look for the Valentine's note in folders this week.

Have a great week!

Week at a Glance: Jan 26-30

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Sorry I have not posted in a couple of weeks.  Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: short /u/ words, beginning blends, middle and ending sounds, sight words :that, was
• Reading: Visualizing, predicting, connecting, making inferences, and reviewing patterns in books
• Writing: Continuing with personal narratives.  I can't wait for the kiddos to publish their books!
• Math: Adding/subtracting to 10, and numbers 16-20
• Science: Energy (Heat, Light, Sound)

Reminders:

• Scholastic Book Order went home Friday.  These orders are due Friday, January 30th.
• The 100th day of School is Thursday, February 5th.  We will have a fashion show to model the students' 100 day t-shirts.
• We will not have a Valentine's Day party, but we will exchange cards Friday, February 13th.  I will be sending home a class list soon.

Here are a few pictures of our work from last week:

Writing about Martin Luther King, Jr.

 "He didn't let people fight.  He wanted people to sit on the bus whereever they wanted."

"He helps people be nice to others."

We Have a Dream!

 "the world will be safe."

 "that people will be happy."

 "that people will keep the world clean."

"to celebrate Martin Luther King."

Seasons Flip Books

 "It does not snow in La Vernia."

 "In Spring, it can have a lot of flowers."

 "Summer is hot."

"On Fall, leaves start to fall."

Our Week at a Glance: Jan 5-9 (And a few pictures too!)

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas break! I enjoyed spending time with my family in beautiful Frisco, Colorado.  We had so much fun, but I was definitely ready to get back to warmer weather!

Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: -et word family, beginning and ending sounds, sight word review
• Reading: Making inferences, and How can patterns help us read?
• Writing: Writing about personal narratives, We will being writing little books!
• Math: Adding/subtracting to 10
• Science: Weather

Reminders:

• We try to go outside if it is possible because your children need to play. Please make sure your child is dressed for colder weather.
• I have a project up on the non-profit website DonorsChoose.org.  I am asking for donations to purchase a listening center and books for our classroom.  All donations made will be matched 100% using the promo code SPARK until Wednesday.  Any little bit helps!  Here is the link:
• Listen Up! Donor's Choose Project

Here are a few pictures of some of our holiday activities.  Enjoy!

We learned all about holidays around the world.

In Mexico, they celebrate Christmas with Pinatas.

 In China, they celebrate the new year with fireworks and releasing lanterns into the night sky.

In Hawaii they greet each other with leis and say "Mele Kalikimaka" which means Merry Christmas.

 The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated in Germany.

During Kwanzaa families use Mkekas (woven mats).  These mats represent their African heritage.

We also loved hearing the story of Polar Express and looking at the model train!

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!

Week at a Glance: Nov. 4-7

I hope everyone had a great Halloween and a great weekend! I have definitely enjoyed the extra hour today!  Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Language Arts: Letters Ii and Jj, new sight words: can, to, making text to text connections (comparing and contrasting stories), making a plan to share books with a buddy, writing to share, segmenting words into syllables, identifying beginning sound
• Math: Adding and Subtracting within 5
• Social Studies: Voting
• Science:  Observing, describing, and sorting rocks

Reminders:

• Tuesday, November 4th is the 50th day of school.  We will do some fun things to celebrate.  Your children can also dress up in their 50's gear.
• If you would like to order pictures, please send in the order form as soon as you can!
• Picture retakes will be November 11th.  If you want your child to retake their pictures, please return the proofs of the first picture.
• Don't forget to send snack on your child's snack day.  We now have 22 students in the class.  Your child can also bring something for "Show and Tell" that day.

Have a great week!