READING
Our next two stories are in our Theme Wrap-Up. The first one is called Grandpa's Corner Store It is about when a giant supermarket opens in the neighborhood Lucy tries to help her Grandfather save his small corner grocery store. The second story is called Barrio: Jose's Neighborhood it is about a San Francisco neighborhood. We will be comparing these stories with the other literature we have read in our theme.
In phonics we will be focusing on the the vowel pairs ai, ay and the endings -er and -est.
Vocabulary words are deliveries, grocery store, flyer, success, grand opening, supermarket, barrio, harvest, customs, fiesta and traditions.
Comprehension strategies are summarizing and making inferences.
In grammar we will be working on special nouns .
MATH
We have finished our chapter on probability. Our next chapter is on counting money. Please make sure you have sent in the following coin in a small container (with name on lid) with the following coins. 20 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes and 7 quarters.
Student of the WeekSean is the Student of the Week! He likes to play the drums and ride horses. His favorite color is purple. His favorite animal is a dog When Sean grows up, he wants to be a Cowboy.
Science
We are learning about sand, soil and how fossils are made. We will be making our own fossils next week with a Science test on this unit.
Social Studies
We are learning about Martin Luther King Jr., and his beliefs and dreams for a better world. Our next chapter will be about our country, voting and the government.
Handwriting
We started to learn how to write in cursive. I will be sending home homework to practice the letters we are working on in school.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King's Birthday – No School
Jan. 22 – Magic of Books Assembly
Jan. 29 – Movie Night
Feb. 15 – President's Day – No school
