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, burrio, harvest, customs, fiesta and traditions.
Comprehension strategies are summarizing and making inferences.
In grammar we will be working on special nouns .
MATH
In math we finished our chapter on money and had our chapter test today. Our next chapter will continue with money. We will be learning how to make change, add and subtract money amounts and learn about the decimal point and dollar sign.
Student of the Week
Dalya is the Student of the Week! She likes to read books, play with her baby brother and clean her room. Her favorite animal is a cat . Her favorite colors are gold and silver. When Dalya grows up she wants to be a Doctor.
Happy Birthday
Davion– January 18
PBIS
Next week, January 24-28, Elizabeth Ide will be implementing an approach to discipline called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.
We will begin by establishing clear expectations for behavior that will be taught, modeled and reinforced across all settings and by all staff. Our week will culminate with a juggling celebration assembly.
Social Studies
Next week we will learn about the local government, state government and the election process.
Supplies Needed
Each child needs to bring in a shoe box for making a valentine holder. The box needs a lid that fits on the box. Make sure your child's name is on the box.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. 27 – Pajama Day
Feb. 8 - 100th Day of School!
Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Party at 2:00
Feb. 21 – President's Day – No School
