READING
Our next story is called Ant. It is a photo essay about the different kids of ants that are found throughout the world. We will talk about how ants work together to get food, and about the kinds of things that ants eat..
In phonics we will be focusing on the word endings -nd, -nt, -mp, -ng, -nk, base words and endings in nouns -s, -es, -ies.
Vocabulary words are antennae, colonies, larvae, cocoons, fungus, and tunnels.
Comprehension strategies are rereading for understanding, cause and effect, and fact and opinion.
In grammar we will be working on singular and possessive nouns.
MATH
In math we worked on telling time after the hour in 5 minute increments, telling time before the hour, make reasonable estimates and determine how much time has passed from start to finish. We will be finishing our chapter on time and having a chapter test next week.
Student of the Week
Tony is the Student of the Week! He likes to play video games, build legos and play soccer. His favorite animal is a bird . His favorite color is black. When Tony grows up he wants to be a Lego Inventor.
Character Counts
Our new pillar for the month of February is trustworthiness. Being honest, completing homework independently, playing by the rules, and being on time are some of the characteristics of a trustworthy person. Please have your child wear blue on Fridays during February.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb. 21 – President's Day – No School
Feb. 24 – Spring Picture Day
Mar. 1 – Report Cards go home
Feb. 28-Mar. 4 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar. 4 – No School – Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Mar. 7 – Casimer Pulaski Day – No School
Happy Valentines
Day!
