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.
Our new chapter is about solid figures. We will be identifying, sorting naming attributes of solid figures. Some of our new math vocabulary will be sphere, cone, cube, cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism, face, edge, vertex and vertices.
Ricco is the Student of the Week! He likes to collect pokemon cards, do flips off the diving board and runs very fast. His favorite animal is a guinea pig. His favorite color is yellow. When Ricco grows up he wants to be a Veteranraina.
Valentine’s Day Party
Thank you our Valentine’s Day party was great! Thank you to Mrs. Schoeberle, Mrs. McGinley, and Mrs. Rossi who organized our games and ran our party. Thank you to Mrs. Joseph, Mrs. Yacoub, Mrs. Schoeberle, Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. Mulcahy, Mrs. Rahman and Mrs. Sapeiga who provided snacks. A special Thank You to Mr. Hewawissa and Mrs. Schoeberle who covered all our valentine boxes. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated! The children had a wonderful time!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb. 20 – President's Day – No School
Feb. 23 – Spring Picture Day
Feb. 24 – Fuzzy Friend Day
Mar. 1 – Reading Logs are Due
Mar. 5 – Casimer Pulaski Day – No School
Mar. 7 – Report Cards go home
Feb. 28-Early Dismissal at 12:00
Mar. 9 – No School – Parent/ Teacher Conferences
