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 .
Reading Logs are due on Friday, February 1st.
We will be finishing up our chapter on money next week. Our test will be on Thursday. Our next chapter will be on telling time. We will be learning to tell time to the quarter hour and in 5 minute increments. Practice telling time at home with your child.
Catherine is the Student of the Week! She likes to do gymnastics, is good at archery and has a home in Australia. Her favorite animal is an elephant. Her favorite color is pink. When Catherine grows up she wants to be a Gymnast.
Field Trip
We had a great time visiting the firehouse today. We received a tour of the firehouse and Lt. Tabisz was a wonderful tour guide.
Social Studies
We learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his hopes and dreams for the world.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. 25 – Pajama Day
Jan. 30 – Early Dismissal at 12:00
Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Party at 2:00
Feb. 18 – President's Day – No School
