April 24, 2015

READING

          Next week we will be reading a book called Owl Moon.  We will be learning about owls and do some opinion writing.  We will be asking the essential question:  Why do readers and writers compare and contrast stories by different authors and genres?

           

         
                 MATH

            Next week we will be working on repeated addition, building arrays and equal groups.

MAPS Testing

          Next week we will be taking the MAPS test on Monday and Wednesday.  Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast.

                            

Open House

          I enjoyed seeing everyone at the Open House!  Thank you to everyone who for the gift certificates for the book fair.  I was able to purchase books for our classroom to enjoy.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness!  The children have been working very hard and it shows in their beautiful work.  I’m very proud of them and you should be too.

Science

          Our caterpillars have built a chrysalis and will soon be turning into butterflies.   We can’t wait until they turn into butterflies. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 1 – Reading Logs are Due

Field Trip permission slips are due

May 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Memorial Day- No School

April 17, 2015

READING

             Next week we will finishing our Habitat Research Reports.  We will be sharing them with our class.  Look for them on display at Open House.  The children did a great job on this project!

                  
                 MATH

                             We started our chapter on telling time.  Have your child practice telling time at home.  Next week we will work on data and graphs.

Science

          Our caterpillars have started to build a chrysalis and will soon be turning into butterflies.   We can’t wait until they turn into butterflies.  You can view them at Open House.   

 Open House

          Our spring open house will be on April 23rd from 6:30-8:00.  All family members are welcome to attend the open house and see all of our beautiful work on display. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 23 – Open House and Book Fair

May 1 – Reading Logs are Due

May 13 – Field trip to Brookfield Zoo

May 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

April 10, 2015

READING

            We will be doing research on two habitats and write a report on these habitats.  We will use books and online sources to help us learn information on our chosen habitats.  These will be on display at Open House.   

                       

           
                   MATH

                                   

            We will be finishing our chapter on measurement next week.  Our next unit is on time, data and graphs.

Science

            We are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly.  We have 8 caterpillars  (larvae) in our classroom.  We will be observing them by using magnifying glasses.  We will be working in a journal to record what we are learning and the stages of development from egg to butterflies.

Open House

Our spring open house and book fair will be on April 24th from 6:30-8:00.  All family members are welcome to attend and see all of our beautiful work on display.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 24 – Open House and Book Fair