READING
Next week we will be reading two stories to compare fantasy and nonfiction. The fantasy story is about two hippos named George and Martha, Round and Round. The nonfiction story is from the magazine Ranger Rick called Hippos.
We will be working on the comprehension strategy of connecting and comparing. Phonics lessons will review the short vowels and concentrate on the long vowel a vccv pattern. Vocabulary words will be cross, observed, thoroughly, unmoved, herds, mammal, moisture, nostrils, relatives, moisture, sunscreen and wicked. High-frequency story words are bought, front, kitchen, until and roll. Our grammar lessons will review naming and action part of sentences.
MATH
In math we finished our chapter on subtraction. We have started a new chapter on place value. We will be counting, reading and writing numbers up to 100. We will identify the place value of each digit (ones, tens, hundreds). We will be comparing numbers. Remember to keep practicing the addition and subtraction flash cards at home.
Character Counts
The Character Counts pillar for the month of October is Responsibility. Have your child show spirit by wearing green every Friday in October. We will be discussing responsible behavior at school and at home.
Library
Due to scheduling for our RTI classes our library check out day changed from Tuesday to Mondays. We will still have library time with Mrs. Bouton on Thursdays.
Student of the Week
Sarah is the Student of the Week! She likes teddy bears, eating apples, watermelon and candy. Sarah wishes that she could have a baby bird. Her favorite color is pink. When Sarah grows up she wants to be a Mom.
Scholastic Books Order
If you would like to order books from Lucky Book Club, please fill out the form. Return it to school with a check made out to Scholastic Book Club. This needs to be returned to school by October 2nd.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 10th – Field Trip to Robert Crown
October 10th – Gym Night
October 13th – Columbus Day – No School
