Monday, November 17, 2008

November 17, 2008







READING
Next week we will be having a writer's workshop on persuasive writing. The children will be learning how to persuade someone of something through their writing.
In phonics we will be focusing on the digraphs th, wh, sh, ch and the long vowel sounds of e and a.
In grammar we will be working on combining sentences.






MATH
In math we going to be finishing our chapter on 2 digit addition. Our chapter test will be on Wednesday. Our next chapter will introducing 2 digit subtraction. Please remember to practice flash cards daily.



Parent Teacher Conferences
Today your child is bringing home a parent/teacher conference slip. Please sign it and return it to school as soon as possible. Conferences are the week of December 1st through the 5th.



Classroom Rules
Some of the children in the class are still having difficulty following classroom rules/manners. Parents please remind your children of the school rules and kindness to others. They should be polite and listen to our guest readers and teachers coming into our classroom teaching us.



Student of the Week
Chris is the Student of the Week! He likes ipods, digital cameras, club penguin and eating pie. Chris wishes that he could be the President of the United States. His favorite color is orange. When Chris grows up he wants to be a Dad.



Nov. 15th – Adam



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nov. 11th – Veterans' Day – No School
Nov. 19th - 2nd Grade Music Program
Nov. 21st – End of the 1st Trimester
Nov, 26-28 – Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2th – Report Cards