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.
MATH
In math we are beginning our next chapter on probability. We will predict if an event is certain or impossible, record possible outcomes, and solve problems by making predictions.
Student of the Week
Phillip is the Student of the Week! He likes eating hot dogs, guitars and Pokemon. Phillip wishes that he had could win first place in swimming. His favorite color is red. When Phillip grows up he wants to be a Police Officer.
Science
Next week we will be reviewing the Earth's surface. Tuesday we will have a test. Study the vocabulary cards that I am sending home with your child.
Handwriting
Next week we will be working on the letters l, b, and h. I am sending home homework to practice these letters.
Supplies Needed
Your child will need to bring in for math a small container (with name on lid) with the following coins. 20 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes and 7 quarters. Please send this in as soon as possible.
Each child needs to bring in a shoe box for making a valentine holder. The box needs a lid that fits on the box. Make sure your child's name is on the box.
Thank you to the PTO for the “Rockin' Ronald Mc Donald” Assembly. We enjoyed the assembly and learned that Readers are Leaders!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. 30 – Movie Night
Feb. 9 – Iowa Testing
Feb. 16 – President's Day – No School
Mar. 2 – Casimer Pulaski Day – No School
Mar. 12 – Early dismissal day
Mar. 13 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School
