READING
Next week we will be reading three biographies. We will learn what makes a good biography and trying writing a biography including a time line of the person's life.
In phonics we will be focusing on the r-controlled vowels and the final syllables -tion and -ture..
Vocabulary words are biograph, event, information, champion, fact and president.
Comprehension strategies are rereading for understanding, evaluating, and visualizing.
In grammar we will be working on nouns and pronouns.
MATH
In math we will be on using money, comparing money amounts and adding and subtracting money problems.
Social Studies
We will be studying government and presidents next week along with doing some Presidents' Day Activities.
Science
We will be finding out how to take care of natural resources, pollution and how to reuse materials and not waste them. We will have our unit test on Friday.
Student of the Week
Megan is the Student of the Week! She likes dogs, Barbies and eating M & M's. Megan wishes that she could have another dog. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. When Megan grows up she wants to be a Teacher.
Iowa Testing
Thank you to the PTO for the delicious tangerines and juice boxes. The children enjoyed the treat!
Valentine’s Day Party
Thank you our Valentine’s Day parties were great! Thank you to all the helpers who organized our games and those who provided snacks. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated! The children had a wonderful time!
Character Counts
Our new pillar for the month of February is trustworthiness. Being honest, completing homework independently, playing by the rules, and being on time are some of the characteristics of a trustworthy person. Please have your child wear blue on Fridays during February.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb. 26 – Spring Pictures
Mar. 2 – Casimer Pulaski Day – No School
Mar. 10 – Report Cards
Mar. 12 – Early dismissal day
Mar. 13 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School
Happy Valentines
Day!
