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.
Student of the Week
Joey is the Student of the Week! He likes to play at the park. His favorite animal is a monkey and his favorite color is blue. When Joey grows up he wants to be a Teacher.
Character Counts
The Character Counts pillar for the month of October is Responsibility. Have your child show spirit by wearing green every Wednesday in October. We will be discussing responsible behavior at school and at home.
Reading Logs
Reading logs are due on October 1st. All the children who have read for 21 days in September will participate in a reading party. We will have lunch in our classroom and watch a movie.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 1st -School Pictures
October 2nd - Kids on the Block Assembly
October 12th – Columbus Day – No School
October 16h – Gym Night
