READING
Next week we will be reading about a read park ranger from New York City and the things that he does each day as part of his job.
We will be working on the comprehension strategies of fact and opinion, rereading for understanding and making generalizations.
Our vocabulary words are exploring, protect, tours, habitat, ranger and urban.
In phonics we will be focusing on consonant clusters (r, l, s) and the two sounds for c.
In grammar we will be writing command sentences.
MATH
In math we have been working on number concepts and patterns. Next week we will be finishing our chapter on number patterns. Our chapter test will be on Tuesday. Our next chapter will be on 2-digit addition. Please remember to practice flash cards daily.
Science
We are learning about mammals and birds this week. Next week we will start learning about reptiles, amphibians and fish. We will be classifying animals according to how they are alike and different. We will learn about the habitats, young and body coverings.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are coming home today. Please sign them and send them back to school.
Art to Remember
Art to Remember packets need to come back to school by Tuesday, October 20th.
Student of the Week
Raiven is the Student of the Week! She likes to play the WII. Her favorite animal is a dog and her favorite color is red. When Raiven grows up she wants to be a Lifeguard.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct. 21st – Early Dismissal Day
Oct. 23rd – Halloween Fun Fest
Oct. 29th – Halloween Parade and Party
Oct. 30th - Teacher Institute Day – No School
Nov. 9th – Picture Retake Day
Nov. 11th – Veterans' Day – No School
Oct. 23rd – Halloween Fun Fest
Oct. 29th – Halloween Parade and Party
Oct. 30th - Teacher Institute Day – No School
Nov. 9th – Picture Retake Day
Nov. 11th – Veterans' Day – No School
