February 12, 2010

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 worked on telling time after the hour in 5 minute increments. Next week we will be learning to tell time before the hour, make reasonable estimates and determine how much time has passed from start to finish.

Science
We will be learning about weather, seasons, how to measure weather and the water cycle.

Student of the Week
Mairead is the Student of the Week! She likes to do cheerleading and play soccer. Her favorite colors are red, white and blue. Her favorite animal is a dog. When Mairead grows up she wants to be a Pediatric Nurse.

Iowa Testing
Thank you to the PTO for the delicious animal crackers and juice boxes. The children enjoyed the treat!

Valentine’s Day Party
Thank you our Valentine’s Day party was 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!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb. 25 – Spring Pictures
Mar. 1– Casimer Pulaski Day – No School
Mar. 9 – Report Cards
Mar. 12 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School

Happy Valentines Day!