READING
Next week we will be working on fables, poetry and Thanksgiving activities. There will no no newsletter next week.
After Thanksgiving, we will be reading a photo essay about a boy named David who visits a firehouse with his class. At the firehouse, they see different fire trucks and even help wash one!
In phonics we will be focusing on the the vowel pairs ai, ay and compound words.
Vocabulary words are chief, dispatch, emergencies, fire engine, firefighters, gear, clothes, guess and order.
Comprehension strategies are topic, main idea and details.
In grammar we will be working on special nouns.
MATH
In math we are exploring how to subtract 1-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers and then subtracting 2-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers. Our chapter test will be on Tuesday. After Thanksgiving, our next chapter will be a continuation of 2-digit subtraction. Please remember to practice flash cards daily.
Happy Birthday
Gia – November 16
Alexis – November 20
Student of the WeekDavion is the Student of the Week! He likes to play football, do back flips, and jump very high . His favorite animal is a tiger . His favorite colors are red and black. When Davion grows up he wants to be an Artist.
Social Studies
We learning about the Pilgrims, the Native American Indians and the First Thanksgiving. Next week we will learn about the Pilgrims and how the First Thanksgiving was created.
Music Concert
The children did a great job at the music concert! I am very proud of them!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nov. 23rd – Report Cards go home
Nov. 23rd – Funny Feet Day – wear silly socks or silly shoes to school
Nov. 24 -26 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 29-Dec. 3 – Parent Teacher Conferences
Happy Thanksgiving!
