READING
Next week we will be reading a story called Jalapeno Bagels. It is about a boy named Pablo who spends an early morning at his parents' bakery. When Pablo decides which bread he will bring to school for International Day, he chooses one that shows his Mexican-Jewish-American heritage.
In phonics we will be focusing on contractions.
Vocabulary words are bakery, culture, customer, dough, ingredients, recipe.
Comprehension strategy is following directions.
In grammar we will be working on present tense verbs.
MATH
Next week on Thursday, we will be having our chapter test on measurement. Our next chapter will be on weight, mass, capacity and temperature.
Science
After spring break we will be studying the rain forest and butterflies. Next week, I will be sending home information on the rain forest poster project and rain forest animal reports. These will be due after spring break. Over the break would be a great time to get started on these projects.
Student of the Week
Gia is the Student of the Week! She likes to play the guitar, ride horses and do gymnastics. Her favorite animal is a horse. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. When Gia grows up she wants to be a Teacher.Supplies Needed
We will be doing a special project in April. We need an empty toilet paper tube for the project. Please send in one tube to school with your child.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 28 – Spring Break Begins
April 4 – Classes Resume
April 5 – No School – Teacher Institute Day
