READING
Next week we will be reading a story called The Big Bushy Mustache. It about a boy who gets a part in a school play. The mustache he wears in the play makes him look like his father, so he wears it home. Unfortunately, he loses it.
In phonics we will be focusing on the the vowel pairs ou, ow and the suffixes -ly and -ful.
Vocabulary words are bushy, costume, disguise, handsome, mirror, behind, soldier, story and mustache.
Comprehension strategies are predict/infer and problem solving.
In writing we will be working on writing a paragraph with a problem and solution.
In grammar we will be working on plurals.
MATH
We started counting on using various coins. We are counting with half-dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. Next week we will finish this chapter on money with a chapter test. Our next chapter continues with counting money.
Student of the Week
Brenna is the Student of the Week! She likes to play soccer, swim on the Hornet swim club and has a lot of friends. Her favorite animal is a dolphin. Her favorite color is green. When Brenna grows up she wants to be a Teacher.
Social Studies
We are learning about Martin Luther King Jr., and his beliefs and dreams for a better world.
Recess
We go outside for recess unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees. The children need to bring snow pants and boots in order to play in the snow. Any child who needs to stay inside for recess will need a doctor's note.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King's Birthday – No School
Jan. 25 – Early Dismissal Day – 12:00
Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Party
Feb. 20 – President's Day – No school
