READING
Our next story is called Officer Buckle and Gloria. It is a humorous fictional story about a policemen who loves to give safety tips to school children, but nobody every listens – until he brings a dog named Gloria.
In phonics we will be focusing on the the vowel pairs ow and oa, r-controlled vowels or and ar, and the endings -tion and -ture.
Vocabulary words are accident, audience, officer, attention, commands, and safety.
Comprehension strategies are drawing conclusions and monitor/clarify.
In grammar we will be working on nouns and pronouns .
Reading Logs are due on Friday, February 1st.
In math we started our next chapter on telling time. We are learning to tell time to the quarter hour and in 5 minute increments. Practice telling time at home with your child.
Science
Thank you to the PTO for bringing the Willowbrook Wildlife Haven to our school. We were able to meet the owls “Otis” and “Juneau”. We learned a lot about owls.
animal is a parrot. His favorite color is blue. When Sufyan grows up he wants to be a Firefighter.
H appy Birthday!
Krish – Jan. 24
Tayler – Jan. 24
Emma – Jan. 27
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. 30 – Early Dismissal at 12:00
Feb. 1 – Reading Logs are Due
Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Party at 2:00
Feb. 18 – President's Day – No School