Friday, November 15, 2013

November 15, 2013


READING

            Next week we will be reading the stories The Incredible Painting by Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee and The Ghost-Eye Tree by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault.  In this story, a brother and sister are fearful of a tree they pass on their way to get a pail of milk on a dark, windy night.  We will be using wondering to understand the story.  The students will make predictions and infer.  They will refer to the story to support their thinking.


                           MATH

                                    In math we are continuing to work on 2-digit addition.  We are solving addition problems with regrouping.   Our chapter test will be next week.  Our next chapter will continue with 2-digit addition.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

Social Studies/Science
We are 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.  We are finishing our science unit on Motion.  We will have our science test next week.

Recess
          We go outside for recess unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees.  The children will 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.

Student  of the Week
Augustas is the Student of the Week!  He likes to swim, ride his motorcycle and make rainbow looms.    His favorite animal is a dog and his favorite color is red.   When Augustas grows up he wants to be a Scientist.




ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 20 – Early Dismissal at 12:00
November 26th – Report Cards go home

Nov. 27th-29th – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School