December 13, 2013

READING

            Next week we will be doing Christmas Around the world and holiday activities.  We will not be reading a new story until January.  Reading logs are due January 6th. 

                               MATH

                                    We are finishing our chapter on 2-digit subtraction next week.  We will have our chapter test on Thursday.  Our next chapter will be continuing 2-digit subtraction. 

           

Social Studies

             Next week we will be learning about Christmas Around the World.  We will learn about the customs of five different countries in the world.  We will be learning about China, Poland, Sweden, Israel and Mexico.  Look for the Christmas Around the World folder to come home this week.

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.  We had fun exploring owl pellets to see what animal bones we could find inside of them. 

Student  of the Week

Natalie is the Student of the Week!  She likes to use her phone, play tennis and has a cat that does tricks.   Her favorite animal is a cat.  Her favorite color is blue.   When Natalie grows up she wants to be a Tennis Player.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dec. 20 – Holiday Party

Dec. 23-Jan. 5 – Winter Break

Jan. 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

Jan. 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Day

I am wishing you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

December 6, 2013

READING

            Next week we will be having a writer's workshop on persuasive writing.  The children will be learning how to persuade someone of something through their writing.

                       

                               MATH

                                      We will be finishing our chapter on 2-digit addition.  Our chapter test will be on Monday.  In our next chapter, we will be learning about 2-digit subtraction.  It will be helpful to your child to have them practice subtraction flashcards.

            **Please make sure you send in the following coins in a small container or baggie (with your child's name on it) with the following coins:  20 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes and 7 quarters.**

Holiday Mitten Tree

We are collecting mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves to donate to needy families.  We will be collecting these items until December 19.

  

   Happy Birthday!        

Dec. 2 - Hannah

Student  of the Week

Katie is the Student of the Week!  She has her own ipad, likes to play soccer and makes bracelets with her Rainbow Loom.  Her favorite animal is a dog.  Her favorite color is blue.   When Katie grows up she wants to be a Teacher.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dec. 17 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

Dec. 20 – Holiday Party

Dec. 23 -Jan.5 – Winter Break

January 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Day