April 25, 2014

READING

                    This week we will be reading two stories about dinosaurs.  Little Grunt and the Big Egg is a fiction story and Mighty Dinosaurs is a non-fiction story.  We will be comparing the literature and discuss cause and effect.

          In phonics  we will be focusing on words with nd, nt, mp, ng, nk and the vowel pairs ow and oa.

          Vocabulary words are disaster, earthquake, erupting, lava, pitch, volcano, fossils, packs, prey, remains and reptile.

          Comprehension strategies are cause and effect and drawing conclusions.

                   In grammar we will be working on singular possessive nouns and plural possessive nouns.

           

         
                 MATH

                             We have begun our chapter on measurement.  We are measuring objects in inches.  Next week we will be measuring in yards, feet, inches, centimeters and meters. 

Open House

          I enjoyed seeing everyone at the Open House!  Thank you to everyone who for the gift certificates for the book fair.  I was able to purchase books for our classroom to enjoy.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness!  The children have been working very hard and it shows in their beautiful work.  I’m very proud of them and you should be too.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 1 – Reading Logs are Due

May 16 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 26 – Memorial Day- No School

April 17, 2014

READING

            Next week we will continue working on the story Ants.  In phonics  we will be focusing on the word endings -nd, -nt, -mp, -ng, -nk, base words and endings in nouns -s, -es, -ies.

            Vocabulary words are antennae, colonies, larvae, cocoons, fungus, and tunnels.

            Comprehension strategies are rereading for understanding, cause and effect, and fact and opinion.

                        In grammar we will be working on singular and possessive nouns.

                   
                 MATH

                             In math we are finishing our chapter plane figures and will have our chapter test on Wednesday.  Our next chapter will be on measurement.  We will be learning about length, capacity, perimeter and area.   Please continue to practice flashcards at home.

Science

          Our caterpillars have built a chrysalis and will soon be turning into butterflies.   We can’t wait until they turn into butterflies.  You can view them at Open House.   We are still learning about the Rainforests of the World.

Micah – April 14 Lucas – April 16

Open House

          Our spring open house will be on April 24th from 6:30-8:00.  All family members are welcome to attend the open house and see all of our beautiful

work on display. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 24 – Open House and Book Fair

May 1 – Reading Logs are Due

May 16 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 26 – Memorial Day – No School

April 11, 2014

READING

            Thank you for sending in the Animal report sheets.  We are using these to write an expository report in school.  We will be writing our reports on our chosen animal.  These will be on display at Open House.    We will be taking the OLSAT tests next week.   This is not a test that your child can study for at home.  They just have to try to do their best.  We will not be having a spelling test next week since it is a short week.

                       

           
                   MATH

                                   

            Next week we will continue to learn about plane figures.  Please remember to continue to practice flashcards at home. 

Science

            We are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly.  We have 9 caterpillars (larva) in our classroom.  We will be observing them by using magnifying glasses.  We will be working in a journal to record what we are learning and the stages of development from egg to butterflies.

Student  of the Week

Lily is the Student of the Week!  She likes to Irish dance, play basketball and  do fun things with her family. Her favorite animal is a puppy . Her favorite colors are violet red, teal and purple.   When Lily grows up she wants to be a Wedding Planner or a Teacher.

 

 

 Andrew – April 4

Open House

Our spring open house will be on April 24th from 6:30-8:00.  All family members are welcome to attend and see all of our beautiful work on display.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 16 – Animal Poster is due

April 17 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

April 18 – No School

April 24 – Open House