READING
After spring
break, we will be reading a story called Carousel. It is a realistic story about a girl named
Alex whose father doesn't get home in time for her birthday. This makes Alex angry, but after a night
filled with strange dreams, she awakens to find that her father has
returned.
In phonics we will be
focusing on words that end in -y and the un- prefix..
Vocabulary words are
angry, fussed, groaned, grumbled, grumpily and promised.
Comprehension strategy is
making judgments.
In grammar we will be
working on past tense verbs.
MATH
In math we are
starting a chapter on place value to the hundreds place. Please remember to continue to practice
flashcards with your child.
Science
We are learning about nutrition and eating healthy.
We will be learning about the five food groups and what foods belong in
each group.
Field
Trip
On Wednesday, May 21st we will be
going on our field trip to the DuPage Children’s Museum. We will be leaving at 9:00, so please make
sure your child is on time for school.
Please make sure they have a sack lunch.
We will be eating in our classroom when we return from the museum. No hot lunch will be served that day.
Olsats
The Olsat tests are in the office and will be sent home with
their report cards. If you would like a
copy of them, send in a self-addressed, stamped envelope and they will be
mailed to you. You can also stop in the
office to request a copy of the results.
Happy Birthday!
May
13 - Augustas
ANNOUNCEMENTS
May
21 – Field Trip
May 26 – Memorial
Day – No School
June 6 – Pen Pal
Visit
June 9 – Picnic
Day
June 12 – Last Day
of School – Dismissal at 12:00
