Friday, September 26, 2014

Week ending 9/26/14

Definitely felt like Fall today!  Have you been apple picking yet?  We went last weekend and it was so great!  I hope everyone had a nice day off from school and wonderful day of family and friends if you're celebrating.  We've really been getting the routines in place, especially in reading and writing workshop.  Students know what to expect and are working really hard!
Important information:

  • If there is a dismissal change, please let me know.  Students who usually take the bus and aren't  or those who usually go to extended but don't, may not remember what they are doing and I don't want to put them on a bus if there's no one to get them or keep them when you're waiting for them.  Also, if you're taking a child from another class, be sure that the other teachers know where that student is going.  If not, we may be calling you.  Thanks for your cooperation!
  • Picture Day is Wednesday, October 1st.
  • Flu Clinic is Friday, October 3rd.
3, 2, 1 things from room 250…

3 skills we practiced this week: We practiced our number combinations with addition and subtraction by playing various games and activities during math time.  We've worked on making clear, descriptive, and specific observations during science and set up our science notebooks with a cover, table of contents, and writing with sketches.  During writing, we continue to work on telling a story across 5 pages and have started rereading our work to be sure it sounds right, looks right, and makes sense.

2 things to ask your child:  What does I PICK mean when choosing books?  This is something (along with the 5 Finger Rule) that we will work on all year as we choose just right books.  I PICK stands for: I can choose just right books based on Purpose, Interest, Comprehension, and Knowing the words.  Also, ask your child which books they've been reading during reading workshop.  

1 thing coming up: Next week, we will start our social studies unit on the United States, map skills, and a focus on where we are in the world.

Have a great weekend!
Megan

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