Week ending 12/23/16

Hi families!  This is the last post for this 2016 year!  Amazing how far we've come this year so far and how much more we have to go!  Friday is our 73rd day in school.

3, 2, 1 things you should know...
3 read aloud we read during the week were Animal's Santa, Potato Latkes, and Kwanza.  We know that many of the students are celebrating this upcoming week.  As a class, we've talked about what the holidays have in common and how they may be different.  This is not done in a religious way, but light is a theme through each holiday as well as joining with family and friends.
We know some students will be celebrating holidays in January as well and we look forward to sharing what that looks like then!
**Ask your child what they're most looking forward to over the winter break!

2 social studies activities we worked on were Luis on the Map (comparing Luis's story to our Me on the Map story) and watching a DVD on the geography of Mexico.
**Ask your child about 1 item they saw in the video today that stuck with them.

1 writing workshop unit we have started is writing an informational book on their own chosen topic.  We started with brainstorming, moved on to writing a table of contents to help us think of chapters, and then we began the writing.  They are very proud of their work so far as they are the experts in these topics and will be able to share with the class when complete.
**Ask your child which topic they have decided to write about and to tell you two chapters they've decided on.

I hope everyone has a wonderful break and enjoys their holiday if you are celebrating!
Rest, relax, enjoy this time with family and friends and cherish the memories.
Mrs. DeKing