News for Oct. 22

Reading: We are discussing metacognition right now – that is thinking about our thinking!  The children will learn a variety of strategies to apply to tricky words.  As they think about the story and the strategy, it will help them figure out the word and comprehend the story.

Math:  We are working on adding coins, specifically the penny and nickel.  Some children are having a very difficult time with this.  Please spend a few minutes with your child everyday adding pennies and nickels.  We do it at math warm-up time and for math games, but extra practice would be beneficial!

Writing: The children are working on writing “small moments”.  This past week we’ve worked on how to revise a story.  The children know that they need to check their work.  They look and see if they need to add details to their picture or to their words. 

Halloween Party:  We will celebrate Halloween the afternoon of Oct. 31. Your child should bring his/her costume in a bag with his/her name on it.  The children will change into costumes after lunch recess (12:15 p.m.)  Then we will join the other 1st-3rd grade students and parade downtown - weather permitting.  We’ll come back to school and walk through the 4^th grade “wax museum” and then return to our classroom for games and treats.  I’m sending home a separate note asking parents to provide something for our party.

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 23 – Family Night Fiesta  5:00-7:00 p.m.

Oct. 25 – Library day

Oct. 31 – Halloween Party

Nov. 1 – No school ISD in-service day

Monday and Tuesday – P.E.

Wednesday – Computer lab

Friday - Music

Newsletter for Oct. 5

Reading: The children will be learning about reading with a partner.  They will learn how to sit with each other, how to talk about their books and plan how to read together.  The children will also learn more about Text-to-Text and Text-to-Self connections and how it helps us comprehend a story better. Finally, the children will learn about metacognition which is thinking about our thinking.

Math:  We are beginning unit 2.  Some of the skills the children will learn this month is adding and subtracting, counting pennies and nickels, telling time to the hour and more number stories.  We are learning some new math strategies for adding.  Ask your child if he/she can tell you what happens when you add 0 to a number or when you add 1 to a number.

Writing: The children are working on writing “small moments”.  A small moment is a true story that happened to your child.  It might be about a fishing trip, a walk in the woods, a birthday party, etc.  The story just has to be about them so they can add the details.  We will also work on revising our writing pieces later this month.

Social Studies:  We are finishing our unit about families.  Look for a paper to fill out with your child about your family.  We will begin a science unit on Sorting by Properties.

Up-Coming Events:

Oct. 15 – delayed start

Oct. 23 – Family Night Fiesta

Oct. 31 – Halloween Party (more info. to follow)

Oct. 11 & 25 – Library days

 

Monday and Tuesday – P.E.

Wednesday – Computer lab

Friday - Music

Book-It started this month!  Have your child read 15-20 min. at least 4 days a week then return the signed calendar and your child earns a coupon for a free personal pan pizza!

Happy Birthday! 

Bret – Oct. 21

 

Leah – Oct. 28