Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Highlights

We read “The Thankful Book” by Todd Parr and wrote about what we are thankful for.  We worked on making our writing interesting by adding details and description.  As part of our school writing residency, author Cathy Beveridge, also helped us use sensory words to write fall poems.  In Science, we tested a variety of materials to see which ones would be attracted by a magnet.  In Math, we learned that some questions can have multiple answers that are correct.  For example, a number of different pattern cores can be created using 2 green, 1 yellow and 2 blue snap cubes.  This week we also practiced logging onto the computers using our student numbers.

Important Dates/Information

On Tuesday students will bring home notes about our upcoming Halloween dance and picture day.

Oct. 10- Scholastic book orders due

Oct. 18- Picture Day

Oct. 25-Halloween Dance

Zippers/Shoelaces

There are a number of students who are not able to tie their shoelaces, or zip up their jackets/sweaters independently.  If your child is reliant on adults or their peers to zip up their jacket, please have them practice this skill at home.   Please do not send shoes with laces unless your child is able to tie them independently and in an efficient manner.

Headphones

If possible, we would like each child to bring in a pair of headphones or ear buds (labeled and in a ziplock bag) by Oct. 30 for personal use with school electronic devices.   

Homework

Home Reading

Please make time for your child to read for about 15 minutes each day.  I am asking parents to sign a reading log since many students are reporting that they are not reading on a consistent basis.  Please send the reading log to school with your child each day in the home reading bag.

-Practice the spelling list provided at conferences

-Practice skip counting by 2, 5 and 10 forwards and backwards (A 100 chart was sent home for students to refer to when practicing.  This chart can remain at home.)

Ask me about:

What metals will a magnet attract?  (Iron, nickel, steel and cobalt)

Are you arriving at school on time and are ready when morning announcements and attendance start?