What a great week of learning we had last week! We celebrated earning our 5 compliments with 5 minutes of extra drawing time!  We have 9 compliments so I am sure we will have another celebration very soon!

Here is our week of learning at a glance:

Reading Workshop-This week we will look at story elements in the books we read.  We will look at the characters, problem/ solution, setting, and retelling what happens at the beginning of the story, middle of the story, and the end of the story. 

Writing Workshop-   We will continue to focus on responding to our reading in our Reader's notebooks and we will begin writing with our  writing partners. 

Science/ Social Studies-      Please have your child bring in a small object from home! This object could be  a special shell, rock,  coin, or trophy. Have fun with it!  We will describe our object using physical properties.

In social studies,  we will celebrate Freedom Week by looking at our Constitution.  We will discuss what this document means to us and our country.  We will also look at American symbols and choose one to research. 

Math-   We will begin our first unit on addition.  We will begin to look at two digit addition this week.  Our class has started a math fluency program called XtraMath.  This will help them learn their addition and subtraction facts.  I will send home log-in information so your child can also use the program at home. 

Important News:   We have Early Release next Wednesday, September 28.  We dismiss at 12:00 this year instead of 12:45. Please make arrangements for pick up.

Class Celebrations:    We are one compliment away from another reward! Please continue to encourage great behavior at home. 

Mrs.King