Sunday, October 16, 2016

The Daily News

October 16, 2016

Greetings!
     It was  GREAT seeing students return safely after the Hurricane Matthew break.  Our week was short, yet fun and engaging.   Thursday was our first STEAM DAY.   It went really well!   Students designed aluminum foil boats and predicted how many pennies it could hold before sinking.   It was amazing seeing students working collaboratively  to master this task.  This will be a full week  of school and I am looking forward to continued learning and fun.  Below you will find upcoming  skills and events for the week.

Skills for the Week
Story: Dona Flora
Reading: Cause and Effect
Language Arts:  Long e (e, e_e, ee, ea, y, ey, ie) 
Grammar: Plural nouns
Writing: Narrative
Math: Place Value 
Science:  Magnets
Social Studies:   Your child will receive a study guide on Monday  and will take the unit assessment on  Friday.   

Dates to Remember
October 18-Book fair begins
If you would like for your child to purchase books at the book fair, please send the money in an envelope with the following: book fair, student's name, my name, and the amount enclosed. (ex. Book Fair,  Nicholas Dailey,  Ms. Dailey's Class, $20) I will make sure your child visits the book fair to make his/her selection.
October 20-Literacy Night

  • Dress as your favorite character!
  • Shop at the Book Fair!
  • Parent Information Sessions!
  • Activities for Kids!
  • Books Giveaways !
  • Pizza!
October 20-End of 1st Nine Weeks  October 27-Report Cards Issued    

Vocabulary Words
(Reading Comprehension  and Vocabulary Assessment on  Thursday )
*****Students should know how to use each vocabulary word in a sentence.

Commotion:  a lot of loud noise or confusion
Rattled:  made quick, sharp noises
Respected:  someone you look up to
Shivering:  shaking or trembling 
Tangle:  in a twisted up mess 

Homework
*READING:  Students will receive a set of  reading passages to complete throughout the week.  You may complete these sheets in any order.    Please  use the  (Guide to Answering Reading Comprehension Questions)    when answering  each question which can be found in your child's binder.   All homework assignments should be placed in your child's communication folder and returned on Friday.  
SPELLING:  Students will receive a list of spelling words which will be attached to their homework packet.  They should  use their choice board  chart to complete an activity each night.   

MATH: Students will complete an activity sheet each night.  
       

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