Week of Dec. 10th - Dec. 14th

Week of Dec. 3rd - Dec. 7th

This week the students enjoyed reading books by our new author, Chris Van Allsburg. We listened to "Jumanji" on CD today while following along in the book. It was funny to see the kids faces when I turned the pages! We also read a few winter books and designed snowflakes with glue and glitter! I can't believe we only have two more weeks of school before Winter Break!

Looking Ahead - Week of Dec. 10th - Dec. 14th

Reading Strategies

Comparing and Contrasting

Reading for Understanding

Phonics

Jolly Phonics - Short vowels and color words

Writing Strategies/Grammar

Review of alphabetical order

Spelling Words

sad

let

trip

blue

orange

gray

black

one

by

color

The test on these words will be on Friday, December 14th.

*If I talked to you at conferences about modifying your child's spelling test - then please have them study the first 7 words only.

Math

This week we began Chapter 8, which introduces the concept of reading data. We looked at a group of objects with various attributes and sorted them in different ways (size, shape, color) as well as learned how to read picture graphs.

Reading logs

Please continue to read with your child every night! Make sure to record it on their December Calendars!

Scholastic Books!
I have created a link on my blog to Scholastic book orders! If you are interested in ordering any books for friends, relatives, or for your student, feel free to place an order online and use the code - LVB2T. When you order online, you can shop all Book Club flyers, enter your online orders, and pay with a credit or debit card. Every time you place your order online, you earn a FREE Book Pick and I earn a $3 coupon for our classroom! I will be recieving flyers that I will send home within the next few weeks if you don't want to do it online. If you have an questions please let me know!

Classroom Holiday Party

We will be having a fun classroom holiday party on Friday, December 21^st, from 2:00-3:00pm.  The kids will enjoy playing games, doing different arts and crafts, listening to music and having special treats. If you are available to help out for the Holiday party please let me or Courtney Moy know as soon as possible.

Holidays

Since the holidays are approaching, we will be doing multiple projects and reading many different books.  If your family does not celebrate Christmas and your student would like to share with the class about their holiday please just let me know and I would love to do so! We can read books and I could do my own research to help inform our students about other celebrations.

Progress Reports 

Progress reports went home today to students who were not meeting grade level expectations in reading, math, social habits or work habits. This report is not a grade, but it is so you can see what areas your student may be struggling in and need more review of the materials. If you do not receive one, then your son/daughter is meeting in all academic areas at this time. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.

Important Dates

• Friday, December 14th - Slipper Day at school
• Friday December 21st - Classroom Holiday Party
• December 24^th – January 6^th – No School – Winter Break

Reminders

• Please remember that recess will be outside if the wind chill is 20 degrees or warmer - students will NOT be allowed to stay inside for recess unless they have a note from your family doctor.
• Please bring in BOX TOPS :)
• Bring in a sock for math!
• Please make sure your student is either wearing gym shoes to school, or bringing an extra pair to change into. There have been lots of accidents and kids getting hurt in gym because they have boots on or inappropriate shoes. If your student does not have gym shoes they will not be participating during gym.

Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend :)