Week of Nov. 11th - Nov. 15th

Looking Ahead

Nov. 11th - Nov. 15th

Reading Strategies

Retelling & Sequence of Events

Identifying important ideas in a story

Chunky Monkey - Look for small "chunks" you know inside of bigger words.
Flip Flop Froggy - "Flip Flop" the vowel sound. If you tried the word using a short vowel sound, try the word using a long vowel instead. Reread the word. Does it make sense?

Phonics

Jolly Phonics - "ss" and "zz"

Writing Strategies/Grammar

Pronouns

Spelling Words

ox
run
from
buzz
cross
less
miss
there
they
crossroad

The test on these words will be on Friday, November 15th.
*Your students brought home their spelling test today - please make sure to review it with them and help them correct the words that they missed. It is very important that they study their words every night.

Math

This week we introduced related facts/fact families. Related facts contain the same three numbers. There are two addition and 2 subtraction problems. An example is: I have (1,4,5) two addition problems would be 1+4=5 & 4+1=5. The two subtraction problems would be 5-1=4 & 5-4=1. By using and identifying related facts, students refine their mathematical thinking. Next week, we will continue to work on related facts as well as using addition to check subtraction and finding the missing number.

Halloween Party

Our Halloween party was a huge success! It was so nice to see some of you there taking pictures! The students really enjoyed the parade and showing everyone their costumes! I would like to say a big thank you to Mrs. Harvat and Mrs. Kobylarczyk for bringing in such fun activities and games! Thank you to all the parents who made treats and brought in supplies! :)

Reading Log
October reading logs were due this week! If you still have your child's at home please have them return it next week if they would like a free personal pizza. November calendars went home this week - please continue to read every night and record their books. Calendars will be due when we get BACK from Thanksgiving break.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

It was so nice seeing everyone for parent/teacher conferences. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to email me! We still have two more weeks until report cards, so there is time to practice sight words and reading with your child!.

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 receiving 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!

Important Dates

• Friday, November 8th - No School
• Monday, November 11th - No School - Veterans Day
• Friday, November 15th - Movie Night @ PV - 6:30pm
• Wednesday, November 20th - Early Dismissal @ 12:00pm
• Friday, November 22nd - End of First Trimester
• Tuesday, November 26th - Reports go home
• Wednesday, November 27th, 28th & 29th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Reminders/Announcements

• Box Tops - Please continue to turn in any box tops that you have at home. This is a wonderful fundraiser that helps raise money for our school. Feel free to ask aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, and neighbors! :) Classrooms with the most box tops will win a classroom party!
• Please send a note if your child will be picked up or taking another bus home.
• If you have any questions - please feel free to email me at alibeseth@ccsd66.org
• Please continue to practice sight words at home. Making flash cards is a great idea and allows for fun games, like memory!

I Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Miss Beseth