September 17, 2012





Student of the Week
       Delaney







Thank You! - We would like to thank the PTO and the families of Ava and Mason for their donations, so that we may add books to our classroom's collection.  The children are very excited about getting the new books. 

Reading Theme: Silly Stories Genre: Fantasy The story for this week is Julius.  Julius, a pig from Alaska, teaches Maya and her family important lessons about fun and sharing.  Target Skills Phonics: short vowels: o,u,e Comprehension: Fantasy and Realism High Frequency Words: brought, reason, special, surprise Reading Strategies Monitor/clarify Compare/contrast Making inferences Vocabulary Words crumbs            slurped imitation           noise Math Students will use addition and subtraction to identify missing addends.  There will be a review for a test on Chapter 2, Subtraction Facts and Strategies.  We will begin Chapter 3, Place Value to 100. Science Students will identify foods from the milk group and how they are important to keep their bones and teeth healthy and strong. Social Studies Students will recognize diversity in communities.  We will read about Chinatown, Little Italy, and Central Park communities in New York City. Homework Reading - read 20 minutes and complete Reading Log Math - worksheet and practice math facts Please check your child's Take Home Folder.  They need to practice the highlighted facts. *Please check your child's homework and have your child correct any mistakes.