week of October 3, 2016

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter, Week of October 3, 2016

Math-  We are continuing Topic 16, Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes.  We will be: comparing solid figures, building with solid figures, and using logical reasoning for problem solving.  Please continue to review the 2D shapes of: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle and the 3D shapes of: cone, cylinder, cube, and sphere.  Please also practice number writing, number identification, and counting. 

Science-  Our apple unit was a big hit and we know who Johnny Appleseed is and why he was important.  Thank you to everyone who sent in an apple for our apple tasting and applesauce.  We will be working on Fall activities and Fall characteristics this week and introduce Columbus Day.

Reading/Phonics-  Our new story is: Smash, Crash.  It is a fiction story.  We will be working on character within the story.  We will also work on identifying: Mm in words in the initial and final position.  We will continue to identify nouns for people and animals.  Our amazing words are: signals, proper, perfect, dud, pirates, fabulous.

***Please send in money for the fall festival if you have not done so yet and the $5 for Party Money as well.  This party money is for the entire year, please send it in as soon as possible.

***Information on Standards Based Report Cards: -This white paper is in your child’s folder.  It explains what the coding on the assessments that you sign and return mean in terms of Report Cards.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.

***Homework: Please practice sight words and read your book from your Book Buddy bag.  This is important to practice all reading skills and the importance of reading.

Important Dates:

October 3- Blue Shirt for Bullying Prevention in Schuylkill County, Day 4, PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm

October 3-7- Homecoming Spirit Week- Please see flyer in your child’s folder

October 6- Fall Festival Day…more information to follow

October 7- Pep Rally for NSE for Homecoming

October 10- No School for Students, Columbus Day

Monday- Day 4 Music
Tuesday- Day 5 Computers
Wednesday- Day 6 Library
Thursday - Day 7 Art
Friday - Day 8 Gym