Thursday, December 7, 2017

week of December 11, 2017

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter
Week of December 11, 2017
***In Math, we are starting Topic 4, Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-10.   We will learn how to compare and order numbers   0-10.  Our new math words include: greater, less.  You can practice identifying numbers 0-10 and putting them in order.  You could also practice picking a number between 0-10 and identifying what comes before and after the number.  Please practice counting to 100 and writing numbers with correct formation.
***In Reading, our new story is: Little Quack and we will discuss the plot of the story. Our new amazing words are: duckling, plunged, pond, proud, paddle, brave.  We will be able to compare and contrast between last week’s story (Little Panda) and this week’s story because one is nonfiction and one is fiction and one happens at a zoo and one happens in a pond.  Please continue to review sight words, all letters and their sounds, and rhyming.  All of these skills will help your child become a reader!
***Science and Social Studies-  We will finish up the living and nonliving section of science and work on what living things need to survive.  We will also look at various winter holidays and traditions people have around the world.  We will also discuss the characteristics of the winter season.
***Handwriting/Writing- We will continue with our lowercase letter formations and copying words, phrases, and simple sentences from one line to another.  We will continue to work on using our helper hand to hold the paper, correct formation of letters, and pencil grip and hand strength.
***Please Note:
-Please make sure that you are cleaning out your child’s folder every night and watch out for notes and reminders that may come home because there are a lot of activities happening this month.
-Please also practice sight words along with reading for the AR log each night.  Thanks!
-Please make sure that you are wearing a heavy coat to go out for recess.  We go out as much as possible.

***Important Dates:
Friday, December 8- Report cards sent home (please sign and return envelope only)
Saturday, December 9-  Holiday Concert (10 am)
Monday, December 11- Day 9
Wednesday, December 13- 2-hour data delay
Friday, December 15-Dress Down ($1 donation)

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