week of March 19, 2018

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter
Week of March 19, 2018

***In Math, we will begin Topic 9, Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10.  We will learn different ways to make 4-10.  We will learn to write number sentences to show these different ways.  Our new math words include: whole, part, graph.  We will continue to review: counting to 100, writing numbers to 20, 10 frames, next number, number identification, and addition and subtraction stories.
  ***In Reading, our new story is Max Takes the Train and we will be talking about: realism and fantasy and asking and answering questions.  Our amazing words are: plane, jet way, subway, tunnel, ferryboat, sidecar.  Our essential question is “What are different ways of going places?”.  We have also started using new listening activities in our morning meeting to improve listening comprehension.  Right now, we are working on yes/no questions such as “Is popcorn a snack?” or “Is a bus a family member?”, but the trick is to listen to the whole sentence before just shouting out an answer.  As we move into different activities, we will add them to the newsletter if you would like to practice at home.
   ***Science and Social Studies-  We just started talking about mixtures and what are the different components in a mixture like a salad.  We also heard a nonfiction selection about the Statue of Liberty and discussed what the city is like. 
***Handwriting/Writing-  The narrative writing practice is going well so far.  We have been able to identify what we are writing about, using a capital letter at the beginning, using 2 finger spaces between words, and using a period at the end of a telling sentence.  We are trying so hard to stay in between the 2 lines when writing the lowercase letters and it is really improving our handwriting!
***Important Reminders-  If there are any report card envelopes or red testing folders still out, please sign and return them as soon as possible.  If you have any questions on any of it, please let us know.  Also, if anyone finished their red practice folder and have signed all of the spots on the front, please return it to school and your child will get a prize!
***PTO BASKET AUCTION- Just a reminder, please send in the papers for the basket auction as soon as possible.  We would just like the responses so that we can plan accordingly.  Thank you to those who sent in the papers along with some of the donations we have gotten already!  If you are donating an item, here are some possible ideas for the “Spa Basket”: bubble bath, face masks, nail polish, lotions, scrubs, etc.  We are asking that all donations be in by March 23, just so that we have time to assemble the items and finish the shopping before handing it over to PTO.  Many Thanks!
***Important Dates:
Monday, March 19- Day 2
Friday, March 23- Classroom donations for the Spa Basket are due, Many Thanks!