Friday Note

FRIDAY NOTE (10/30/2015)

Events of the Week:  Wow, how time flies!  I can’t believe it is already the end of October! 

Math In math, we worked on counting, reading and writing numbers 6 to 10. 

Language Workshop This week we finished our author study on Mercer Mayer.  We read his series of books about finding unusual things in hidden places around the house (There’s a Nightmare in my Closet, There’s Something in my Attic, There’s an Alligator Under my Bed, and There are Monsters Everywhere.)  With each book we discussed and wrote about story elements (characters, setting, and sequence of events).  We also compared these books and talked about ways that they are similar and different. 

Reading Workshop We began learning about the expectations for Literacy Centers when the teacher is working with small groups.  We also read the predictable reader I can.  We discussed how we can look at the picture when trying to read an unknown word.  Each child received their own copy so that they can add it to their book boxes to read independently later. 

Writing Workshop Our sight word was “be”.  We practiced it by using it in the predictable chart, “For Halloween, I will be ____.” 

Word Study We learned about the letters “Vv” and “Xx”.  Don’t forget to practice letter and sound identification with your child at home.

Content Workshop We read several Halloween books.  On Friday, we had our Halloween Party!  Thanks to everyone who helped make our party a big success! 

Important Dates:

·        Nov. 5:  Cox Care Mobile

 (contact Nurse Andrea to schedule an appointment)

·        Nov. 25-Nov. 29:  Thanksgiving Break

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

 I   is   a   my   like   see   the   it   he   be   can

***Please remember to practice these words!

The Character word for October is

RESPONSIBILITY.

This means knowing and doing what is expected.

Reading  Challenge

I hope that you and your child are enjoying reading together to complete the reading challenge.  Remember, for your child to earn the November book-it, he/she must return the reading log on November 13^th.

Next Week:

·        In Language and Writing Workshops, we will begin our unit on The Little Red Hen.

·        In math, we will finish up our unit on numbers 6-10.

·        Our sight word will be “she.”

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Wenger