Friday Note 2-26-16

  FRIDAY NOTE - 2/26/16

This Week: In math we continued to work on addition. We learned the different ways to make a number. (5 + 4 = 9 and 8 + 1 = 9). Our theme was nursery rhymes. Our sight word this week was “of”. 

·        Language Workshop— We read many different nursery rhymes.  We made Jack and Jill and Hey Diddle Diddle books to add to our book boxes.

·         Writing Workshop—We practiced writing an opinion piece together as a class.  An opinion piece consists of three sentences (or more).  The first sentence states an opinion (I like cats.).  The next two sentences give reasons why.  The first time as class we wrote about whether we would want a cat or a dog.  Later in the week we wrote about our favorite thing to do. 

·        Reading Workshop—Students are working daily in Literacy Centers.  While students are working independently, I am meeting with small groups to focus on different reading skills.  During independent reading time, students are practicing the skills they are learning during small groups and using their reading strategies.  I hope that you are able to see them using these reading strategies when they are reading with you at home.

·        Word Study— We focused on the middle vowel sounds in words.

Important Dates:

February 29th - March 4th - Dr. Seuss Week
March 3rd - Cox Care Mobile
March 10th - Reading Challenge Ends
March 11th - Reading Challenge Reward
March 11th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 14th - March 18th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
March 21st - 4th Quarter begins

April 1st - Day in K - for incoming Kindergartners
April 5th - Spring pictures
April 28th - April 29th - Kindergarten screening

Dr. Seuss

Monday: Wear a shirt that has word

Tuesday: Wear a hat

Wednesday: Wear wacky clothes and wacky hair

Thursday: Wear Pajamas

Friday: Wear fun socks

Reading Challenge

The reading challenge ends March 10^th.  Please remember to return your child’s book bag every Friday.

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

I   is   like   see   my   a   the   be   have   it   he   she

to   can   with   go   we   me   you   and   are   they in  of

I will be gone to a conference next Tuesday and Wednesday. The students will have a substitute. I will still be available by email if you need me.

         

Next Week:

·         We will celebrate Dr. Seuss

·         We will continue to practice different ways of making numbers.

·         Our sight words will be “do and not”.

Have a Great Weekend!!

Mrs. Wenger

Message from Mrs. Wallin

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Friday Note

Friday Note - 2/19/16  

PTA’s Winter Festival is TONIGHT!

This Week:  In math we continued to work on addition. We learned the different ways to make a number. (1 + 4 = 5 and 2 + 3 = 5).  Our theme was universe. Our sight word this week was “in”.  Friday was Jump Rope for Heart.  Thank you to all who donated to the American Heart Association. 

·        Language Workshop— We studied the universe.  We asked questions and read books about the sun, moon, Earth, and stars.  Then we listed key details and new vocabulary words from each book.  The students really enjoyed learning about this topic.

·        Writing Workshop—We practiced writing complete sentences in our journals.  We are working with students individually to look at their writing and to set goals for their writing, such as using a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence.  Please encourage your child to write at home. 

·        Reading Workshop—Students are working daily in Literacy Centers.  While students are working independently, I am meeting with small groups to focus on different reading skills.  During independent reading time, students are practicing the skills they are learning during small groups and using their reading strategies.  I hope that you are able to see them using these reading strategies when they are reading with you at home.

·        Word Study— We practiced identifying ending sounds.

Important Dates:

oMarch 3:  Cox CARE Mobile

oMarch 9:  Reading Journey ends (logs due)

oMarch 11:  End of 3^rd Quarter

oMarch 14-18:  Spring Break

Book Bags

    Keep reading and returning the book bags every Friday.  Also, please encourage your child to read these books several times before returning them.  It would be best if you are reading the books each night.  Please take care of these books while they are at your house. 

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

I   is   like   see   my   a   the   be   have   it   he   she

to   can   with   go   we   me   you   and   are   they   in

Reading Journey

I hope you and your child are finding a special time each night to work on our reading journey.  Remember, our goal is to complete fifteen reading activities!  To celebrate our third quarter reading journey we are going to “journey” into our favorite book. We will be dressing up as our favorite book character for the read-a-thon so begin talking with your child on who their favorite character is. This reading journey will end on March 9^th.  

         

The Character word for February is TOLERANCE.

  Ask your child what it means.

(Accepting Other’s Differences)

Next Week:

·        We will learn about nursery rhymes.

·        We will continue to practice different ways of making numbers.

·        Our sight word will be “of”.

·        We practice medial vowel sounds.

Have a Great Weekend!!

Mrs. Wenger

Many Thanks!

I just wanted to say THANKS for all the special valentine treats I received! I am blessed beyond measure. Hope you had a wonderful long weekend with your little valentine. Have a GREAT week!

Friday Note

  FRIDAY NOTE - 2/12/15

This Week:  We continued working on our shared research and writing project over walruses.  We did a “blubber” experiment where students got to experience how walruses feel when swimming in ice water.  Ask them about it, they were very excited!  Our sight word this week was “they”. 

·         Math- We continued to work on subtraction. We learned about the different strategies you can use to solve a subtraction problem (use fingers, counters, draw dots, number line, tens frame, put smaller number in your head and count up).  We will continue to learn about addition and subtraction in the coming weeks. 

·         Language Workshop— We did some additional research on walruses. We wrote a list of key details we learned after reading each book. We also enjoyed watching video clips of walruses.

·         Writing Workshop—As a class, we used the seal facts to write a short informational story.  Please read it with your child.  I’m sure he/she will have plenty more facts to add to it! J  The boys and girls also did some informational writing on their own this week.  I was very proud of them. 

·         Reading Workshop—Students are working daily in Literacy Centers.  While students are working independently, I am meeting with small groups to focus on different reading skills.  During independent reading time, students are practicing the skills they are learning during small groups and using their reading strategies.  I hope that you are able to see them using these reading strategies when they are reading with you at home.

·         Word Study— We did a lot of blending and segmenting words.  For example, I gave students a word like CAT, and they had to tell me the sounds they hear in the word, C-A-T.  We played several games and activities to practice this skill.

Important Dates:

o   Feb. 15:  No School

o   Feb. 17:  Jump Rope for Heart form and money due

o   Feb. 19:  Jump Rope for Heart

o   Feb. 19:  PTA Winter Festival 5:30-8:00

Book Bags

Keep reading and returning the book bags every Friday.  Also, please encourage your child to read these books several times before returning them.  It would be best if you are reading the books each night.  Please take care of these books while they are at your house. 

  

The Character Word for February is:

Tolerance

(accepting other’s differences)

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

I   is   like   see   my   a   the   be   have   it   he   she

   to   can   with   go   we   me   you   and   are  they

Library Books

Remember to please take care of the library books while they are at your house.  A good idea is to keep the library book in your child’s backpack when it is not being read.  Library books are due back each Thursday, so your child can check out a new book.

         

Next Week:

·         We will learn about the universe.

·         We will continue to practice addition and subtraction.

·         Our sight word will be “in”.

Have a Great Weekend!!

Mrs. Wenger

Valentines

We will pass out valentines tomorrow (Thursday). Please make sure your students valentines and box are at school. 

Thanks! 

Summer School information

Valentines Party

Our party is next Friday February 12th. THANKS to Mrs. Hart we will be eating pizza at the party at 11:45. If you wish for your student to also get a sack lunch from the cafeteria, please send in a written note. Thanks!

Friday Note 2/05/16

This Week:  In math we started learning about subtraction.  We began a research and writing project over walruses.  Our sight word this week was “are”. 

·         Language Workshop— We spent the week researching walruses.  We read a variety of books and used many resources to help us find facts (Kids World Book Online, National Geographic Kids, various websites, etc.).  As we gathered information on walruses, we wrote a list of facts about them.  Next week, we’ll write an informational paper as a class about them.

·         Writing Workshop— We continued working on writing complete sentences.  We practiced looking at a picture and writing about it. 

·         Reading Workshop—Students are working daily in Literacy Centers.  While students are working independently, I am meeting with small groups to focus on different reading skills.  During independent reading time, students are practicing the skills they are learning during small groups and using their reading strategies.  I hope that you are able to see them using these reading strategies when they are reading with you at home.

·         Word Study— We focused on syllable segmenting and blending this week.  We practiced by counting the number of syllables in our names, food items from the kitchen center and by using different cards to complete sorts in our pocket chart.  We also practiced blending the syllables to make a word (ex. /jel/ /ly/ /fish/).  Please work with your child on this skill at home.  I will assess over syllables next week.  

  Important Dates:

o   Feb. 5: Little Cheer Performance

o   Feb. 10: Valentine boxes sent to school

o   Feb. 12:  Valentine’s Party (set up 11:30, party 11:45-12:30)

o   Feb. 15:  No School

o   Feb. 17:  Jump Rope for Heart form and money due

o   Feb. 19:  Jump Rope for Heart

o   Feb. 19:  PTA Winter Festival 5:30-8:00

The Character Word for February is:

Tolerance

(accepting other’s differences)

Book Bags

Keep reading and returning the book bags every Friday.  Also, please encourage your child to read these books several times before returning them.  It would be best if you are reading the books each night.  Please take care of these books while they are at your house.     

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

I   is   like   see   my   a   the   be   have   it   he   she

   to   can   with   go   we   me   you   and   are  

Reading Journey

I hope you and your child are finding a special time each night to work on our reading journey.  Remember, our goal is to complete fifteen reading activities!  To celebrate our third quarter reading journey we are going to “journey” into our favorite book. We will be dressing up as our favorite book character for the read-a-thon so begin talking with your child on who their favorite character is. This reading journey will end on March 9^th.  

Library Books

Remember to take care of the library books while they are at your house!  A good idea is to keep the library book in your child’s backpack when it is not being read.  Library books are due back each Thursday, so your child can check out a new book.

Next Week:

• We will continue our class research project about walruses.
• We will continue our unit on subtraction.
• Our sight word will be “they”.
• We will learn to blend and segment each sound in simple words.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Wenger