Room 103 News

October 31, 2008

Letter from Teacher

Dear Families,

I was so happy to see everyone this week. I sure did miss you all over fall break. Our nocturnal animal party was fun.

Please keep in touch with me via email at lynette@fhcspto.org.

Thanks, Lynette

Our Week in Review

Fossils are so interesting. Students really enjoyed trying to figure out how or where the fossils were made. They even made their own fossils, which I hope they will bring home to explain to you.

Language:

Students are being introduced to many concepts. We are working on building strong sentences and on understanding the job of each word.

We are also working hard in our reading groups. I like to focus a lot on comprehension, but we also work on decoding and learning new sounds and words using reading strategies.

Math:

Our math unit is telling time. I am pleased to see how well this group can tell time. We will be doing some problem solving with telling time next week.   We also practice math facts every morning. Thursday, we played a great game of Around the World.

Cultural:

Many students have already completed their North America maps.

Special Messages

We are in need of plastic forks and spoons.

Water Bottles must ONLY contain water. Please do not put sugar drinks in the bottles.

Don’t forget to ALWAYS pack a healthy snack.

This Week’s Highlights

Monday

Today the study of ocean begins.

Tuesday

Today is picture day.

Wednesday

Today students will do a science experiment about the ocean.

Thursday

Today we enjoy our first read-a-thon.

Friday

Today we enjoy art with Ms. M.

Homework!

We are back to homework. This week’s packet includes spelling words and math sheets. Students are working on their own legends in class, so see if you can find a good legend to read to your child. You may look at the library or find one on line. Maybe, you even know one. Your child is writing the legend in class. Many have already completed their rough draft. So, please do not help them write one at home unless they want to do an extra one.

REMINDERS

        DON’T FORGET A HEALTHY SNACK.

Upcoming Events

October 7: Picture Day

October 15-17: Parent Teacher Conferences

Thank You Students!

Victoria is the Terrific Kid of the week. She is such a polite student and always follows directions.

Natalie, thank you for sharing your fossils to the class this week. Everyone loved them.

Max, great job writing about your fossil and earning the Terrific Kid award this week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIMON!!!