Book Fair Wish List: Today we visited the book fair and the children created their wish list. Please look for their wish lists and also information papers from the book fair to be going home today.
Behavior Folder for Next Week: Because of Cog-At Testing this week, we did not have any additional assessments in class. On Monday when I send home the behavior folder, I will not have anything filled out on the top section of the folder. You do not need to sign the box, you can just leave it blank. I also did not check homework in the mornings because we were getting ready for testing during homeroom. I am leaving the completing homework section blank for this week, too. Thanks for your understanding. :)
Curriculum Notes: In math next week, we will be starting a new unit on multiplication and division. At this point in the year, we do not expect the children to start memorizing their facts. We want the children to understand the idea and concept of what multiplication and division means. We will start memorizing facts later on in the year.
In reading we will be focusing on learning about the lesson or moral in a story. We will be looking at fables, folktales and myths. In word work, we will be studying different parts of speech (nouns, abstract nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives and pronouns). In writing, we will finish conferencing and publishing our narratives (we didn't get to writing this week because of testing).
In Social Studies, the children will continue learning about the first settlers. They will be looking at pilgrims, The Mayflower, Native Americans, Thanksgiving and The Lost Colony.
Spirit Week Next Week: Following along with the theme of the book fair, Douglas will be having Spirit Week next week. The children can participate each day by dressing as follows:
MONDAY: Wear your favorite team colors
TUESDAY: Wear your favorite team hat
WEDNESDAY: Wear red, white and blue
THURSDAY: Wear your stars
FRIDAY: Wear your favorite team t-shirt
School Notes: Be sure to read the Dragoneer and look for helpful handouts in Monday's folder about Science Night, Reflections, and more! Remember, next Friday is an Early Release Day.
Have a wonderful weekend!!