If you've not returned the Mother's Day Celebration RSVP, please return as soon as possible- I just need to be sure each student has a special person attending. Thanks :) Other BIG NEWS...our class will be doing a play with Mrs. Z's kindergarten class! We will be performing Peter Rabbit! Please reserve May 18th on your calendar, the performance will start at 6:30pm in the Harvest Cafeteria. Mrs. Z and I are planning parts and we will be communicating with you, about your child's part for the play, very soon. It is going to be FUN!! Theme: Insects Reading Workshop This week we will continue to focus on non-fiction text structures and information, doing real research! This week we will be researching a few kinds of insects. Math Here are the concepts we will discuss in math this week: 2D and 3D shapes and attributes, subtraction, story problems Writing We will continue our study on persuasive/opinion writing. I link much of this writing with fiction stories, we read a story and complete a writing activity based on the story- this week it will be insect themed stories. Wait until you see some of the masterpieces! And their improved persuasion techniques :) | THINGS TO PRACTICE AT HOME: 1. Popcorn Words: I, am, the little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, we, me, with, she, see, look, they, of, you, are, that, do, so, at, can, no, love, from, what, said, go, here, was 2. Counting by 1's to 100 Counting by 2's 5's and 10's 3. Counting backwards 4. Name Writing- with one capital letter at the beginning only (first and last name) 5.Addition and Subtraction fluency- within 5, or 10 if they are ready 6. Two digit number recognition and writing Donations: We need a few items for some upcoming celebrations and activities. I have created a short sign up, if you're able to help, check it out. If you can send it items by the end of next week (by April 28), we would appreciate it! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084baea82fa64-april THANK YOU in advance for always being so generous! You really do help to make our classroom and learning AWESOME! |
(these are IMPORTANT dates, please reserve them on your calendar)
May 12th: Mother's Day Tea- 9:30
May 18th: Peter Rabbit Play @ 6:30
June 2nd: Father's Day Picnic- 11:45
June 9th: End of the year BOOKnic- 11:45