Classroom News and Tidbits . . .
Homework
Homework will not need to be returned until December 1st
Reading and Writing Workshop
This week, we begin a new unit of study “Small Moments.”
During this unit the Scholars will learn and practice decoding
and reading strategies to help them better comprehend text.
In addition, they will learn how to retell a story in sequential
order using transition words and how to use their schema,
along with clues from the author to better understand a
character’s emotions and motives.
In Writer’s workshop the Scholars will learn and practice
writing personal narratives based on a small moment in their
life. They will learn how to plan their writing using a graphic
organizer and “fancy up” their stories.
Everyday Math
Tomorrow the Scholars will complete their Unit 3 EDM progress check and on Monday, we will begin Unit 4.
Unit 4 focuses on measurement (standard and nonstandard),
telling time (half-hour, quarter –to and quarter-pass), and
introduces addition facts.
We will continue learning and comparing the value of pennies, nickels and dimes.
If you have not done so already, please send in 20 nickels, 10 dimes, and 4 quarters for your Scholar to use during EDM lessons and games.
1st Grade Kids Care
Gloves and Mittens Drive
The 1st grade classes are collecting gloves and mittens until December 9th
.
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: J7YGQ
Ordering deadline: December 8th
Dear Parents,
Please take some time to explore the flyers with your child online.
It’s fast, easy, and you get instant access to thousands of additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts. Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.*
Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs and log in using your user name and password.
If it’s your first time ordering online, use the Class Activation Code shown above to get started.
Online ordering offers you several advantages: Larger selection: Exclusive online-only offers: Enjoy discounts available only on our Web site. Easy payment: Use your credit card! No need to worry about printed forms or sending che
cks to school.
Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.
Thanks,
Ms. Woodard
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
November 23rd - 25th
Classroom Update - November 3rd
"A Shout Out " ...
To the Cavender family, including Chase’s grandmother for taking on task of covering each Scholar's journal in a brown paper bag. Your time and kindness is greatly appreciated!
To Jo-Nell Herndon, Ally Magana, Laura Willius, Tia Cavender, Toni Palmer,
and Susan Fabian for helping with the Halloween activity stations. Our
Halloween party was a huge success the Scholars are still talking about it!
Dr. Mikey (Gabi's dad) for teaching us all about our heart.
Melissa Angtuaco for helping me with the blog.
Sarah Kleinschmidt for helping with the weekly homework packets.
Thank you much!!!
Homework went home today. The weekly dictation sentences are included in the spelling packet. Please return homework next Thursday along with your Scholar's red folder.
EDM
Please send 20 nickels, 10 dimes, and 4 quarters in a zip
lock bag with your child's name on it by Tuesday,
November 7th. The coins will for your child's personal use
during EDM lessons and games and will be kept in their
EDM tool- kit.
**** Keep those paper towel rolls coming!!!
Writing Journals *************************************
On Monday, the Scholars will decorate their writing journals. They can decorate their journals with photographs, stickers, magazine cutouts, ribbons, scrapbook papers, just about anything! Making their writing journals their own! Please send your Scholars decorations in a zip lock bag with their name on it.
Also, we can use any extra “leftover” scrapbook pieces you may have at home for our writing center.
Our first yearbook is now ready to order! This
full-color book will showcase ECE-5th grade students, staff, events and
activities from the 2011-2012 school year, plus student artwork. Yearbooks will
be sold at the dis
full-color book will showcase ECE-5th grade students, staff, events and
activities from the 2011-2012 school year, plus student artwork. Yearbooks will
be sold at the dis
counted price of $20 until January 5th, 2012. Orders placed
after January 5th will be $25.
ORDER ONE FOR EACH OF YOUR WCE
STUDENTS!
To order online go to www.yearbookforever.com. (There
is a $2 service fee for online orders.)
ORDER ONE FOR EACH OF YOUR WCE
STUDENTS!
To order online go to www.yearbookforever.com. (There
is a $2 service fee for online orders.)
No School - November 10th Assessment Day
No School- November 11th Veteran' s Day
No School - November 23rd -25th Thanksgiving Holiday
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