Weeks in Review - November 11, 2018

Dear Families,

BBBRRRR!!!! Winter weather has struck!  I hope you are all ready for the season!  The first snowfall is always an exciting day in school.  As the big flakes fell outside our classroom window, we were moved to the spirit of the holidays.  Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer seemed appropriate for our morning work time.  Enjoy the short video!  :-)

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Ms. Carlin added school requirements for playing outdoors during recess to the Commerce Connection. Thank you for providing your child with the necessary clothing to keep them warm and dry outside.  

Lots of helping hands to bundle up!

We had an amazing assembly with Mr. Schu last week!  Mr. Schu is an ambassador for Scholastic.  His energy and love for books is contagious!  I'm sure that we all were just a little more excited to read good books than before we walked in to the assembly.  Mr. Schu shared some of his favorites and your child wrote down some titles he/she couldn't wait to read!  Maybe they will let you know and add them to that holiday wish list!   

Mr. Schu signed their books!

Gabby and Austin were given books!

Curriculum Update:

Math: Unit 2 Tests were sent home last week for your review.  The kids had a chance to review their own test during class.  We started Unit 3 which began with estimating/rounding numbers to get answers and addition strategies for multi-digit numbers.
Reading: Our unit analyzing characters concluded by recognizing traits of main and supporting characters, noticing when/if a character changes, and learning the lessons of life (theme) that characters teach each other and us!

Writing: We learned how to write a good ol fashioned letter!  :-)  We used that knowledge to write letters to a veteran, thanking them for their service. 

Social Studies: We learned about the location of ourselves in different regions in our state.  As part of this unit, student will be quizzed on their mailing address and one parent's cell phone number.  Please help your child learn this very important safety information!  

Multiplication Facts: We have been practicing the 2's, 5's, and 10's, "easy" multiplication facts in class.  Extra practice learning the facts from home will be very beneficial for your child.  Flash cards, on line games, oral practice, dice to roll and multiply the number by 2,5, or 10 are just a few examples of how your child can practice at home.  Math Magician is website the kids are familiar with from class.  It allows them to focus on the numbers they want. 

Social Studies Project:  I will be sending home a separate letter about a Pure MI scrapbook page that the kids will be making in class.  Be on the lookout for both an email and hard copy asking for photos from a favorite place in MI.  :-)  

Have a wonderful week!