In the Classroom

Reading:   We will be reading the story A Weed is a Flower in our reading books. The skills we will be working on are cause and effect and monitor and fix up.  Our “amazing” vocabulary words this week are:  excel, process, research, opportunity, accomplish, original, scientist, and unusual. 

Spelling/Phonics:  In phonics and spelling, we will be working with comparative endings. (words that end with –er and –est)  We will have a spelling test on Friday.

English/Writing: We will be working on the verbs am, is, are, was, and were. Our writing this week will incorporate the use of these verbs.

Math:  We will finish our work in Chapter 3.  We will be reviewing the chapter and have a test on Thursday. Please continue to practice basic math facts (both addition and subtraction) at home. 

Computers:  We will continue working in the Microsoft Word program.

Social Studies: We will be discussing the 50 states that make up our country.  We will also talk about the fact that different states have their own symbols: flags, birds, flowers, and trees.

Handwriting:  We will be working on the cursive letters o, n, and m. Please have the students practice the letters we have learned at home.

Art:  We will be making snowflakes and discussing symmetry.

Classroom News:

·       We are approaching “100 Day”.  Please have your child bring in a collection of 100 items.  Let your child be creative with their collection.  I would like their collections in by Wednesday, Feb. 1.