Monday (9/27/10) I sent home information and permission slips for our first field trip. We will be going to Lake Sammamish State Park. The rangers will lead us through 4 exciting activities that all have to do with wetlands. Isn't it so cool that we can see a local wetland and meet local community members?
I am able to bring 5 parent volunteers on this field trip. I have already had 5 parents sign up and I've started a back-up list just in case someone can't make it or another class needs some extra help.
Please help your child remember to turn in their permission slip and a check or money order for $4.00 by October. 6.
Next week will be our official start to our science unit on Wetlands!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Homework begins...
This week you will see different homeworks coming home. Today (Monday) the students are bringing home a math homework and a spelling homework packet. The math homework will always be due the next day, and the spelling packet is always due Friday of the same week it was given.
Responsible students who turn in their homework on time will recieve a superstar sticker on the homework chart. When they have their chart all filled up they can choose from the prize box. Students who do not turn in homework will not recieve a sticker.
As a class we went through the homework and asked questions. So, each child should know exactly what to do. The class has been told to ask me questions if they are unsure of any part of the homework.
This week we will add to our CAFE menu of reading strategies: Cross Checking. Look for the parent pipeline on how to help with this skill at home. Also, the class has learned Check for Understanding and Visualization. Ask your child to tell you about these comprehension strategies as they are doing their 20 minutes of reading a night.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Responsible students who turn in their homework on time will recieve a superstar sticker on the homework chart. When they have their chart all filled up they can choose from the prize box. Students who do not turn in homework will not recieve a sticker.
As a class we went through the homework and asked questions. So, each child should know exactly what to do. The class has been told to ask me questions if they are unsure of any part of the homework.
This week we will add to our CAFE menu of reading strategies: Cross Checking. Look for the parent pipeline on how to help with this skill at home. Also, the class has learned Check for Understanding and Visualization. Ask your child to tell you about these comprehension strategies as they are doing their 20 minutes of reading a night.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Busy, Busy, Busy...
We've been so busy in room 302! We've begun learning skip counting, clock reading, and money counting in math. The class has also learned 2 math games. 1. Addition Top-It 2. Money Exchange
We've started learning about good fit books, 3 ways to read, and how to independently read to self. A good fit book is one the student has a purpose for reading, is interested in, has good comprehension of, and can read almost all the words. The 3 ways to read a book are: 1. Read the pictures. 2. Read the words. 3. Retell a story.
We've discussed and charted what our 3 IVE values are: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. Next week the class and I will create a list of classroom rules based on these values.
Today we will begin to learn about communities and will also begin reading Frog and Toad are Friends.
Try to have nightly discussions with your child regarding what they did in school. It helps them feel that home and school are connected.
I look forward to seeing everyone next week at Curriculum Night. (Wednesday, Sep. 15th at 6:00)
We've started learning about good fit books, 3 ways to read, and how to independently read to self. A good fit book is one the student has a purpose for reading, is interested in, has good comprehension of, and can read almost all the words. The 3 ways to read a book are: 1. Read the pictures. 2. Read the words. 3. Retell a story.
We've discussed and charted what our 3 IVE values are: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. Next week the class and I will create a list of classroom rules based on these values.
Today we will begin to learn about communities and will also begin reading Frog and Toad are Friends.
Try to have nightly discussions with your child regarding what they did in school. It helps them feel that home and school are connected.
I look forward to seeing everyone next week at Curriculum Night. (Wednesday, Sep. 15th at 6:00)
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