Events of the Week:
Math: We learned the attributes of shapes.
We practiced finding squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, and hexagons
around the room. We also learned about some 3-D shapes. We talked about
cylinders, cones, cubes, and spheres. We assessed the basic shapes this week,
and we will be assessing the 3-D shapes next week.
Language Workshop: This week we finished our author
study on Mercer Mayer. We read his
series of books about finding unusual things in hidden places around the house
(There’s a Nightmare in my Closet, There’s Something in my Attic,
There’s an Alligator Under my Bed, and There are Monsters Everywhere.) With each book we discussed story elements
(characters, setting, and sequence of events).
Reading
Workshop: We continued practicing the expectations for
Literacy Centers when the teacher is working with small groups. We also focused on concepts of print (reading
left to right, top to bottom, etc.).
Writing
Workshop:
Our sight word was “be”. We
practiced it by using it in the predictable chart, “For Halloween, I will be
____.” The students then used those sentences to make a class book.
Word
Study: We are going through the alphabet a second
time. We are focusing on the sound the letter makes and the correct formation. Our
goal is for every student to know all 52 letters and their sounds before
Christmas break.
Content
Workshop: We read several Halloween books. On Friday, we carved our pumpkin and had our
Halloween Party! Thanks to everyone who helped make our party a big
success!
Important Dates:
· Nov. 2 - PTA Fundraiser
Pickup in the FEMA shelter (cafeteria)
· Nov. 9 - Veteran’s Day
Assembly (4th & 5th grades perform. All are welcome to attend.)
· Nov. 20-24 -
Thanksgiving Break
· Nov. 30 - Picture Retakes
· Nov. 30 – PTA Skating
Party
Sight
Words—Keep practicing!
I is a my like see the it
he be can
Next
Week:
·
In
Language and Writing Workshops, we will begin our unit on The Little Red Hen.
·
In
math, we will begin a unit on measurement.
·
Our sight word will be “she”.
Have a great
weekend!!
Mrs. Vestal
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