November 2nd Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week in reading will be focusing on main ideas and finding details to support them in the stories that we read.  The sounds we will be focusing on this week are the sh and th sounds in both the beginning and ending position of a word.  Remember to practice the Unit 2 vocabulary/high frequency words that were sent home in October.

Beginning this week our Friday spelling lists will also include two challenge words.  Children are encouraged to try these more challenging words; however, these two additional words will not be reflected in your child's test score.

In math, we will continue to practice counting up and back on the number line in order to understand addition and subtraction.  We are working on problem solving skills using the hundreds chart and our number lines.  We will also be learning how to tell time to the half hour.  Look for Home Links 3.5, 3.7, and 3.8 to come home this week.

We will continue working on our Communities unit in social studies.

Thank you for all of the help and donations for our Halloween Classroom Party!  The kids had a blast!

Special Points of Interest

• No School this Friday, November 6th
• Veteran's Day Assembly will be on Wednesday, November 11th
• Scholastic Book Orders are due Friday, November 13. Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub Class Activation Code: JBVLX - Flyers will be coming home this week
• Remember to dress your child for the cold weather.  They will be going outside for every recess unless it rains.