August 26, 2013
A note
from Mrs. Tabor…
Remember… our
Parent Orientation Night on August 27th from 6:30-8:00pm. The first half hour (6:30-7:00) is
confidentiality training in the gym. If
you plan on volunteering in any capacity, you must have this training.
Afterward, you will be sent to the classroom. You will learn all about our
classroom, homework procedures, and volunteer opportunities. This is the best way to prepare yourself for
the upcoming year- attendance isn’t mandatory, but…. You
should be there! Remember, this is for
parents; no little ones please!
If you have more than one child, you
will have time to visit the other classrooms.
Today, your child will bring
home new word wall words. Each week, we
will send home three more words to add to your ring. Please add word wall practice to your nightly
reading.
Don’t forget to send in a
healthy snack and water bottle every day!
Water bottles can be leaky. Please send full water bottles to school in
a plastic bag. Thanks!
Does your child know their
lunch number yet? Please work on this,
as it will make the cafeteria run a lot smoother.
Does your child know how to
tie their shoes? Again, now your child is at the perfect age to learn. Help your child gain confidence through
independence. You-tube has some great
tutorials, but you’ll want to preview them first!
What are we learning?
Reading Workshop
We are reading many of the
wonderful stories written by Eric Carle.
We will also write our own class book, “Hero, Hero, What do you
see?” If you have Eric Carle books at
home, this would be a perfect time to use them as your night time stories!
Writing Workshop
This week, again, we are
learning that we are all writers and how to use our Writer’s Notebooks. Our first week of Family Journals was a
success! Please take time over the
weekend to read your child’s letter to you and respond. If you have your child’s Family Journal at
home still, please make sure to return it soon.
Handwriting
Handwriting instruction will
focus on developing fine motor skills as well as the proper formation of the
following letters: R, r, S, and s.
Word Study
This week, we will explore
the letters Rr and Ss. Ask your child about the letter sound chants for
both. We will also learn how to read and
write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: a, to, in. Have your child sing you the songs for these
words.
Math
We are learning how to use
weight and linear measurements as a way to compare objects.
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Family Note: Take a moment to look at
the Family Note. Then, together with
your child, read and do the activity described below.
Your children are learning
that they are readers. As you drive
though the community, encourage them to read the street and business signs
that they know. When you are at the
grocery store, encourage them to read the brand names that they
recognize. They’ll feel great about
themselves, and you’ll get a kick out of seeing how excited they are to read.
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Social Studies
Teamwork
is our MegaSkill this month, and that is our focus in class, as well. We will engage in fun activities that teach
teamwork.
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