We are wrapping up units in math (2D geometry) and science (Daily and Seasonal Change). From here we will begin to investigate Linear Measurement in Math. Students will begin by creating their own rulers using non-standard units (small equal squares). We will use the rulers in class to measure items and compare their lengths (shorter. equal and longer). Then, the rulers will be sent home for students to practice measuring lengths at home. In Science, our next unit will focus on Materials, Objects and Everyday Structures.
In Language, students are reading at their "just right" reading levels and bringing home books to practice their reading each week. Please try to have your child read the story to someone several times each week. Also, continue to review the weekly word wall words. These are very common words that your child will need to read and write on a regular basis. In combination with our Drama unit, we will begin to rehearse short plays based on Fairy Tales using the reader's theatre format. Students will each take on a role, and practice reading their parts fluently and with expression. Students will also create masks/puppet faces to wear/hold while they perform their parts. As a culminating activity, we will perform our reader's theatre plays for other classes in the school. In writing, students are being challenged to write 2-3 complete sentences on a topic. Each sentence should begin with a capital letter and end with appropriate punctuation. Word wall words should be spelled correctly and unfamiliar words should be sounded out phonetically. Words need to be printed legibly on the line with finger spaces between each word. Finally, only proper nouns and the first letter in each sentence should have upper case letters - no random capitals should be printed in words. At home, encourage your child to write a complete sentence on any topic and help him/her to meet the criteria listed above.
Important Dates to Remember
Fridays (ongoing) - return library books and weekly homework reading books
Thursday, January 23 - Rosary (3rd block)
Friday, Janurary 24 - PD Day - no school
