I'd like to thank everyone who organized and facilitated our fall centers! The children had a wonderful time! Your time and effort is truly appreciated!!

 

In reading, we are continuing to have literature circle jobs with novels. The children are doing a good job completing these. The two most difficult jobs for them are Predictor and Discussion Director( asking questions to give an opportunity for an opinion or discussion such as "Why do you think ...") Any opportunity to practice(perhaps with a TV show) will really help the children feel more confident.

In writing, we're finishing up our recipes for a Thankful Thanksgiving. These will be on display when you come for the feast. Our next writing activity will be our response to literature. We'll write about Marvin Redpost Why Pick on Me?

In math, we're starting subtraction with regrouping. This is a challenging concept, but using the manipulatives really helps make it concrete instead of so abstract. It's easy for the children to get this confused with the addition that they have just learned. There will be many opportunities to practice this.

We are continuing to make change from $1.00. The hundreds chart and coins really seems to help. When you are practicing at home, start with the amount spent and use coins to count up to 100. Then they total the coins for the change. The children are welcome to take their play money home if you need it for practice.

In science, we have started our unit on energy. We'll focus on light, heat, and motion energy. After that, we'll study force.

There will be club photos taken for the school's yearbook on the morning of Thursday, November 10th for any student who has participated in any after school club.

This may include:   Chorus, Art club, Young Rembrandts, Odyssey of the Mind, Drama Club, Chess Club, Golf Club, Spanish Club, Cheer Dance, Club Scientific, Cub Scouts, Student Council, Wee Deliver, News Crew, Safety Patrol, etc. Please be sure to make your child aware of this activity which is strictly voluntary.

There is a grade level competition for First in Math. The class that earns the most stickers in the month of November wins a trophy! Let's try to spend a few minutes daily playing and see if we can win it for our class!!

Thank you for helping your children practice their parts and/or songs for the Thanksgiving performance. I sent home the cd, but if you need it again let me know. I am trying to take up a minimal amount of class time, so the home practice is greatly appreciated!

Upcoming Events

11/8 Student holiday

11/9 Giving Tree begins (return the blue permission slip to receive a star)

11/10 Native American stations with Chattahoochee Nature Center

11/11 Math Centers 1:00-2:00

11/14-11/18 Book Fair & Veteran's Display in Media Center

11/16 Thanksgiving Luncheon 11:15 performance in classroom

                                                 11:45 feast in the GM cafe

11/21-11/25 Thanksgiving Break

Have a great week!