Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Hello Families!
Only three more wake ups!  The count down is into the single digits for Fall Break and the kids are feeling it.

 

This Thursday, October 17th will be our PACK Assemblies.  K-2 will meet in the gym at 1:30-2:15.  Intermediate grades 3-5 will follow in the gym from 2:30-3:15.

 

Friday, October 18th from 2:45-3:30 will be all second grade class parties.  We are excited for you to join us! 

 

This week, you can expect:     
MATH:  For 2nd grade math- there was a Unit 3 assessment today.  We will be starting Unit 4 tomorrow.  This unit will focus on number stories, missing addends, and multi step number problems. In 3rd grade math: we will be reviewing Unit 3 for our test on Thursday.  Stand Out Math Computation tests given every week and Stand Out Math taught on Friday.

WRITING:  We are working on Narrative Writing. Our prompt will be "tell about a fun time with a friend." Through Focused Modeled Writing, kids will have an opportunity to learn as teachers model, as well as apply their thinking as they create their own thinking maps and writing. Our focus will be on building the structure in writing, while still learning to add details and use descriptive language.

PHONICS AND  VOCABULARY:  Continuing to practice our FAST phonics. Fast spelling test (lesson 8) will be on Friday.  Lesson 4 in Wordly Wise will be continued (our words are:  ape, branch, brain, cavern, chimney, dozen, flame, net, spear, and torch).

LITERACY:  Continuing whole group reading and responding, as well as small group conferences around individual reading levels.

FOSS Science:  Monday and Thursday

Social Studies- Unit 2 How are Communities Different?


Community Events:

PTCO Fundraiser!!

Look forward to Novembers events!

 

Looking Forward:

 

Thurs. 10/17 PACK assembly at 1:30

Fri. 10/18 Fall Party, 2:45

Mon. 10/21 Fall Break

Mon. 11/4 Back to School

Wed. 11/6 Picture Re-Takes

Fri. 11/8 Report Cards go Home

Mon. 11/11 Veteran's Program

Mon. 11/11 Conference Week

Fri. 11/22 PTCO Snowflake Dance

Wed. 11/27-11/29 Thanksgiving Break

Friday, October 4, 2013

Hello Families!
Hopefully, you have a wonderful weekend. This first few days of October has been full of crazy weather! Fall break will soon be upon us.   

 With all of the festivities during this time of year we would like to give a gentle reminder that we encourage all students to bring healthy snacks.  (Please no cookies, brownies or candy...)  However these are wonderful treats for lunch. 

 

Don't forget Wednesday, October 9th is Walk to School Day!!! We can't wait to see you and will hope for some warmer temperatures!

 

Muffins with Mom is a week from today!  October 11th from 9:00-10:00 in your child's classroom.  We are excited to give you a peek at what your child's mornings at school are like.

 

On October 11th, PTCO has another fun spirit day planned.  The theme will be "Mustache Day." Donations of $1.00 will still be collected by PTCO. 

This week, you can expect:     
                    MATH:  For 2nd grade math- continuing with Unit 3, focusing on place value, money, time and solving multi-step problems. In 3rd grade math: also continuing with Unit 3, focusing on measurement, area and perimeter.  Stand Out Math Computation tests given every week and Stand Out Math taught on Friday.

WRITING:  We are working on Narrative Writing. Our prompt will be "tell about a time you had fun with Mom." Through Focused Modeled Writing, kids will have an opportunity to learn as teachers model, as well as apply their thinking as they create their own thinking maps and writing. Our focus will be on building the structure in writing, while still learning to add details and use descriptive language.

PHONICS AND  VOCABULARY:  Continuing to practice our FAST phonics.Fast spelling test (lesson 7) on Friday. Start Lesson 4 in Wordly Wise (our new words are:  ape, branch, brain, cavern, chimney, dozen, flame, net, spear, and torch).

LITERACY:  Continuing whole group reading and responding, as well as small group conferences around individual reading levels.

FOSS Science:  Monday and Thursday

Social Studies- Unit 2 How are Communities Different?


Community Events:

PTCO Fundraiser!!

Our "Get Out of Fundraising" donation drive is underway! Instead of selling "stuff" door-to-door as many elementary schools do, we hold a monetary donation drive every year. The recommended amount of $50 per student goes toward funding different programs and technology for the school.  Look for more detailed information coming home in Friday folders.

We will also be having our Friday Fun Days again this year! For a donation of $1 (or more!), your child can participate in fun events every Friday.  Here is what is planned for this year:
Oct 11 - Mustache Day

The class that donates the most will win the first Coyote Cup!

 

Looking Forward:

 

Weds. 10/9 Walk to School Day

Fri. 10/11 Muffins with Mom, 9 am

Thurs. 10/17 PACK assembly at 1:30

Fri. 10/18 Fall Party, 2:45