Reading: We are beginning to work on recognizing traits of the characters in the stories that we are reading. Students are busy reading, doing Lexia, and teachers are reading individually with students to understand what skills each student needs.
Word Study: This week we worked on adding the -ing ending to words with a final e and words with a double vowel. The rules for the week will come home each Monday along with a few words that your child will need to know how to apply the rule to on the Friday assessment. Assessments will be sent home on Mondays along with the new rule sheet for the week.
Math: All of our skills are starting to come together. We are now beginning to add 3-digit numbers together while making sure that we round and estimate first in order to know if our answer is reasonable. We still have a number of students that are struggling to add and subtract 10 easily or count backwards from larger numbers. Please have fun with your child at home by practicing this skill.
Science: Our first "mystery" was solved this week! Students learned what a plant needs to make seeds. We hope you enjoyed their flower and bee activity that came home this week! They thoroughly enjoyed the activity.
Social Studies: The social studies test came home. Please look at it so you know how your child is progressing. Next week we will begin the "5 Themes of Geography".
Writing: Personal narrative work has started! Your child has chosen a topic and we are learning all of the important features that must be included in a personal narrative (strong emotion, writing through the senses, a crystal clear moment, small amounts of dialogue, and clear events throughout the story).
Next Week's Schedule:
Conferences will begin the week of Oct. 7th. In the fall, conferences are split into 2 sessions. The second session begins the week of Nov. 4th. You will be contacted by your teacher to sign up for a time during one of those two sessions. If you feel it is important to meet with the teacher during the first round of conferences, please contact her and let her know.
Paws on the Path Ends Tomorrow
Just a reminder that Paws on the Path classroom totals end tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 27). We want to thank you again for your generous donations. What a difference your donations make for our students!
Planners
The goal of planners is to increase communication between home and school. To ensure that parents see what we are doing each day, we have asked that planners be signed nightly. We understand that occasionally your family may forget to sign the planner. However, we ask that you do not sign the planner ahead of time just so that it is signed. The nightly conversation that happens between you and your student while looking at the planner is the reason that we request your signature. Thank you for understanding and taking time to be part of your child's learning this year!
Scholastic book orders are a fun and inexpensive way to get books in the hands of your child. AND!!! Our class earns points for free books when you order! If you would like to order, please go to:
You can choose the books you would like to order and pay right online. The process is easy--you just need your child's teacher codes. They are as follows:
Covert: N96RR
Knuth: J7328
Yoder: W6DZ3
