Week 21: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Story of the week: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Poem:

Phonics: Gg /g/

Math: Measurement

Rainbow words:  we, was, with

Report Card Corner

Can your child spell their last name both orally and written? With proper capitalization?

Can your child recognize words with the same ending sounds? This is an important skill especially when it comes to recognizing rhyme. These two skills go hand in hand.

Does your child use words to describe time? We will be testing words like morning, afternoon, night, evening, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Initiate conversations with your child to help them use these words appropriately.

Dear Parents, 

            This week marks the first of two weeks that Miss Norris will be doing her “solo” teaching weeks that she is required to complete for her program at Lee University. She will be teaching every lesson for the next two weeks as I stand on the sidelines and watch. She has done a phenomenal job so far and I am excited to see what all she has up her sleeves for the next two weeks. I will be having a substitute in and out of the classroom as I take a personal day this week and attend a writing conference in Nashville next week. I am excited about learning how to implement more writing into my classroom!

            There are two permission forms floating around in our take home folders. One is for the Tennessee Aquarium field trip and the other is for the School Books Press book form. Please return those as soon as you can. Please be aware that the chaperone spots are limited and will be available only on a first come, first served basis at the reduced price. We already have four adults coming along with our class. Any additional chaperones will have to pay the full, regular price of $25. I will be sending extra copies of each permission form this week as a gentle reminder to get them returned in a timely fashion.

            The Measurement Unit is almost over and we will  be starting a new one next week. Buckle your seat belts, we have a huge undertaking coming up in math. We will be starting ADDITION. This skill either comes very naturally to students or requires extra attention and practice. I will be sending home more information about this unit of learning to help you guide your student at home.

            Cold and flu season is in our midst. We have four students absent today due to illness. We are doing our best at school to keep the germs from spreading. If your child is ill, please keep them at home to have a day of rest. Sending a sick child to school not only worsens their condition, it puts other students (AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ME J ) at risk of getting sick too. Attendance is important, however wellness is more important. If your child does stay home, please remember to send in an excuse note from yourself or the doctor.