What Are We Learning This Week? (Nov 29-Dec 3)

I hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving break! Time to work hard for 3 more weeks, then we will have some more time to rest and relax! :)

Classroom Needs: Right now, we could use some more pencils and glue sticks. The pencils we use are the brand "Ticonderoga" and they are fatter than regular pencils to allow for better grip. If you can supply some, that would be very appreciated! They can be found at School Box. We also are in need of more glue sticks. Thanks!

December Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in December http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine


This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Letters of the Week: W, Q (Review previous letters)
Sight Words: yes, do, has, five, was
Reading skills: Story Elements, Summaries, Sounding out words
Writing: Autobiographies
Word Families: _et (net, pet)



Math:
Daily calendar routines
Graphing
Shapes
Introduction to Subtraction

IB Unit of Inquiry:
Unit 3: Celebrations
Focus: Why do some people celebrate Hanukkah? What are some symbols of Hanukkah?

What are we learning this week? (November 15-19)

 Tuesday, November 16th will be an EARLY RELEASE DAY for staff development. Please make carpool plans accordingly!

Field Trip: Wednesday is our trip to see the Chinese acrobat group. Please be sure to wear Field Trip attire, and send a lunch in a labeled DISPOSABLE bag!

If you signed up to send in corn on Tuesday the 23rd for our Kindergarten feast, thanks so much! :)

November Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in November http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158, PW: imagine

This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Letters of the Week: N,E (Review previous letters)
Sight Words: will, on, or, four, my (Review previous: want, play, two, be, three)
Reading skills: Summarizing stories (Beginning, middle, and end)
Writing: Autobiographies
Word Families: _ox (fox, box)

Math:
Daily calendar routines
Correct numerical order
Estimation
Measurement with objects
Addition and number stories
Probability

IB Unit of Inquiry:
Unit 3: Celebrations
Focus: What is Thanksgiving? Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving? How was Thanksgiving then different from the way it is now?