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Contact: Darlene Gelakoska

This week we are getting acquainted with our books by learning how to use the table of contents.  We are reading a beginning chapter book, "Henry and Mudge", and "Clifford".  The books are fun, and the Friends are learning skills they will use in 1st. grade.  Our journal writting is getting easier for most.  Next week we'll learn how to write a book report.  Have a wonderful week!

Spelling for the week:  one,  two,  three,  four,  five 

In Unit 4 students work with linear measures and review and extend their use of thermometers and clocks.  They measure in nonstandard units, such as digits and hand spans, as well as in inches and feet.  They use rulers and tape measures to practice measuring classroom objects and themselves.

Students begin addition facts, and continue with classroom math routines.

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Contact: Pamela Murphy

We are continuing to learn and recognize vowels in our reading groups and in our spelling words. Beginning and ending sounds are also our focus as the children grow in their reading and spelling skills. Please have your child review their spelling words daily as this impacts their performance on their Friday spelling test. Their spelling words are included in their literacy homework.

In writing, we are practicing forming complete sentences with proper beginning and ending of sentences with capital letter and punctuation. On Wednesdays, we have sentence dictation from our spelling words. Other days, the children are writing in their writing journals as we are also reinforcing their handwriting skills.

The children are doing so well in their small reading groups. We have made a lot of progress! Please continue to encourage them to read at home at least 10 minutes each day.

Thanks to all the parents who are volunteering during literacy. We love having you there!

Have a great week!!

 We will have a Math test on Monday, April 21, on Unit 3 which covers Time, Money, Frames & Arrows and Adding and Subtracting on the Number Grid. Review sheets went home with the children on Friday.

On Tuesday, we will begin Unit 4 which covers linear measurement as well as the use of thermometers and clocks. We will measure in nonstandard units as well as in inches, centimeters, etc. We will continue our study of addition facts using numbers stories, the number line and the number grid. As usual, we will practice counting by 2's, 5's and 10's.

Please continue to work with your child  on telling time and counting money as we will continue to loop back to these skills.

Thanks to my parent volunteers in Math. You know how much you are appreciated!!  Any of you who would like to volunteer during Math would certainly be welcome. Please feel free to join us if you have some free time. The children love seeing their parents in the classroom!

Have a great week!!!

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Contact: Cheryl Sneeuwjagt

We are working in new literacy groups this week.

Homework:

Read 10 minutes a day.

Study your spelling words.

Write a story. Write at least 5 sentences for the picture.

Each group will have different spelling words.

The spelling test will be on Thursday, April 10.

Thanks to all the parents who came and watched our Reader's theater plays. The students did a wonderful job. They were so creative with the set designs and costumes. It was fun to see their excitement about literacy.

Each week I will update my blog and let you know what we are doing in Math. Please refer to my blog or the newsletter. Thanks!