This week we are working on using our voices as we read out loud. We will be doing some Reader's Theater skits and recording them to work on the fluency of our voices as well as tone and inflection. We will also be looking at summarizing stories by pulling out the characters, setting, and plot of what we read.
Math:
We are beginning to work with money more in depth this week. On your child's math homework, it is imperative that they correctly use the dollar sign and decimal point when writing answers that deal with money. Starting today we have begun doing more challenging time tests for addition facts. Each child will work their way through addition from 0-12 and then move on to subtraction 0-12. The goal is that they can complete 50 facts in less than 2 minutes. The quicker they can move through these, the easier math will be for them as we dig into more challenging concepts.
Science:
We have finished up our Animal Unit and are doing a short week on the 3 states of matter. There will be some homework assignments coming home since this is a short unit. We will have a 10 point vocabulary quiz on Monday of next week. They will have a study guide in their science binders at the end of the week.
Conferences:
We will be spending a large chunk of time this week and next week getting ready for our student led conferences. This just means that we have a little less time for study hall in class. I will do my best to compensate for that in terms of how much is assigned. Please be sure to send back the yellow conference time request form by Wednesday to make sure you get your preferential time slot.
CCLS Book Fair:
The book fair is set for Oct. 27th - 29th. This is a great way to get your kiddos interested in reading, do some early Christmas shopping, and support your school. The book fair committee is always looking for more volunteers. You can click on the Volunteer Sign Up link to find a way that you could help out.
Book Fair Hours & Special Events:
Tuesday, 10/27:
7:15am–7:45am ~ Teacher Preview!
8:00am–3:30pm ~ Fair is open. K-4 students will visit with their classes.
6:00pm–7:30pm ~ Fair is open during the Candy Corn Festival!
Wednesday, 10/28:
7:30am–3:30pm ~ Fair is open.
7:30am–8:15am ~ Breakfast With A Buddy! Students may invite a relative or special friend for a light breakfast and book fair shopping!
Thursday, 10/29:
8:00am–7:00pm ~ Fair is open during school and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Important Dates:
- Wednesday Oct. 21st - Conference time request forms due back
- Friday Oct. 23rd - Fall party at 2pm
- Thursday Oct. 29th - Half day of school (Parent Teacher Conferences)
- Friday Oct. 30th - No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
- Monday Nov. 16th - Field Trip to Daniel Boone Home (Mr. Fishburn and I will send out an email regarding chaperones and other information.)
- Friday Nov. 20th - Thanksgiving Feast - ALL parents are invited to come!
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