Newsletter for November 26,2012

Dear Family,

Phonics/ Spelling:  This week in phonics we will introduce the sounds: i_e and o_e. In spelling our focus will be the cedilla c-( ce and ci make the /s/ sound.) Our red words for the week are:  once, come, here, Mr., your

Math:  Students will continue to tell time by the hour this week.  We will be working on using manipulatives to help for concrete understanding of addition and subtraction math facts.

Science: We will start our study on raccoons. Students will learn what raccoons eat, where they live, and what they look like. The science objective is to learn the needs of raccoons and their habitat. Look up some fascinating facts about raccoons on the computer with your child.

Important Dates:

December 14- Students will travel to S.H.S. to attend the High School Music program.

December 20- K-1  Christmas Program: 7:00

December 21- Vacation starts

Important Reminders: Don’t forget to send a white t-shirt with your child for our Christmas program. J



Newsletter for the Week of November 13, 2012

Dear Family,

Phonics/ Spelling:

This week in phonics we will introduce the sounds: a_e,s, ce,and ci,.

In spelling our focus will be sk, qu, y, _ing, _ang, _ink, and _ank. Our red words for the week are:  some,come, were, Mr., here

Math:

Students will learn to tell time by the hour this week. We will finish our math lessons to 50. We took our math benchmark test for the first trimester last week and will now resume regular lessons.

Science:

We will continue our study on owls. Students are finishing their owl reports after our wonderful visit with our guest speaker Steve Byrd.

Gobble- gobble- gobble, I heard the turkey say-When Thanksgiving comes around-I think I’ll run away!!!!

Important Reminders:

Thanksgiving vacation Nov. 19- 23.

Late Start Day Nov. 30.