Monday, April 13, 2009

Weekly Gazette (Week of April 13-April 17)


What is My Child Learning This Week?

Reading-We are reviewing the book project Magic Tree House. 

Math-We will review various skills in preparation for the Plato Test. Some of the skills include comparing and ordering numbers, patterns, addition, subtraction, geometry, measurement, and problem solving.

Writing-We once again focus on punctuation and capitalization. These are very important skills that students are not transferring well to their independent writing. We revisit the activity Who Took Our Caps? We continue learning the cursive capital letters.

Social Studies-We begin a very short unit on Earth Week/Day and the importance of keeping the Earth a safe and friendly place for all people, plants, and animals. 

Science-Students will begin writing and memorizing their lines for the museum project. 

Grammar/Word Wall- We will add the last words to our Word Wall this week! Students will practice phonemic awareness activities that help them to see and use regular and irregular word patterns. 


No tests or quizzes this week!

Reminders
  • Graded papers went home Tuesday, April 14th. Please return them by Tuesday, April 28th. 

  • Home practice (reading and math) will be sent home Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. This work is not meant to be returned to school; it is meant as practice for the student. It is a good idea if parents or older siblings help when needed.

  • Please check your child's homework folder regularly. Thanks :) 
HAVE A GREAT WEEK! 

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