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Important Dates 

1/22-Report cards sent home. Please sign it and return it as soon as possible. Thank you!

1/28 - Captain Supertooth Assembly - February is Dental Health Month.

2/12 - Valentine's Day Celebration - Students will have the opportunity to exchange valentines.

2/13 - 2/21 - February Break

Mystery Readers - There are still some dates available on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00-1:20.  Please notify me if you are interested in being a Mystery Reader.

Homework Information

Students will receive homework Monday-Thursday.

Spelling homework will be assigned each day along with either a reading, language, or math assignment.

Spelling Words  

 Lesson 13

1.   chop	6.   match
2.   chin	7.   wish
3.   inch	8.   shop
4.   such	9.   saw
5.   catch	10.  were

Lesson 14

1.   far	6.   park
2.   farm	7.   chin
3.   arm	8.   such
4.   art	9.  fly
5.   part	10. watch

 Lesson 15

1.   quit	6.   when
2.   quick	7.   arm
3.   quiz	8.   part
4.   whiz	9.   house
5.   which	10.  put

 

Classroom News

Our classroom is a busy place! Take a look.

Reading and Language  Lesson 13 focuses on digraphs /ch/ ch, tch, sequencing the event in a story or nonfiction text. We will read about a boy who wants to grow up, in addition to reading about the stages of growth in the lifecycle of a butterfly. Lesson 14 focuses on an r-controlled vowel: ar, author's purpose, point of view, and summarizing. We will be reading stories about characters who star in a play, as well as what is involved in putting on a play. Lesson 15 will focus on digraphs /kw/ qu, and /wh/ wh, and sequencing the parts of a story to improve comprehension. Students will read stories about people who worked hard to achieve something. In writing, the students will practice writing personal narratives. The students have also been working cooperatively in small group literacy centers regularly. We currently have five centers: Guided Reading with the teacher, Partner Reading, Word Work, Independent Reading, and Writing. Please watch for the School-Home Connection sheet that provides more information about the current lesson, as well as ideas for reinforcing skills at home.

Math Math - In January, we will begin Chapter 7 - Counting to 100. We'll be doing much more than counting though. We'll also be busy reading, writing, comparing, and ordering numbers to 100. Skip counting by 10's, 5's, and 2's will also be practiced, along with place value, estimation, odd, even, and ordinal numbers. Parents-Please reinforce addition and subtraction skills by doing everyday math at home. Use real life situations to practice adding and subtracting.  This can be done while setting the table, preparing meals, grocery shopping, etc. Practicing math facts with you in this manner will make learning much more meaningful and enjoyable. Chapter 4 Vocabulary: counting back,  related facts: 4+3=7 and 7-4=3, fact family:4+5=9, 5+4=9, 9-5=4, 9-4=5                         Chapter 3 Vocabulary: count on, number line, doubles Chapter 2 Vocabulary:  add, plus, equals, sum, subtract, minus, difference Chapter 1 Vocabulary: pattern, more, fewer, less, greater, least, between, greatest

Social Studies We'll be reading many biographies this month, including some on Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Some recent lessons on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded all of us about his message of kindness, peace, and fairness. We'll continue reading about him and other influential African Americans, such as Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, during Black History month in February.    *Please be sure your child knows his/her full name, address, phone number, and birthday.

Science

Contact Information 

Please feel free to contact me at stentifordco@watertowps.org with any questions or concerns. I will respond as quickly as possible.

Please note: If your message requires immediate attention, please call the school at 945-2776. Thank you.