Yes, today was the 100th day of school. Can you believe it? Times flies when you’re learning so many interesting things. Our study of penguins will end this week. The students have really enjoyed learning about these interesting creatures. We will end this unit with a process writing about penguins and Antarctica. Another exciting element included in our writing this week is that we have begun the WEE Deliver Program, where students can write, address, and mail letters to their friends and teachers in the primary school. We have completed our penmanship alphabet letters and now the students will be checked on how they are applying all they have learned about good penmanship and legible writing.
Reading will continue with guided reading groups. Please note that although some of the students’ levels have advanced; because of their slow fluency, I will not move them up in levels until the fluency matches the level of reading. Fluency is a very important part of the whole reading experience. Without a good rate of reading, comprehension breaks down. Please keep this in mind when your child is bringing home a book that seems too easy. Easier books promote high fluency.
In math this week, we will begin discussing, practicing, and analyzing measurement. This includes: length, capacity, area, weight, and we have already covered time.
Upcoming events:
February 2-Groundhog Day
February 14-Valentine Party 11:30
February 17-End of Six Weeks
February 20-Presidents Day School Holiday
Please continue to be aware of any notes, projects, and/or correspondence that comes home via planner or note. Thanks a lot!
Mrs. Benson