class news Miss Kroon’s October 14, 2016 A Note from the Teacher We had another fantastic week! The students are really enjoying our literacy centers, and we have been able to teach a lot of information in a fun and engaging way. Next week we will begin constructing our Washington landform maps using students’ homemade salt dough. Have a nice weekend! What’s Happening in... Reading: This week, we will begin lesson 5 where will be reading Teacher’s Pet and See Westburg Bus. The essential question is: how is a school like a community? Spelling: Spelling words include words that contain consonant blends of r, l, and s. The words are: spin, clap, grade, swim, place, last, test, skin, drag, glide, just, stage, slip, drive, climb, price. Math: We will conclude topic 3 by reviewing number lines and breaking apart numbers. Social studies: Students will begin building their landform maps of Washington using salt dough. Religion: We will have our lessons on safe touching and further explore the sacrament of Confirmation. Dates to remember Oct. 20th – Bake sale Oct. 28th – Halloween observance & party Oct. 31st – No school Nov. 1st – All Saints’ Day Mass Thank You, Miss Kroon