This month we will be learning about… Social Studies/ Science January Newsletter News from Mrs. DiCarlo’s Class This month we will be learning about… Reading/ Writing Strategies for decoding- SOL1.5, 1.6 Expanding vocabulary- SOL 1.7, 1.8 Comprehension of Fiction (Focus on questioning and predicting)- SOL 1.9 Comprehension of Nonfiction Focus on writing one topic- SOL1.13 Capitalization and ending punctuation- SOL1.13 Math Subtraction facts to 18 or less- SOL 1.5 Horizontal and vertical representation for addition and subtraction math sentences- SOL1.5, 1.6 Equal sign- SOL 1.18 Problem solving- SOL 1.6 Calendar and Data- SOL 1.14, 1.15 Social Studies/ Science Geography/ Map Skills- SOL 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 People and animals in winter- SOL 1.5 Handwriting- SOL1.12 Spacing between words Correct Letter Formation Dates to Remember January 5: Classes Resume January 19: No School/ MLK Jr. Day January 22: Library research day 9:30-10:00am January 22: Putt Putt Night 6:00-7:00pm January 23: End of 2nd Quarter January 26: No School/ Teacher Work Day Reminders We go outside for recess daily. Please remind your student to dress for the winter weather. Library books are returned each Monday. Homework packets are due each Friday. Word Study tests are every Friday. Volunteers Needed: We need parent volunteer on January 22 at 9:30 in the library to assist with a research lesson. See email for more details.