Ms. Breckenridge, Mrs. Williams, February 12-13- Mardi Gras Break Second CLASSROOM NEWS The Week of February 12-16, 2018 Ms. Breckenridge, Mrs. Williams, Ms. Wright, Mrs. Holland School Contact Info: (225) 222- 3715 What We Are Learning Homework Below are homework assignment and/or skills to review at home with your child. ELA: Analyze poetry for a central message, comparing and contrasting ideas across texts on similar topics. Sentences using spelling words. Vocabulary words. Math: Complete math worksheets. Spelling Words: Handshake, Paintbrush, Tabletop, Milkshake, Upset, Cartoon, Bookshelf, Cupcake, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Nightmare, Hairstyle, Downstairs-High frequency words: anything, arm, brother, beautiful, because, bus, behind, believe. Monday- Mardi Gras Break Tuesday- Mardi Gras Break Wednesday- Use spelling words 1-7 in a sentence. Thursday– use words 8-14 in a sentence. Vocabulary Words: magical, awed, silent, frightened. English & Language Arts (ELA) Reading: “The Best Place” What are we learning as we read? Analyzing poetry for a central message, comparing and contrasting ideas across texts on similar topics on houses and homes. Math: Reviewing addition and subtraction with regrouping, Place Values and Money Science & Social Studies: Seasons & Homes/Pioneers in Black History February 12-13- Mardi Gras Break February 14- Valentine’s Day (Students may bring Valentine Cards and treat for classmates). 25 students in each class. Our Learning Reminders/ Important Dates