Check the front and back of all pages. Cheeks’ Chatter Dec. 10-14, 2018 Learning Focuses This Week Spelling Words Homework ( Mon. , Tues. & Thurs.) don’t I’m wasn’t you’re want some saw into cupcake birthday **Word Family –aw Ex: claw, awful, saw, gnaw, thaw, paw TEST - FRIDAY Theme: Holiday Traditions Writing: Small Moment Narratives – editing and revising our stories Reading Skills: Review consonant digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh, ph, Reading Strategy – find small, known words within larger words Spelling: Compound words, contractions, and sight word review Language Skills: Introduce compound words. Review contractions. Math Skills: Measuring with non-standard units and standard units, comparing lengths by determining how much longer or shorter objects are than other objects * Math Review * Reading Comprehension * Study/write spelling words nightly * Read your Reading Folder book Check the front and back of all pages. Reminders **Don’t forget to send in your child’s $4 donation for the Christmas party by Friday, December 14. **Our sweet students are becoming very captivated by all the holiday excitement! It is such a joy to see, but it is also very distracting during lessons, as you can imagine. Please encourage your child to be on their best behavior and stay focused. We still have much to accomplish this semester! And…Santa is watching! 👀 **Our class has been working really hard this semester, and our school supplies are showing the “wear and tear” of our efforts. Ask your child if he/she is needing new crayons, work box, pencils, scissors to start the new year. It may be a good gift idea! Important Dates Teacher Tips for Success Dec. 20th – Class Parties – 11:00-12:00 $4 due December 14 to pay for pizza lunch . Please look for communication from classroom coordinators regarding other donations needed. Dec. 21st – 60% day – dismissal at 11:30 We will send a note next week regarding your child’s lunch plans for this day: cafeteria lunch, lunch box, or lunch at home. Jan. 7th – School resumes