December 18th December 19th December 20th –January 2nd The Riggins Report Classroom News for the week of December 3-7, 2018 What we’re learning: Notes: I hope everyone had a great weekend! December is already here and we have lots to do before Christmas break! Here’s a quick look at what we’re working on this week… Word Study: We are working on vowel diphthong syllable patterns this week. -oo, -ew, -ou, -ue Reading: We are continuing on with our Westward Expansion unit. We will be learning about the Erie Canal, and the invention of the steamboat while focusing on finding the main idea and asking/answering questions. Math: We will be taking the mid-module assessment for module 4 on Friday. To prepare, we will be completing a practice test in class on Wednesday, along with a take home test for extra practice. Science/Social Studies: We will be working on mapping the areas we’re learning about in our Westward Expansion unit. There are still a few progress reports that have not been sent back, please sign and return them as soon as possible. Thanks! Don’t forget to send your child in tennis shoes for PE on Fridays please! Teacher’s Notes: If you need to contact me: driggins@valley.k12.ar.us or Message me in Classroom Dojo Upcoming Events: Cool Cactus Kid of the week: December 5th Early Dismissal Car Riders: 2:05pm Bus Riders: 2:10pm December 17th Second Grade Music Program 6:30pm December 18th December 19th Early Dismissal Early Dismissal Car Riders: 1:05pm Car Riders: 12:05pm Bus Riders: 1:10pm Bus Riders: 12:10pm December 20th –January 2nd Christmas Break Our Cool Cactus Kid for the week is… Easton Hardman Easton is a hard worker and always does his best in class! He participates actively and always has great input about what we’re working on. Awesome job, Easton!