The Riggins Report Classroom News for the week of September 16-20, 2019 What we’re learning: Notes: Another awesome week is upon us! Here’s a quick look at what we’re working on… Word Study: We will be reviewing open, closed, and VCe syllable types. Reading: We will be learning all about text features this week. Our focus will shift to non fiction books. Math: We are continuing on with Module 3. Place value is the focus, including number forms such as standard, unit, and expanded form. Science: We will begin our study of seed dispersal this week. We will be observing and investigating several real seeds. If you have any seeds you can send, I would appreciate it! Writing: We are continuing our focus on narrative writing. Please see the letter about our “Raising Readers” program in your child’s folder. If you or a family member would like to come read to our class on September 27th at 2:30pm, please let me know! Thank you! Teacher’s Notes: Thank you for sharing your amazing kiddos with me! 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: September 16th: Board Meeting 5:30pm September 23rd: Picture Day September 23rd: Progress Reports Our Cool Cactus Kid for the week is… Bryton Tennison! Bryton has been doing a spectacular job in class! She always participates and her effort level is awesome! Good job, Bryton!