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Cheeks’
Chatter
Dec. 3-7, 2018
Learning Focuses
This Week
Spelling Words
Homework
( Mon. , Tues. & Thurs.)
We are learning consonant digraph
patterns.
of each
she other
cheat when
than short
I’ll can’t
**Word Family –eat
Ex: cleat, eating, seat,
neater, treated
TEST - FRIDAY
Theme: Gingerbread Man: various adventures of gingerbread characters
Shared Reading: The Gingerbread Man- story elements: title, setting, characters, key events: beginning, middle, & end
Writing: Small Moment Narratives – editing and revising our stories
Reading Skills: Consonant Digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh, ph,
Reading Strategy – find small, known words within larger words
Language Skills: Introduce contractions
Math Skills: Measuring with non-standard units, comparing lengths with consistent units
* Math Review
* Reading Comprehension
* Study/write spelling words nightly
* Read your Reading Folder book
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Reminders
Cold and flu season is here, and be assured that we are using disinfectants and sanitizers liberally at school, trying to ward off the germs of the season. And although we certainly don’t want kids coming to school sick, we need our students at school if possible, so they can have a strong finish to the semester. We still have lots to learn!
Our reading assessments will begin next week, and as before, students may or may not bring reading folder books home. Make sure to check backpacks for the purple folder. If it is there, your child has reading homework. If not, please read a book from home. Research shows that children who read or are read to at least 15 minutes daily show significant gains in reading achievement and on standardized test, including the ACT. It’s never too early to think about college!!
Important Dates
Teacher Tips for Success
Dec. 7th – Gingerbread Projects Due - See attached Gingerbread Man Report sheet to help your child plan for his/her gingerbread man presentation to the class. Fill in the blanks and draw pictures to illustrate. This will give your child an extra boost of confidence when presenting.
Dec. 20th – Class Parties – 11:00-12:00
Dec. 21st – 60% day – dismissal at 11:30