Weekly Update: 12/13

       Peek at the Week: 

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions:

Math:

• How many more?

Reading:

• Can you read the following sight words?
• them
• many
• so
• these
• then
• Can you read these words with -ng?
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• What would you do, if a hippopotamus was in your stew? (Also, can you read this poem with me?)

  

    

• What do you remember about these vocabulary words?

      

Social Studies: 

• The students listened to and discussed the Scholastic News “Gingerbread Jobs”.
• What are some examples of unique jobs?

Things to Know:

Field Trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts - Tuesday, January 7 - 9:20 - 11:40

This is a culminating event to our Art Adventure Program. This year, Kristina Young (Stella's mom), has been our parent volunteer who has come to teach the students about all the pieces of art.  The students will get to view the pieces of art on our field trip.  We will go with our Third Grade Buddies from Mr. Kohnen's Class.  Please let me know if you would like to chaperone.

Gingerbread Houses! Thank you SO much for all that donated or joined us for this special party! It was so much fun. Keep on scrolling for pictures! 

Too Many Apps! What are they for?: As a parent, I know it can be overwhelming when information is sent out in a variety of formats. We have several apps that you may be connected to, and here is how they are used: 

 Talking Points: This app is used when I have a quick notice that I would like to get sent out right away. Examples include: field trip reminders, questions about a pickup/bus issue, or to let you know something specific about your child that day. If you do not have the app, the message will be sent via text message. (I will not blast your text messages every day, I promise!)

Seesaw: This app is used for students to share their work. They will post photos of their writing journals each week and sometimes complete supplemental learning activities through the app. You can also access our morning announcements here. I will not be sharing any messages or photos through this app.

Most information specific to our class will be sent in our weekly update and communicated through this blog.  The best way to communicate with me is through e-mail or talking points. Please let me know if you have any questions. :-) 

Important Dates:

December 17 - Jump Day during Gym!
December 19 - PJ Day!

Dec. 20 - No School - Professional Development Day for teachers

Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 - No School - Winter Break

Jan. 2 - School Resumes

Jan 7 - Field Trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 9:20 - 11:40

PICTURE TIME!