Week of August 18-22

The lunchroom staff has asked if your child eats breakfast that they have their lunch number on their book bag. 


Language Arts:
Story : Sam, Come Back
Sounds: short a and final ck
Story elements: characters and setting
Spelling Words: am, at, back, bat, can, cat, dad, mad, ran, sack, of, and
High Frequency Words:
the, in, of, is, and, you, a, that, to , it
Grammar: sentences begin with a capital letter and end with correct punctuation


A copy of our weekly story has been put in your child's weekly folder.  Your child's homework is to read this story every night.  Help them sound out the words.  You can make a list of words they consistently have trouble with and make flash cards for them to review these words. 
After reading the story ask your child questions about the story.
  Who are the characters?  What happens first, next, and last?  Where does the story take place? 
These are great questions to ask about any story. 
Spelling homework has also been put in the daily folder.  Spelling homework will be due on Friday, Aug. 22.
Important test information this week:
The reading test this week will not count.  This test will be used to help your child understand how the reading test will be administered.  Explicit directions will be given during this test.  Also, testing expectations will also be explained, for example no talking, keep your eyes on your own paper, ect. 
Spelling test will not count this quarter.  It is important that your child write the letters correctly.  backwards letters and letters not formed correctly will be marked wrong.


Math:
We will be learning about patterns, composing numbers (addition) and decomposing numbers (subtraction), reviewing number words to twenty, different ways to represent a number.


We are exploring number sense this week.  We want your child to understand what numbers really represent.  If they understand that they can add and subtract with better understanding.  For example, your child will be able to tell how to represent any number-
Let's use the number 5:
you can write the number, word, tally marks, draw a picture, use a ten frame, find shapes that have 5 sides,  math problems equaling 5- here is an example:
 


Social Science:
We will be learning all about me! 


Important Reminders:
Aug. 22- PTO Movie Night from 5-8:
fliers were sent home last week.  Please check your child's folder for the flyer.
Sept. 4- Labor Day- No School
Sept. 8- Parent Report Day- No school for students


If your child is going home a different way your must send a note.
All checks need your phone number on them.