December 17-20

Hi Families,

Just 4 days of school left in the 2nd quarter, and just 4 days of school left until Winter Break!!  I will try my hardest this week to keep normal routines as much as possible, so the kids are reminded of the safe feeling they have when they are here at school.  However, with it also being the week before the holidays there will be some fun that we partake in, as well. 

The school's new reading program begins today!  In your child's Monday folder you will find enough reading log space to record your child's reading minutes for 3 weeks (this week, and the two weeks of winter break).  Please have your child send all three back to school on Monday, Jan. 7, when school resumes.

The last to vote is Dec. 19th!!  Please continue to support our school for the next few days by texting 1044pbf to 95248 or by going to the website www.vote232.com. 

Here is what we will be doing to complete our semester:
Reading-
The class has been thoroughly enjoying reading about the Herdmans in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson.  Ask them to tell you about the Herdmans, and to give you a retelling of what we have read so far.  This would be great comprehension practice for them.  We began this book last week, and will be completing it this week.

Spelling-
No spelling this week! :)

Math- 
We will complete Topic 7 this week with a review on Tuesday and the final test on Wednesday.

Writing-
We are completing our writing this week titled "If I lived in a Snowglobe...".  We will be reading the Grinch later this week and practicing a variety of ways (persuasive, narrative and expository) to write in response to the story. 

Social Studies-
Our research for our international study is well underway.  The kiddos are doing a great job of notetaking from books and specific websites.

Have a wonderful week!!