Monthly Archives: November 2019

November 18-22

Posted on November 18, 2019 by tiffany.brown

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  Welcome to our class!!!

Announcements:
Monday, 11/18 – Welcome Sophia, Samuel, Alli, Madison, Jocelyn & Aaliyah!!!
                            Library
Tuesday, 11/19 – 
Wednesday, 11/20 – STEM
Thursday, 11/21  – Coding
Friday, 11/22 – Spirit Day, Early Out @ 1:00
November 25-29 THANKSGIVING BREAK- NO SCHOOL!
How the Grinch Stole Breakfast & the Reindeer Run – Whoville Style!!


Math:
We will finish up Unit 2 with Lesson 13 this week.  Understanding and finding patterns in numbers is a challenging but fun lesson for the kids. 















Reading:
In Unit 3 Week 1, our comprehension skill is determining character, setting and plot.  This week we are reading the folktales The Inchworm’s Tale and Martina the Beautiful Cockroach. We are going to be practicing our use of visualization as well as identifying synonyms.

Phonics:
r-controlled vowels and contractions

Vocabulary:
-unique     -disbelief     -fabulous     -features     -offered     -splendid    -watchful     -dismay
In class, we learn about these vocabulary words in connection to ourselves. If you notice your child using any of these words in context, this would be a great opportunity to celebrate their efforts!

• Don’t forget to read at least 20 minutes per day. Making sure that your child does his/her reading daily is the single most helpful thing you can do to support educational success.

November 11-15

Posted on November 13, 2019 by tiffany.brown

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      R.E.A.C.H.         
Respect. Effort. Attitude. Cooperation. Honesty

Announcements:
Monday, 11/11 – Library
Tuesday, 11/12 – 
Wednesday, 11/13 – STEM
Thursday, 11/14  – Coding
Friday, 11/15 – Spirit Day, Early Out @ 1:00

Math:
We will start lessons 11 and 12 this week.  First, we will use place value to multiply and then we will move onto understanding the meaning of division.  





























Reading:
In Unit 2 Week 5, our comprehension skill is determining point of view.  We are reading poetry this week. We will be reading both free verse and limericks. While reading, we are going to be learning about the literary elements of alliteration and rhyme.

Phonics:
Diagraphs: -sh   -ch   -dge   -th   -tch

Vocabulary:
-imagine     -rhyme     -bounce     -inventor     -observer     -alliteration     -free verse     -limerick
In class, we learn about these vocabulary words in connection to ourselves. If you notice your child using any of these words in context, this would be a great opportunity to celebrate their efforts!

November 4-8

Posted on November 4, 2019 by tiffany.brown

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How can it be NOVEMBER?! Time has flown by this year and we are well into the swing of things.  I am so thankful that I get to spend my days with these incredible kids. Each one of them is a unique and special part of our class. I just cannot imagine our class without any one of them.  Thank you for sharing them with me each day!!!

Announcements:
Monday, 11/4 – Library, Book Fair Starts (and runs all week)
Tuesday, 11/5 –  Parent Teacher Conferences
                                   Morning with Mom from 8:00 – 8:30 in the Q1 gym (Flyer below)
Wednesday, 11/6 – STEM
Thursday, 11/7  – Coding 
                                    Parent Teacher Conferences
                                    Morning with Mom from 8:00 – 8:30 in the Q1 gym (Flyer below)
Friday, 11/8 – Paisley’s Birthday!!
                Spirit Day, Early Out @ 1:00, Last day for Book Fair
 Mornings with Mom


Math:
We will start lessons 9 and 10 this week.  First, we will use place value to multiply and then we will move onto understanding the meaning of division.  


Reading:
In Unit 2 Week 4, our comprehension strategy is rereading to help us understand a text better.  The expository texts we are reading this week are “Whooping Cranes in Danger,” and “Kids to the Rescue!”.   While reading, we are going to be using details in the text to determine the author’s point of view.

Phonics:
Three Letter Blends: -spr, -str, -squ, -thr

Vocabulary:
-success     -caretakers     -population     -recognized     -relatives     -resources     -survived     -threatened
In class, we learn about these vocabulary words in connection to ourselves. If you notice your child using any of these words in context, this would be a great opportunity to celebrate their efforts!

NOVEMBER POEMS
Each month students are required to memorize at least one poem.  Below are the month’s poems.  We only read through these in class once, so they need to be practiced at home.  Students can pass off poems on Fridays whenever they are ready to recite them. 
 

• Remember to read at least 20 minutes per day!
• REFLEX- at least 3 green lights per week!