Week of January 30 - February 3

Dear Parents,

Last week the students did a great job reviewing “short i” sounds and practicing writing words with “short i” sounds. We compared “short a” words to “short i” words and were able to hear and see the difference.  We learned about adding smaller numbers to get to ten and used Legos to see the numbers adding up to bigger numbers.  The scholars did a great job on their spelling and math tests.  I was very pleased with everyone’s effort over the entire week!

This Week’s Lessons...

In Phonics, this week’s spelling words focus on “short u” sounds.  Please look at the list on the left to see our words.  

In Language Arts, we will start reading Gus from our phonics series to hear more “short u” sounds and to help review our “a” and “i” sounds along with our sight words.  By the end of the week, my hope is that each student can read a page or two independently without my help.

In Math, we are starting Chapter 6: Geometry and Equal Parts.  We will be concentrating on Geometry this week - looking at solid shapes (cones, spheres, cylinders, and cubes).  Please ask your scholar to point out some solid shapes he/she sees around the house.  

In History, we will continue our lessons in “Good Citizenship,” learning about responsibility, respect, and compassion. We will be coloring pictures and writing about each topic.  All pictures and writing will be combined into a book for the scholars to take home.

Book Club...

Here are some new titles - great for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and cuddles at night... 

Phonics Practice - - 

Math Practice - - 

Picture Books - -



Kindle Books - -

Enjoy!

Volunteering...

We now have a calendar hanging on the “NEWS” bulletin board by the front door of our classroom.  Please flip through the months and sign up for a few spots.  Separate volunteer sign-up forms will go out for holiday parties (as usual, on our clipboard).

As Always...

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to email me, stop by the classroom, talk to Ms. Diane, or leave a comment on our blog.  Please become a “follower” of our blog and “like” our school’s Facebook page, if you haven’t already done so.

Have a terrific week!

Mrs. Stuhr