Sorry for the lack of pictures on this fun day! My battery died…go figure.
In Reading, we will focus on the sound “oo” as in “moon.” But mostly, we will celebrate our last week of school before the Christmas holidays and talk about Santa Claus and his little elf helpers.
In Language, we will wrap up December with rule 7 {Words that name on thing are singular. Words that name more than one thing are plural.} Students will continue identifying nouns in their DOL sentences by circling them. We are working really hard on checking our own paper. As I explicitly go over each word in each sentence that should be capitalized and what punctuation mark belongs at the end, the children are expected to follow along and correct their own papers as needed.
In Math, finally we will take our test on Tuesday! We will begin Ch. 7 when we return to school in January.
Don’t forget that Thursday will be a busy busy day for us! We will celebrate a “Green Grinch Day” and would like for the students to wear something green that day. It is also our party day and what a fun afternoon it will be with pizza, cookie cake, BINGO, treat bags, and a present to unwrap from ME! You do not want to miss! The party will begin at 1:30 and end at 2:15. If you plan to check your child out after the party, please remember to follow the procedures listed below for a smooth checkout:
~ Stop by the office to sign your child out and wait to receive a check out slip from the office staff. I will collect all check out slips as soon as you get to the party. If I do not receive a check out slip from you then I cannot allow you to take your child!
Friday is a regular school day, but if you know that you will not be sending your child that day, please let me know so that I can have all crafts we have done for Christmas ready to send home with them on Thursday. Otherwise, I will have them ready on Friday.
Other Important News
All students have taken their second STAR test, which gives them a ZPD level, which helps me to determine “good fit books” for them to check out in the library. I will be working on new library cards and will have those ready for them in January when they return.
Also, DIBELS scores have been sent home with a detailed letter explaining the purpose of each test. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. These do not have to be signed and returned.
Dec 17 ~ Nancy’s Italian Ice $1.00
Dec 18 ~ Library Day with Mrs. Morris
Dec 19 ~ Signed Papers
Dec 20 ~ Green Grinch Day and Christmas Party
Dec 21 ~ Last day for students
Jan 3 ~ Students return from holidays
From the bottom of my heart, my family wishes your family a Very Merry Christmas! We hope that you enjoy your time with friends and family and have safe travels. Cannot wait to see everyone in 2013!
Christmas Blessings ~ Kristin