Parent Note 9-15

Math:   This week we learned how to count objects to 4 and 5 and how to write the numbers correctly.  Please continue to look over the math pages carefully.  If one side is not finished, that is okay.  You can do it together at home, but you do not need to return it to school.  

Language Workshop:  This week we read Who Said Red? and began our focus on identifying colors and color words.  We introduced the colors red, yellow, and blue.  We started writing in our reading logs this week.  Each day we focused on one color, drew objects that are that color, and then labeled the pictures.  The students did a great job with this new activity.

Writing Workshop:   Each day I picked a different student to dictate a sentence for me to write.  We are focusing on print concepts during this time.  We are learning that we write from left to right.  We start with a capital letter and use punctuation to end our writing.  As a class we look for sight words, and the letters we are learning that week in the message.  We also practiced writing the letters “Hh” and “Ii” correctly.

Word Study:   Our sight word for this week was “the”.  This week we learned about the letters Hh and Ii.  We practiced finding the letters and learned the sounds they make.  We found pictures that begin with each sound.  Students were able to engage in various Smartboard games to reinforce letter recognition and the sound the letters make.

  

Important Dates:

• Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 - Box Tops Contest - Keep sending them in!
• Sept. 19 - Cox CARE Mobile (call the nurse for an appointment)

• Sept. 21 - Watch DOGS Pizza Night 6:00-7:00 (more information below)
• Sept. 26 - Hurricane Relief Fundraiser (see below)
• Sept. 29 - Volunteer Training 9:00-9:30  Please call the office (743-4810) if you plan to attend.  This must be completed if you would like to volunteer at school.
• Oct. 5 - School Picture Day (order forms will be sent home the week before)

Hurricane Relief Fundraiser:  On Tuesday, September 26th, Clever FBLA will be collecting cash and coin donations at the high school volleyball game and the middle school football game.  All donations will be given to Convoy of Hope to provide supplies to hurricane victims in Texas and Florida.  All PreK - 4th grade students will get into the games FREE this night!!

Sight Words - Keep Practicing!

I   is   a   my   the

Next Week:

o   We will continue learning about color words.

o   In math we will learn about numbers 5-8.

o   We will learn about the letters Jj, Kk, Ll, and Mm.

o   Our sight word will be “like”.

Have a Great Weekend!!

Mrs. Vaughn