Citizens of Miss Smith's Metropolis! :)
It is going to be a very busy week for us! We had picture day today, and I'm sure we'll get word of picture retakes soon for those who were unable to make it! We also have a half-day on Friday. Remember, we have NO LUNCH OR SPECIALS on half-days, so pack a great snack! Dismissal is at 12:35 and 12:45.
Classroom Needs: We are in need of
-hand sanitizer
-tissues
-sanitizing surface wipes
This week at a glance:
Language Arts- In Riggs we will be finishing our introduction to the phonograms, markings, and initial spelling rules. We will begin having spelling words next week! Again, make sure your student can tell you all the sounds of each phonogram! (You can use your cheat-sheets to check!) In Writing, we are beginning our Aesop's Classical Writing Workbooks. The students will also be writing their own "Big Race" fable after having read and analyzed "The Tortoise and the Hare". In Reading, we are beginning Shiloh. The students will be asked to re-read chapters aloud and write reading log summaries or complete journal entries on discussion questions for homework. If you have a copy of Shiloh at home, please send it in! (Extras are appreciated, too, as we have many families whose copies are still on back-order).
Science- We are focusing on the Classification of Mammals. Students have been placed in groups and given a study guide and research materials to create a poster of specific mammal orders which they will then present to the class. The students are being evaluated on the content and creativity of their poster, the quality of the presentation, and their level of participation in the group. The rest of the class will complete the study guide through the presentations. This will be reviewed on Thursday. If time permits, we will have the Mammals quiz on Friday. If I do not feel the class has had satisfactory time to prepare, I will postpone the quiz until Wednesday of next week. Then it is on to Birds and Fish!
History & Geography- We are continuing to build our map skills this week! We are introducing the idea of scale, using symbols on maps, and creating our own maps this week. We wrap up our Map Skills unit by creating books that show our location at increasingly specific levels. Next we will focus on geographical terms and features before moving into our study of World Rivers!
Developing Great Hearts- The students are working on developing their understanding of the core virtue Perseverance. I have encouraged them to take on the challenge of memorizing this code as it is stated at the front of the agenda. There is a prize motivator attached to this mission, but I am also just thrilled to have the students who memorize the code come in front of the class and give a genuine demonstration of perseverance at work. We will also be having our first "Kingdom" Event. The focus of the event is Friendship, so it would also be worthwhile to take a look at that virtue in the agenda.
Please remember to check and sign your student's agenda and reading logs each night! Feel free to use the agenda or e-mail as a means of communication with Miss Williams or Miss Smith. Have a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Miss Smith and Miss Williams
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