What's Happening in Room 30...........

Important Announcements:

• We had our 1st facts test on Friday over 2's.  Your child's test is in his/her Homework Folder.   If your child passed, he/she will be working on 3's this week and tested on Friday.  If not, he/she will be retested on Tuesday.  Please make sure your child is practicing the facts at home each evening.  Just a few minutes each night will help your child master them. This will help build confidence in math as they are introduced to new concepts this year.

• If you have not done so, please complete this Parent Questionnaire as soon as possible.  The information you provide will help me get to know your child better.       
• Your child brought home a "Week in Review" reflection sheet on Friday.  It is a snapshot of the week while the students reflect on things they learned, moments they are proud of and set a goal for the following week.  Please review, sign and return each Monday.  

Dates to Remember:  

Tuesday:  Fundraiser Collection Day

                   LEAP Begins
Friday:   Last Fundraiser Collection Day

                 Mad Science Assembly at 1:45

Monday:  No School - Labor Day

   

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• The students learned about the three areas they can focus on setting reading goals; reading stamina, fluency and comprehension.  This past week, the students created their own personal reading goal.  This week the students will develop their personal reading plan.  This will include their "at home" reading plan for nightly reading.  The students will be required to read at least 4 times a week for 20 minutes.  This will increase as the year progresses.  

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to develop writing ideas and practice their writing stamina.  We have been having a fun time listening to each others' writing.  Our 1st writing piece will be a personal narrative, and we will begin drafting at the end of this week.

Math:

• The students have been working hard as they practice saying numbers in the millions.   They will continue learning about place value this week and also practice rounding numbers.  They will review chapter 1 on Thursday and will be tested over chapter 1 on Friday.

Science:

• The students did a wonderful job working with their group as they investigated in science last week.  They will continue this practice as they explore different science tools this week.

Social Studies:

• Every other day, the students will move to Miss Dausmann's classroom for Social Studies.