Monday, May 7, 2012

Classroom Newsletter: May 7, 2012


This Week

What became very evident to me in planning my lessons this week is that this school year is quickly coming to an end!  We have A LOT of school wide activities planned for the remaining weeks so please be sure to check your Crusader Comments.  This week is very busy as we perform our school musical.  I will not assign any homework on Thursday in preparation for our evening performance.     

 Reading/Phonics/Language

The two stories in our reading series this week are about collecting things.   Reading skills this week include using context clues and story element review. During language time we will review using quotation marks to signal dialogue.  A Unit 5 benchmark test is planned for Thursday

Math

We are starting our final chapter (11) this week.  Skills in this chapter that we are working on this week are making change and subtraction with borrowing.  We are also still working timed tests for basic subtraction facts.  There are still a number of students who need to improve upon their speed and accuracy.  If your child is still struggling, I highly recommend spending a few minutes each night reviewing basic subtraction facts using flashcards.

This Week’s Assignments

Reading worksheet due Friday

Math homework Monday-Wednesday



This Week’s Special events:

Tuesday: 9:30 evacuation drill

Wednesday: AM musical dress rehearsal

Thursday: 7:00 PM musical

Friday: 9:30 lockdown drill



Have a great week,

Mrs. O’Brien

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