Classroom News: January 23, 2012

This Week

A big "thank you" to everyone who came to worship with us yesterday. It was very special to see so many Solomon supporters in their red attire. You should all feel proud to be a part of such a wonderful place. Please continue to join us as we celebrate 150 years of exceptional education. Our next celebration weekend is March 17 and 18^th. Look in your Crusader Comment for more information. Also, Wednesday February first, second grade is in charge of the chapel message. We will share our interpretation of the Ten Commandments. Please join us that morning at 8: 30. If school would be delayed or canceled on this date, we will present the message the following week.

Reading/Creative Writing

This week we are reading about family celebrations. During creative writing, we will write personal narratives about our favorite birthday memories. We will also begin to practice dictionary skills. This is an important skill as I am working with students to correct some of their own spelling mistakes in their writing. I checked Dolch lists today and will send home next week's list on Friday. Please continue to read with your child at home. It has been awhile since I have received a complete reading log for some students. Regular reading at home makes a big difference in developing reading skills at school.



Phonics/Language

Our sound of the week is the "oy, oi" sound. We will hunt for this sound in text and practice rhyming "oy, oi" words. We are also reviewing adjectives and learning about the suffix "ful".



Math

Today is our last lesson in chapter 6. Review sheets went home today and the test is on Wednesday. The focus of our next chapter is number patterns. We will also continue addition timed tests this week.

This Week's Assignments

Math: review for test. Homelinks on Thursday

Practice addition flashcards a few minutes each night

Reading: trade book with comprehension worksheet: due Friday

Practice Dolch words

Read, Read, Read!



Upcoming Events

Wednesday February 1: Second Grade in charge of chapel



Have a great week,

Mrs. O'Brien

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