Spelling/Phonics

This week our focus will be contractions.  A contraction is a short way of saying what you need to say.  Don’t forget the apostrophe is the key. Here are our words for this week:

1. you’ll
2. didn’t
3. I’m
4. we’re
5. they’re
6. can’t
7. you’re
8. he’ll
9. they’ll
10. it’s
11. able*
12. give*
13. today*

*Word Wall/High Frequency Words

Reading

We are learning about Fables this week.  A Fable is a story meant to teach a lesson.  It often has animal characters with human characteristics. The moral or lesson in the story is usually found at the end of the story.

Math

Our focus in math this week is learning how to subtraction double digits with regrouping. (When we were growing up they called it borrowing.) We have several rhymes that we use to help us remember to regroup. 

1. If the numbers are the same, then zero is the game.
2. If there is more on the top, no need to stop.
3. If there is more on the floor, then go next door and get ten more.  (This is the most important one.)

Reminders

January 29th: Early Release at 11:30 (Teacher Training)

February 14th: Valentine Party at 12:00 (You may sign your child out in the classroom after the party. I will be sending home a note about the party, student’s names and Valentine’s bags next week.)

March 7th-15th: Spring Break