December 1 - 5

Dates to Remember

Dec. 11 & 12 - Holiday Shopping at Ide

Mon. Dec. 15 - Holiday Caroling at Fairview Village
                      * Bring a sack lunch

Fri. Dec. 19 - Holiday Classroom Party 2:00
                    Silly Sweater Day

Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 - No School  Holiday Break

Week of Jan. 5 - Benchmark Testing

Reading

We will conclude our Friendship unit this week by comparing several different texts.  We'll summarize our ideas and write an opinion piece about the special qualities we think are important to have in a friend.  

Our grammar lessons will focus on verbs, past and present tense. 

Math

This week we'll begin Subtracting Two Digit Numbers.  We'll start by using base ten blocks to decide if regrouping is needed.  We'll then move on to subtracting with and without regrouping.  We'll be explaining our steps and write story problems to match a number sentence.

Junior Achievement

Mrs. Jonauskas has been volunteering through the Junior Achievement program to teach the class about communities.  We've learned about different jobs, what it means to have a skill, and what a businesses does for the community.  We've done several fun activities.  Ask your child about it!

Science  

We have finished our unit on Natural Resources and will have a test on Monday. Your child brought home a study guide with vocabulary words highlighted. Please go over that information prior to our test.  

Positive Paw Winner - TJ
New Student of the Week - Marifer 
Estimation Jar Winner - Aleck

Mitten Tree  - Elizabeth Ide is collecting hats, mittens, and scarves for local families in need.  If you are able to donate items, please send them with your child to be added to our Mitten Tree in the library.  Thank you!