Monday, November 5, 2012

Weekly News



November 5-9
Reading: This week we are continuing to read Owl Moon during reading. We are learning about descriptive language, making predictions, and text structure. We will also learn about similes. We will NOT have a spelling test this Friday.

Writer’s Workshop: This week we are working on a paragraph about an animal we would like to learn more about. We are going to model descriptive writing.

Math: This week we will work on Addition with Base Ten and Subtraction with Base Ten. We will also work on the value of money under $50.

Social Studies: We are learning so much about Washington D.C.! Each student is researching an important landmark from the Lincoln Memorial to the National Zoo. We will also have a chance to vote tomorrow in the All School Presidential Election!  

Important Dates:  
          Tuesday & Wednesday- Book Fair in the Gym!
          Wednesday 11/7- Field Trip to Arrowhead Stadium 9am-Noon.

Study Island This Week: Counting Money and Root Words

Important Information
          Later in the spring we will have 3rd Grade Regions Day! This will be very similar to 2nd grade Kansas City Day where the students will rotate throughout stations. If you are interested in helping or donating please contact
Mary Beth Eyen:  tmbeyen@yahoo.com
Leigh Ann Boucher: texasbouchers@yahoo.com

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