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We are a hard working
class that takes pride in our efforts and accomplishments. Respect and
manners are important to our lives. Our class goal is to fill our fish bowl
with as many fuzzies as possible on a monthly basis. Positive efforts and
compliments earn a fuzzy. Surprising the teacher by turning in all homework
for the entire class can earn a fuzzy. When the goal is reached, a class
meeting is held to discuss how to “cash it in” for a reward.
A brief update of the subject areas being covered:
READING
We have started Walk to
Read and everyone has adjusted the movement between classes very well! Each
student has been placed according to last year’s test at the end of the
year. Each morning we have Fluency drill of 3 one minute sessions and a 30
second retell session for each partner. I encourage everyone to practice
daily to meet the goal of 110 words per minute by the end of the year.
WRITING
We are developing our writing skills through Writers
Workshop. Some of the items we’ve been learning is sharing our hearts,
“Cracking Open a Word”, thinking of several moments to write about
(Watermelon) then zooming in on the moment (watermelon seed), understanding
the difference between a weak lead and a strong lead. It is a number of
skills we are learning every day, better known as a work in progress.
MATH
We are in our second year of Every Day Math and it is
exciting to see the skills that were introduced to the class last year
carrying over to our current year. Everyone has been assigned a password to
access the Math games so your child can play the games that have been
introduced in class.
SCIENCE
The class will be studying Rocks and Minerals in the
Fall, Sound in the Winter, and Plant and Seed Development in the Spring.
HEALTH
We will be learning safe ways to take of ourselves
through The Great Body Shop. Each month we will study a specific topic to
be discussed. It is a wonderful curriculum. Currently, we’re finishing
Steps to Respect which is an anti-bullying program. It has been exciting
for the class.
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