Our Week

 "Letter of the Day"   Last week students learned about the letters Rr, Ss and Tt.  Students enjoyed using ribbon, skittles and tissue paper to make these letters.  We are using an alphabet chart daily to learn letter names and sounds.  The students then use an individual alphabet chart to help them with writing words during Writer's Workshop.  The pictures underneath each letter help the students remember what sound the letter makes.

Math - Students are continuing to learn how to decompose numbers.  Last week they found ways to make the numbers 5, 6, and 7.  The students are using a number bond chart to help them with this task.  We record the different ways to decompose the numbers in a math journal.  

Writing - Students had fun sharing their informational books to the third grade buddies.  The students worked really hard on publishing a piece of writing.  We are starting to write stories about things that have happened to us in our lives.  You can help your child with this task at home by having them share what they did in a storytelling format.  Ask your child what happened first, next and last.  Practicing telling stories verbally will help them put their stories on paper.

Guided Reading - I finished individual reading assessments.  I am now working with students with leveled books.  Our LTA (literacy teacher assistant) will only be in our class a couple days this week due to trainings.  I will pull two groups each day during guided reading time.  Starting next week, all students will either meet with me or the LTA during Guided Reading Time.

Here are some important dates to remember:

Thursday Oct. 3rd - STL Blue's spirit day and Cardinal's Spirit Day.

Friday Oct. 4th -     Bingo Night 6:30-7:30

Sight Word Test:  in, am, to

Library

Wednesday Oct. 9th - Magic House Field Trip 8:45-11:30.  If you plan on attending, please e-mail me to confirm this.  I know some families marked on the permission slip they were going to attend the Magic House field trip, but since the forms were due in advance and I know plans can change I would like you to e-mail me if you still would like to attend. Also, parents will be charged an admission fee of $3 the day of the event.   
hillarystout@lindberghschools.ws

Thanks,

Mrs. Stout