December 12th-16th
Hello parents and Students,
We are going to be wrapping up our learning about "How To's" this week. Today we watched a "How To" about decorating a Christmas Tree. When then wrote out the process for what we do at our house and decorated our own Christmas Trees for the hallway tomorrow. Hopefully, our last magnet tour families will love them! Tomorrow's "How To"...well, you'll just have to ask your student about that one but I'll give you a hint...it involves Hanukkah. After this we will be switching to learning more about author's purpose through examining non-fiction articles. Keep those newspapers handy and get ready for some weekly articles about world events. Examining articles and authors' purpose will help your student become a more confident reader and competent reteller.
In Reading, your student may be reading about the dentist (yikes!) water animals (and the importance of that ecosystem), Hot and Cold Weather (our weather unit is after the holidays) or Polar Bears and their environment. We will read and reread these non-fiction stories through next Wednesday and hopefully create some double or triple Venn Diagrams comparing these books to other books. Text to text connections can be difficult but must be mastered by the end of the year. In addition, we will be reading about Hannukah amd Kwanza through next week so if you would like to come in an share some information about those holidays please feel free to let me know. Part of the reason that Hunter is so amazing is because of the diverse nature of our parents!
In writing, we are gearing up for one more final structured writing sample before the end of the quarter. We are going to write about a snow monster (but don't worry, it could be friendly or fearsome depending on the adjectives). Your student will carry this prompt through the entire process and hopefully publish it by next Wednesday. I think they will make for a terrific January Hallway Display.
Regarding Math, we are hammering home word problems both one and two steps ones. Sometimes they involve comparison, sometimes they involve money, but they are always going to be challenging. Please make sure that your student is practicing their math facts at home this week. The only homework we have is in a packet that is being sent home today in the Monday folder. While we do not have structured Math homework pages please use this time for students to master their addition facts.
Are you ready for some great news??? Well, the Heroes have so far collected 273 food items for our December Backpack buddies. So far, the lead contenders for the Imax Movie & Lunch are: Gregory, Liam, Keith although Ellia, Kenly, and Ava are not far behind. Of course, this could be anyone's game as one little lady said "I'm going to convince my mom to bring 75 things." For the sake of our Bookbag Buddies, I hope that she does. All of these items are making our class one of the most successful canned food item suppliers in school history. Let's keep those food items coming in. Remember that it doesn't have to be a canned item. It could also be any food that children could easily make such as instant mac and cheese, ramen noodles, granola bars, etc. As long as the food is nonperishable that is the most important thing that matters. Also, I have to say that I am touched by how amazing the generosity is within the class. Just remember that you are touching lives with every donation no matter how large or small. .
Important News
*Starting on December 14th through December 20th your child will be learning about various holiday traditions from around the world. We will switch classrooms from 2:50-3:30 pm each day so that your student can be exposed to another teaching style as well as another country's traditions. I'm teaching about Italy so feel free to ask your child about "Old Befana" when the time comes.
**Since we met our class goal of 150 canned food items we will be having a class crazy hat/bring a stuffed animal to class/popcorn party on Monday. It seems like a bit of a crazy way to start the week but the students earned it so what can you do? Please let your student bring their stuffed animal to class and if they want to wear a hat (in the classroom). I'll wear a crazy hat so I'll be looking for theirs!
We are going to be wrapping up our learning about "How To's" this week. Today we watched a "How To" about decorating a Christmas Tree. When then wrote out the process for what we do at our house and decorated our own Christmas Trees for the hallway tomorrow. Hopefully, our last magnet tour families will love them! Tomorrow's "How To"...well, you'll just have to ask your student about that one but I'll give you a hint...it involves Hanukkah. After this we will be switching to learning more about author's purpose through examining non-fiction articles. Keep those newspapers handy and get ready for some weekly articles about world events. Examining articles and authors' purpose will help your student become a more confident reader and competent reteller.
In Reading, your student may be reading about the dentist (yikes!) water animals (and the importance of that ecosystem), Hot and Cold Weather (our weather unit is after the holidays) or Polar Bears and their environment. We will read and reread these non-fiction stories through next Wednesday and hopefully create some double or triple Venn Diagrams comparing these books to other books. Text to text connections can be difficult but must be mastered by the end of the year. In addition, we will be reading about Hannukah amd Kwanza through next week so if you would like to come in an share some information about those holidays please feel free to let me know. Part of the reason that Hunter is so amazing is because of the diverse nature of our parents!
In writing, we are gearing up for one more final structured writing sample before the end of the quarter. We are going to write about a snow monster (but don't worry, it could be friendly or fearsome depending on the adjectives). Your student will carry this prompt through the entire process and hopefully publish it by next Wednesday. I think they will make for a terrific January Hallway Display.
Regarding Math, we are hammering home word problems both one and two steps ones. Sometimes they involve comparison, sometimes they involve money, but they are always going to be challenging. Please make sure that your student is practicing their math facts at home this week. The only homework we have is in a packet that is being sent home today in the Monday folder. While we do not have structured Math homework pages please use this time for students to master their addition facts.
Are you ready for some great news??? Well, the Heroes have so far collected 273 food items for our December Backpack buddies. So far, the lead contenders for the Imax Movie & Lunch are: Gregory, Liam, Keith although Ellia, Kenly, and Ava are not far behind. Of course, this could be anyone's game as one little lady said "I'm going to convince my mom to bring 75 things." For the sake of our Bookbag Buddies, I hope that she does. All of these items are making our class one of the most successful canned food item suppliers in school history. Let's keep those food items coming in. Remember that it doesn't have to be a canned item. It could also be any food that children could easily make such as instant mac and cheese, ramen noodles, granola bars, etc. As long as the food is nonperishable that is the most important thing that matters. Also, I have to say that I am touched by how amazing the generosity is within the class. Just remember that you are touching lives with every donation no matter how large or small. .
Important News
*Starting on December 14th through December 20th your child will be learning about various holiday traditions from around the world. We will switch classrooms from 2:50-3:30 pm each day so that your student can be exposed to another teaching style as well as another country's traditions. I'm teaching about Italy so feel free to ask your child about "Old Befana" when the time comes.
**Since we met our class goal of 150 canned food items we will be having a class crazy hat/bring a stuffed animal to class/popcorn party on Monday. It seems like a bit of a crazy way to start the week but the students earned it so what can you do? Please let your student bring their stuffed animal to class and if they want to wear a hat (in the classroom). I'll wear a crazy hat so I'll be looking for theirs!
*December 20th is also our Book Club celebration for all book club members. We'll be eating treats that were mentioned within the story (think pineapple and tea) and begin to get pumped up for our next book The City of Ember which will start after we return from Christmas Break.
*December 21st we are having an "In House" School Arts assembly at 1:30pm. We should be finished around 3pm so please be sure to let me know ahead of time if you are going to pick up your student early.
*December 21st will also be our Polar Express Day where students are allowed to wear their pajamas to school. We will be drinking hot cocoa and having a fantastic time. Please put this on your calendar so that you and your child do not forget.
*December 22nd-January 2nd is our Christmas Break/Winter Holiday. Please be sure to have you student ready to learn on Jauary 3rd 2012 when we come back!
*December 21st we are having an "In House" School Arts assembly at 1:30pm. We should be finished around 3pm so please be sure to let me know ahead of time if you are going to pick up your student early.
*December 21st will also be our Polar Express Day where students are allowed to wear their pajamas to school. We will be drinking hot cocoa and having a fantastic time. Please put this on your calendar so that you and your child do not forget.
*December 22nd-January 2nd is our Christmas Break/Winter Holiday. Please be sure to have you student ready to learn on Jauary 3rd 2012 when we come back!
Have a terrific week and if you need anything please email or send in a note!
Sincerely,
Mr. H
Sincerely,
Mr. H
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