Friday, September 2, 2011

Weekly Update 09/02/11

Important Announcements:

*Discover Indy Books are due back on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

*Our first math test went well! Parts A and B are both graded. However, part A is the part that is assessed for a grade. Part B is graded and that information is used to help guide further math instruction. That is NOT entered in the grade book. Only Part A is entered.

*Ryann celebrated her birthday on Sunday, August 28th. Happy Birthday, Ryann!

*Jailynn and Michael will be celebrating their birthdays on Saturday, September 3rd. Happy Birthday, Jailynn and Michael!

*Have a fun-filled and safe holiday weekend!

A Look at Next Week:

Science
Solids, liquids, and gases

Spelling

Words with –ed (changing y to i)


Reading
Story: Days with Frog and Toad

Skill: Narrative elements

Daily Five: Building stamina during read to self

Math

Addition Number Stories, Addition Facts, and Doubles Facts

Social Studies

Community; Lesson about events of 9/11

English

Statements and questions

Writing

Focus on ideas and organization; star student writing