August 17th - August 21st

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during Read to Self

Three ways to read a book (read the pictures, read the words, & retell a familiar story)

Eagle Eye reading strategy (use the pictures to solve tricky words)

Lips the Fish reading strategy (get your mouth read and say the first sound)

Writing:

How does Writer’s Workshop look and sound?

Ways to pick a topic

Math:

How does Math Daily 3 look and sound?

Building stamina for Math by Myself

Theme:

Building a classroom community

Before you speak think and be smart. It’s hard to fix a wrinkled heart.

Created friendship fruit salad

Special Thanks

I want to send out a special thanks to all who donated items from our classroom wish list!  We greatly appreciate your generosity.  These items will help us have a productive year! Feel free to frequently view our classroom website where I will post items throughout the year as we need them.   

Special Class Schedule

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday- Library

Thursday- Computers

Friday- P.E.

Always Remember…

I want you to always feel free to contact me through school (417-869-0600) or by e-mail (laurahappel@willardschools.net). If you have any questions, send a note in your child’s take home folder, and I will write a quick response back.

Dates to Remember

August 19th: Fire Drill

August 25th: Tornado Drill

September 4th: No School (Teacher Work Day)

September 7th- No School (Labor Day)