Thursday, December 10, 2015

December 7th - December 11th

What We Are Learning
Reading
End of the quarter reading level assessment

Word Work:
Popcorn Words: little, after, very, where, & get
Word Chunk: “ew”
Word Family: “_all”
Contractions: will (she’ll, he’ll, etc.) & not (can’t, haven’t, etc.)

Writing:
Nonfiction Writing/Teaching Books
Second quarter nonfiction writing prompt (this piece will be scored using a rubric and will be reflected on your child’s grade card)

Math:
Measuring length using different units of measurement (cubes, popsicle sticks, square tiles, etc.)
Measurement vocabulary (taller, shorter, tallest, etc.)

Theme:
Learning about maps
Using a compass rose to determine cardinal directions
Naming the city, state, country, and continent in which we live

Big Birthday Thanks
Thank you all for making my birthday so wonderful.  You all made me feel very special.    I am one lucky teacher!

Ronald McDonald House
Mrs. McKinney’s class is collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House, and I want our class to help! Here is a list of items that you can donate to help this great program:
Magic Erasers         
Lysol
Small Trash Bags        
Bathroom
Cleaner
Comet     
Windex
Clorox Wipes     
White Bath Towels
Disinfecting/bleach spray cleaner

Holiday Party
Our Holiday Party will be December 18th from 9:00-10:30. Feel free to come and enjoy the fun!

Dates to Remember
December 16th: Tiger Pride Assembly 2:30
December 18th: Holiday Party 9:00-10:30
December 18th: Dismiss at 12:30

December 21st- January 1st: Christmas Break

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