5th Grade Buddies: We love our 5th Grade Buddies, who are also our Bus Buddies! We have a great class of 5th graders from Mrs. Ball’s class to help take care of us each day as we venture to the buses after school. We especially enjoy getting together and having them read aloud to us. We are so thankful for you!!
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Literacy Centers: We are enjoying our lessons to grow as readers! The children are especially excited to build their sight word base and find them in their reading, as well as incorporate them into their writing. Mrs. Fabbro, our literacy parapro, and I are enjoying the chance to meet with the children in smaller groups throughout the week to build our understanding and strategies as readers. Feel free to refer to our monthly calendars to see which popcorn words your child is learning each week. Thanks for encouraging and practicing at home!
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Math: We are building our understanding of the numbers 6-10. We have discussed, practiced, drawn and pulled apart the value for each and are having fun while doing it. The children are especially enjoying number stories about real life happenings and using math to figure out the answer.
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Writers Workshop: We are scientists! Yes, with careful eyes, we looked for details to describe everyday objects. We put these skills to the test by observing leaves from our playground and writing a mini-book that included detailed picture drawings of our leaves, along with specific facts we observed about our leaves. We made our writing complete by giving it a cover page which included a title and our names as the author. Image may be NSFW.
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Handwriting: We learned the letters V, W, X, Y, and Z, which completed the Corner Starting Letters of this unit. Next week, we will move onto Magic C letters!
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Mystery Reader: Ryan’s mom, Mrs. Floriana, was our Mystery Reader this week, and she shared with us a Halloween book titled, “Halloween Scare in Michigan,” by Eric James. It was neat to hear familiar city names listed and lots of fun to listen for the parts that rhymed. Thanks, Mrs. Floriana, for sharing such this cool Michigan book with us!
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Super Stars of the Week Were: Kate with her crocheted snail named “Snaily,” Eli with his CareBear named TenderHeart Bear, Grace with “Stitches” the cheetah, Drake with his teddy bear named “Teddy,” and Olivia with her Vizsla dog named “Rosey.” Image may be NSFW.
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Popcorn Words of the Week Were: “like,” “here”
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Important Information and Reminders:
- Daylight Saving Time: Remember to turn your clocks BACK for an extra hour this weekend.
- Parent Teacher Conferences: November 7, 9, and 10. I look forward to seeing you then!
- Scholastic Book Fair: Begins in our library this week. Our class will preview on Monday and have the opportunity to purchase on Wednesday.
- Library: Due to the book fair, we will not visit the library this Tuesday. Your child may enjoy their book for an additional week.
- Homework: 1. Math & Literacy: Just like always, before Wednesday. 2. Turkey feather disguise: please return the week of November 7th for display. Thanks!
- Backpack Snack: Thank you for packing a healthy daily snack for your child.
- PE CARES (Collecting And Receiving Essential Supplies): Thank you for a great start in your help to collect food. This drive will continue through Nov. 16. The class that has the most donations will receive a PE CARES t-shirt and a trip to Hudsonville Lanes!
- Thanksgiving Break: There will be no school for students beginning Wed., November 23 through Fri., November 25. Students will return to school on Monday, November 28.
- Holiday Music Program: Mark your calendars! Our music program will take place on Tues, December 13. More information to come!
Enjoy your extra hour this weekend!
: ) Mrs. Estefan