This Week we will learn: 11/4

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I can demonstrate application of telling and writing time by modeling 10 “times” on the hour given on an analog clock2.MD.7 No School I can demonstrate application of telling and writing time by modeling 10 “times” on the half hour given on an analog clock2.MD.7 I can demonstrate application of telling and writing time by modeling 10 “times” on the quarter hour given on an analog clock2.MD.7 I can demonstrate synthesis of drawing a graph by creating tallies and a graph of the student information gathered in the “hand washing” survey.

I will write 10 “times” that are modeled for me on an analog clock in my journal. I will write 10 “times” that are modeled for me on an analog clock. I will write 10 “times” that are modeled for me on an analog clock. I will read the results of the germ surveys and tally the results.

Science
I can demonstrate application of the scientific process by developing one question to begin our research on germs. SIP.02.11 NO School I can demonstrate analysis of collecting information for problem solving by examining the role that germs play in our lives and finding 2 ways they affect us. SIP.02.12 I can demonstrate application of planning simple investigations by developing 3 questions for our school survey about hand washing. SIP.02,13 I can demonstrate application of planning and conducting investigations by carrying out a survey to 2nd-5th grade students about hand washing.
I will write one question to begin our research on germs. I will write 2 ways that germs affect me. I will write 3 questions for our school survey about hand washing. I will read the results of the surveys and tally the results.

Social Studies

I can demonstrate application of community projects by applying what we learned about germs to informing others in 2 different ways. C5.0.1.0.3 I can demonstrate synthesis of community projects by creating 3 questions for our school survey about hand washing. C5.0.1.0.3 I can demonstrate synthesis of community projects by proposing the next step to take in our community project.
C5.0.1.0.3
I can write 2 ways to inform others of our findings. I will write 3 questions for our school survey about hand washing. I will write my idea for the next step in the community project on germs and hand washing.

Writing

I can demonstrate knowledge of writing an opinion piece by stating what an opinion is and stating my opinion about 2 topics. No School I can demonstrate knowledge of writing an opinion piece by stating my opinion on “Why do we get sick?” I can demonstrate comprehension of writing an opinion piece by giving at least one example to explain my opinion. I can demonstrate application of drafting by continuing and elaborating my writing. 2.nbt.4

Reading
I can demonstrate reading on level texts by choosing 2 books that are a good fit for my reading ability. . RF.2.4 A NO school I can demonstrate knowledge of dictionaries by locating 5 words and definitions in a dictionary. L2.2 I can demonstrate knowledge of thesauri by locating 5 words and synonyms in a thesaurus. L2.2 I can demonstrate knowledge of glossaries by defining 5 specific vocabulary words using the glossary. L2.2
I can read good fit books and discuss what makes them a good fit for me. I can write 5 words and definitions in my journal. I can write 5 words and synonyms in my journal. I can write 5 words and definitions in my journal.

STAR Math Reports

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Your child brought home their STAR Math report today for October. Most students showed much improvement from last month.

Please read the report, sign it, and return Monday. Students were told if it is not returned, they will move their clip on Monday.

Examples of scores: Scores with 0.1-0.9 are kindergarten level
Scores with 1.0-1.9 are 1st grade level
Scores with 2.0-2.9 are second grade level
Scores with 3.0-3.9 are third grade level.

Math Unit 2 test Monday

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We are taking our math Unit 2 test on Monday. Please review addition and subtraction. 5 different ways to show a number, frames and arrows, “what’s my number?”, turn-around facts.

Each of these topics were the focus of at least one Homelink each. You may also find study guides on everydaymathonline.com

Picture Day

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Parents, I am very sorry that I did not send the picture day forms home. They were not placed in my mailbox, and I didn’t even think about it until I was already home tonight.

If you would like to place an order, please come in Monday morning, and I will have the forms for you to fill out.

Help your child become a better reader at home!

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Reading Activities for Ages 6-7

by Zoë Kashner

Taking Turns

At 6-7, many children are interested in chapter books that are a bit more challenging than they can handle on their own. Let your child pick a book she would love to read, and take turns reading paragraphs or pages to each other. If your child gets tired of reading, you can always read aloud as she follows along. You’ll enjoy talking about the characters and plot of the story that you are experiencing together.

Shopping Adventure

Shopping with kids can feel like a chore. But if your child feels like he is contributing to a team effort, you may be surprised by his change in attitude. Ask your child to help you create a shopping list. Then, at the store, ask him to cross off each item as it is put in the cart.

Double Diary

As your child’s writing skills increase, consider keeping a double diary with her. You can write her a special note every day or every week, and she can write a note to you as well. A Brooklyn artist took this idea to creative heights with his collaborative art-and-writing project with his son. Check out their work at www.wandermonster.com.

Book Review

Make reading rewarding by asking for your child’s ideas and opinions about his books. You can even help your child create a video “book talk” about a favorite book. Just turn on the camera, and ask him to say the title and author and to describe the story. Then, ask him to explain what he did and didn’t like about the book. When he doesn’t know what to say, ask him a question like, “What was your favorite part?” or “What could the characters do if the story kept going?” Grandparents, aunts, and uncles will treasure this video keepsake.

Online Literacy for Ages 6-7

by Zoë Kashner

Many of the same technology options that preschoolers love are just as appropriate for children up to third grade. However, as children begin to develop basic reading skills, additional options open to them.

Word Processing

As soon as your child is old enough to write, he is also old enough to peck out letters on a keyboard. These activities will both amuse your child and also educate him on how to use a word processing program:

  • Ask him to type his name and other words or phrases he enjoys. He can write “thank you” and “get well” notes, and illustrate them with family photos. Play with text font and size. Practice copying and pasting.
  • Name and save documents together, and create and name files to put them in.
  • Identify the different parts of the computer and  the terms for point-and-click commands on commonly used programs.
  • Open an email account for your child. Have her email grandparents, friends, or other people who are close to her, and help her open the emails that come to her.

You should be supervising your child whenever she is online. A child this young should not spend even a few minutes alone in front of an open Internet connection.

Digital Literacy Fun

To build your child’s reading skills, try these entertaining games, apps, and activities:

  • Scholastic’s eReading app, Storia, offers enriched eBooks with fun learning activities to help build comprehension and reading retention at every age and reading level.
  • The STACKS is Scholastic’s kid-friendly website dedicated to books, reading, authors, and games.
  • Scholastic’s Book and Games Apps are based on popular characters and series that kids love. You might want to try The Magic School Bus: Dinosaurs or The Magic School Bus: Oceans.
  • Scribble Press (and the Scribble Press app on iTunes) is a multimedia creativity platform for creating, sharing and publishing stories.
  • The well-regarded Starfall website has many activities for first and second graders, and your child might enjoy its short, very simple stories that emphasize different letter-sound combinations.
  • PBS Kids Between the Lions  provides vocabulary activities, games, and stories with some additional scaffolding (vocabulary words, for example) and captions that highlight each word as it is read.
  • WordGirl, the companion website to the PBS Kids television show, offers entertaining games with vocabulary development. Kids will barely realize they are learning, they’ll be having so much fun!
  • Zoodles.com is a “kid safe” zone which links to many popular games. You can download it, and it help contain your child’s web experience to safe sites only.

Pumpkin Contest

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Please send anything you may have at home for decorating our class pumpkin. We don’t have a theme yet, so we will take the items we get, and combine them to create the most awesome pumpkin at Oakman!

Ideas:
Wig, glasses, googly eyes, fake teeth, ears, paint, hats, etc… Be creative!

We will decorate on Friday!

Progress Reports

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Today, your child brought home a progress report folder. Inside, you will find a progress report that lists how your child is doing as of today. It includes reading level, spelling tests scores, behavior, and homework.

Please sign the form and send the whole folder back. I will send it about every 3-4 weeks. Once a month you will get a STAR math report that lists how your child is coming along in math.

If you have any comments or questions please write them on the notes section at the bottom of the form.