What We Are Learning
Language Arts:
This week in Readers Workshop we will continue our unit on
Looking Closely At Familiar Books to Learn and Read More!
We will also read some fun Halloween / Pumpkin Books!
In Writer's Workshop we will be launching a more independent Writing Workshop by starting a new. Writing Journal, brainstorming ideas, sharing our ideas, and using a checklist to focus on:
Traits of Good Writers:
-Start with a capital
-Leave finger spaces between words
-End with punctuation (. ? !)
We will also get two new SNAP Words:
is
can
Here are the words we know so far:
Library Day
F2F Learners can return Library books on Monday 10/26 and check out a new book!
Virtual learners, please click HERE for information on checking out a book from our library!
Math:
In Math this week, we will review our representing numbers. We will represent numbers by drawing picture, filling in ten frames, drawing tally marks, writing word form, and SO many more ways!! We will be using our Number of the Day folders to help us practice representing numbers in many ways.
Science:
In Science we will explore and describe what happens with magnets and other objects. We have a lot of fun activities planned for the week to show how we can use our magnets at home or school. We will discuss what properties that a magnet can attract or stick to.
Social Studies:
We will discussing and writing about pumpkins in Social Studies. We will lean how pumpkins are associated with holiday celebrations and the season of fall.
Calendar Dates:
October 26th - 30th - Red Ribbon Week (See info below!)
Monday: Decades Day!
Tuesday: Dress up like what you want to be!
Wednesday: Superhero / Real Hero Day!
Thursday: Pajama Day
Friday: Book Character Day!
(keep scrolling for more information on dress up days below)
Thursday, November 5th - FALL Picture Day!
November 23rd - November 27th - NO SCHOOL / Fall Break!
Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter:
Important Reminders / Announcements:
Red Ribbon Week
October 26th - 30th we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Our theme for the week is "Be Happy. Be Brave. Be drug-free" Each day will have a special way to dress up and help us remember to stay drug-free!
*On Monday the 26th, we will be celebrating 50 days of learning at school, so we would LOVE to see your kids in their 50s outfits!! But are welcome to dress up in any decade!!
iPad Info - Zoom Single Sign On
All virtual learners will need to update their student iPads to the latest IOS 14. Please go under settings and software to see available updates. This will need to be done by October 14th. If the update is not completed by October 19th the device will lock down until it is updated!
Also, all students will need to complete the Zoom Sign on ASAP. CISD is updating and changing zoom settings so your child will no longer be able to log into our class zoom meetings without being signed in. Please click HERE for step by step zoom instructions.
Zoom Expectations:
Will you please take some time to review Zoom Expectations with your child? All students both virtual and F2F students are participating in some zooms and we have really been working on using our best manners on zoom! This will help everyone have a great learning experience! Thank you!
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