The Week of November 2nd

This week in Language Arts we will...

• write focused narratives
• use a bank of tools to help with spelling in our stories
• try to improve productivity by trying to write an entire story in one writing session
• learn how to preview stories to get minds ready for reading
• use what is happening in a story to predict what will come next
• mark important parts in our books to retell and retain
• learn the importance of rereading and to notice new details in our stories
• sort words according to our spelling patterns

This week in Math we will...

• use expanded notation to show numbers
• learn the Touch Math strategy to use with addition
• work with adding to or joining a group
• problem solve during cooperative BUILD learning

This week in Science we will...

• observe and describe how soil is formed

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Book Fair is coming!  Mr. McCoy needs volunteers to make this year a success.  Use http://vols.pt/fhpQFh to sign up! Questions? 
   Email chad.mccoy@southlakecarroll.edu
   
   
2. Dragon Dash has been rescheduled to next Friday, November 6th. Hopefully the weather will accommodate outside! It will be during our Encore time which is 9:05 – 10:00 am. 
   
   
3. If you plan on having lunch with your child at school, we have stressed to our students that they only pick one friend to join you. We have found that when we open up invitations to multiple friends, feelings can get hurt.  If your child is having a hard time picking between friends please know that it is not required! You can always enjoy lunch with just your child and then he/she doesn’t have to worry about the stress of choosing. I like to call it the “One or None” Plan. J We also appreciate your help making sure that all cafeteria rules are being followed. I know it’s exciting to have you there – and to potentially have a friend join, but we do have to make sure that rules are followed to ensure the safety of everyone in the café. Again, thank you so much for your help with this!
   
   
4. Spelling. Please work with your child on his/her spelling patterns at home. Two pieces of homework are due on Thursdays. Spelling tests are also on Thursday mornings, so we ask that you please try to have your child to school on time. New sorts come home on Fridays.
   
   
5. Station. As a reminder, we encourage all students to read at least 15 minutes a night. Remember that one of your reading tools at home is iStation. Earlier in the year we sent home login information so your child could access this program. This program is EXCELLENT and provides us as teachers a great picture of what your child is mastering and is yet to master. There is also a parent portal that you can access as well. We cannot stress enough what a valuable tool this program is. I would personally encourage your child to make this one of his/her reading options at least twice a week. This can replace book time or can be used in addition to it. But it makes a huge difference in your child’s ability. If you have any questions or have lost your login information, please contact me.

November Events

3-October Ticket Party (8:15-9:00)

5-Club Photos

9-13 Book Fair Week

10-3rd Grade Veterans Day Program (6:00-7:00pm)

11-3rd Grade Veterans Day Program (8:30-9:30am)

            Taziki’s Dining for Dragons OUES Fundraiser

12-1st Grade PTO Party

16-20-Science Week

19-Family Science Night (4:30-6:30pm)

23-27 Thanksgiving Break

30-November Birthday Lunches on the Stage