WHAT WE LEARNED IN ROOM 5 THIS WEEK! Week of: Decemberer 14, 2009
"Twas 3 full days left before Christmas break and all of Room 5 can hardly
wait".... You can definitely tell that the vacation is quickly upon us. We
had another busy week and completed a lot heading into our short yet just as
busy following week!. In the GO GREEN puzzle, I am pleased to say that the
class earned 1 puzzle piece this week...so the magic number is now 1 piece
left to earn for a class reward (WOW!). Here is the rest of the week in
review...
Reading: We continued to review all short vowel sounds (a,e,i,o,u). We also
learned the sight words.../would/-/could/-/should/-/came/-/someone/. We read
the story "Moving Day" as part of our shared reading. We also reviewed
the vocabulary words from the story. We completed a tree map together as a
class to incorporate the components of the story (characters, setting,
problem, solution). The class reviewed consonant blends with /l/ and /r/
(sled, grab...). We learned about digraphs (sh, wh, ch, th)and read various
words and completed activities with these digraphs (ex: ship, whip, chop,
thin...). The class read the poem of the week called "Surprises". We
recognized the rhyming words and and digraphs in the poem. Then we added it
to our poetry folders. We worked on new centers and continued guided reading
groups. The center work for this week was sent home. Please review the work
with your children. It is what they are working on independently while I am
working with reading groups.
Writing: We practiced writing in our journals this week. Topics related to
Over the weekend, If Santa's sled broke_____., and The story "Moving Day" is
about____. Mrs. Neevel came in and discussed with the class about "special
moments". She had the class come up with ideas of a special moment that they
would like to write about using sequence words (First, Next, Then, Last). For
example, the topics included a playdate, vacations, baseball game etc. The
class was told to write about one topic and write about it using the sequence
words in the order they completed their activity. They will be putting this
together for their own special moment book. When we write, the class is
continuing to be encouraged to use their kid spelling and Word Wall words to
complete their sentences and using proper grammar (capitals, periods, correct
spacing between words). We have been writing 3 or more sentences with class
assignments.
Math: We continued to review our addition skills with sums up to 10, 11, 12.
We also included doubles with sums up to 18 (ex: 7+7=14...8+8=16 etc.). We
completed topic 16 and practiced using doubles and doubles plus 1
(ex:6+6=12...6+7=13). The class was also assessed on their knowledge of facts
with sums up to 10.
Social Studies: We continued to learn about holidays this week. The class
read the Weekly Reader "Bright Holiday Lights" and learned interesting facts
about various celebrated holidays during this time of the year... and the
different kinds of lights that are used. We will be having our Holiday Gala
next week in which we will focus on 4 holidays...Christmas, Hanukkah,
Kwanzaa, and New Year's. Thank you very much to all of the volunteers to sent
in items for our Gala...WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT!
Science: Our next unit in science will begin after the holiday break.
Our Star Helpers this week were Payton and Ryan. I want to thank them
both for making a wonderful effort with all of our classroom jobs this week!
Please continue to practice covering coughs and sneezes properly and
frequent handwashing. We want to avoid the spread of germs the best that we
can and keep everybody HEALTHY.
Get ready... only 3 school days left until break! On a final note...can't
say "HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!" this past week (WOW! 2 straight losses). Mr. D
still has faith. The next game is against the "undefeated" Saints on Saturday
night. Big D will travel to the Big Easy. It will be a good game...so as
always...be sure to root for the boys!-(GO COWBOYS!!!!).
On Monday it will be Day 6 in our 6 day cycle. We P.E.
*REMINDERS: HOMEWORK- Due Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER- has been sent out.
WINTER FESTIVAL: Dec. 21
HOLIDAY GALA: Dec. 21
HOLIDAY BREAK: Dec. 24-Jan.3 (School Resumes Jan.4)
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
Mr. DeLorenzo