Quick updates:
*YES- there is spelling and word wall words to study this week! :)
*Emerson Barn Dance- rescheduled for Friday, February 3rd.
*Emerson Elementary FUNdraisers envelopes are due Friday, February 10th.
Math- We are working on some assessments here and there. I always as much information to base grades on as I can. Tomorrow we will test over time and money. On Wednesday we will start our measurement unit, which is always one of my favorites! :)
Reading-
This week we do not have a story, but will spend time reviewing vocabulary from the last four stories and comprehension strategies. Students will take a unit test later in the week. Tomorrow we will read a story called Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. After we read the story the kids will create our next bulletin board for the hallway. They will be writing the recipe for a good friend. I thought that would be nice and fitting as we go into the month of love and friendship.
Text Talk- Our text talk book is Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague. This story is written from the dog's perspective of an event versus how the newspaper reported it happened. Words we will work on are: despair, obedience, melodramatic, misconception, neglected, and persistent.
Writing- This
week we are actually starting our animal research and our rain forest ABC books. Both of these items should be ready to show you at conferences! :) The kids can't wait to find out their animals tomorrow.
Social Studies-
Today students took a test in Mrs. Clark's room covering what they learned in the Social Studies unit. Tomorrow they will be starting their next science unit of Earth Materials.
A lot of time lately has been spent on extra lessons happening in our room. Mrs. Zousel, the ELP teacher has been in conducting whole group lessons about perfectionism. Mrs. Shields, our councilor comes in twice a month and talks to the kids about social skills. Lately, they have discussing a lot about friendship. Also, we have had Lynne from the Iowa State University (Yeah Cyclones!) Extension office coming in and talking to the kids about nutrition. It has been very informative, and yummy! :)
A look a head-
* Students can start bringing Valentine's to school to pass out NEXT Monday (February 6th). We will be decorating bags on Friday.
*Early dismissal Wednesday, February 8th.
Valentine's Party Tuesday, February 14th.
No School Friday, February 17th. Teachers will be working on 2nd Trimester report cards.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Jodie Yuska
