Oh my goodness, this is only January and I don't know if I ever remember having so many no school days. This year most are not even snow related, brr! I don't know about you, but I am ready for the temperatures to hover around 20 or so, then turn to spring. Is it bad when temperatures in the 20's and 30's feel wonderful?
*I am going to apologize, life has gotten me a feeling a little behind. With my husband being a tax accountant, we have been spending our weekends and weeknights getting the nursery ready. Since it will be only weeks (when the girls and I finally see him again), before this baby arrives. Days off from school have really thrown off my schedules at home and school. I LOVE having days with my girls, and I usually have my nieces also. The four of them are amazing, however as you can imagine, having a second grader, kindergartner, 4 year old, 3 year old, and a tired pregnant lady in one house, a little actual work gets completed on these days.
To make a long story short, with days off and late starts in our schedule assessments ran behind. I am attempting to finish up my midterm reports and will try to get them to you this week.
Math-In
math last week, we started learning about fractions. We have discussed the meaning of fractions, vocabulary terms for fractions (numerator and denominator), determining fractions as parts of a whole, as well as parts of a group. We created a fraction flip book and will make fraction flip cards. This will help us work our way into learning about how to find fractions on a number line, equivalent fractions, mixed fractions, and turning fractions into decimals to the tenth and hundredth.
Reading- In reading this week we read An Extra-Good Sunday by Beverly Clearly.
In this anthologized excerpt from "Ramona Quimby, Age 8," Beezus and Ramona are expected to prepare Sunday dinner as punishment for complaining about Saturday evening's dinner. This story walks through how they work as sisters to make a dinner from their parents using the ingredients they can find in their kitchen.
Writing- This week we spent time reviewing our cursive letters and filling out our cursive license application.
Social Studies- This week we continued using our Map Champ Atlas in Social Studies.
Lessons completed this week were:
Monday: No School
Tuesday: We had guidance with Mrs. Shields
--> “What is a globe?”
Thursday:
“How
are maps and globes different?”
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Friday:
“Which
are continents and which are countries?”
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*We will take a brief break from our atlas to work on Rain forest research and reports.
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, January 29th- Happy Birthday Caden and Timmy!
Friday, January 31st- 100th day of school (however, all the snow/cold days keep pushing this back!)
Wednesday, February 5th- 1:15 Dismissal
Thursday, February 13th- Valentine's Party
Friday, February 14th- No School
Saturday, February 15th- Happy Birthday Eden!
Saturday, February 22nd- Happy Birthday Morgan!
Tuesday, March 4th- I will be gone to Grant Wood AEA all day for a PBIS meeting
Tuesday, March 11th- 1:15 Dismissal, Conferences 1:30-5:30
Thursday, March 13th- Conferences 3:45-7:30
Friday, March 14th-Friday, March 21st- No School- Spring Break
Monday, March 24th- Happy birthday Allie!
Calendar Changes: *I will keep you posted as it keeps changing
Monday, April 21st- Snow day make-up day, Students will need to be in attendance
Friday, May 30th- Full day of school, no early out
Monday, June 2nd- Full day of school, no early out
Tuesday, June 3rd- Last day of school, 1:15 Dismissal
Stay Warm!
Stay Warm!
Mrs. Jodie Yuska
