Week 36 April 28- May 2

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend!

   Please take note; there will be no school on Friday May 2^nd. Students will be dismissed at 11:45 on Thursday, May 1^st.

Please send progress reports back signed. If I did not request a conference and you would like one; please let me know so we can set up a time.

This week, your child will be inquiring into the following:

Language Arts

Working With Words- This week's words are night, children, jump, kick, nice & pretty. Your child will be learning these words and reviewing older words through various chants and activities.

Reading-The class will be focusing on using illustrations and details in texts to describe and identify key ideas. We will be reading an informational text titled Going on a Whale Watch.

Writing- Your child will be finishing up his/her personal narrative about their Easter vacation.

Math- This week your child will be learning various strategies to help him/her add and subtract. We will learn how to use related facts, and using 10 to subtract numbers.

Science- The class will begin to inquire about organisms, plants and animals.

REMINDERS

SPANISH WEEK – The Spanish department will be hosting a wax museum this Monday from 1:20 – 2:20 p.m., and as a culminating activity will have an assembly at 2:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend.

DISCOVERY IDOL – Our annual talent show will take place on Thursday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m.

EARLY DISMISSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – We want to remind our parents that Thursday is an early dismissal day for students (11:45 a.m.). Our teachers will be devoting the afternoon for curriculum work.

DPTO NEWS – The DPTO asks our school community to mark their calendars and support the following events by attending with family and friends:

Ø  May 10 – Fun Run and Carnival

Ø  May 17 - Garage Sale

Homework

Monday

Reading- Read for at least 10 minutes and record pages read in log

         -Read Time For Kids Best Buddies

           Write 3 things you learned

 Math- Fact Families pg.437

Tuesday

Reading-Read for at least 10 minutes and fill out the reading log.

                     -  Read about  Jane Goodall  and answer questions

Math- Using Addition to Subtract pg. 439

Working With Words: Write the words in Alphabetical order

Wednesday

Reading-Read for at least 10 minutes and fill out the reading log.

                     - Read Article Working Together

                   - Answer questions

 Español: Worksheet

 Working With Words- Study for Thursday's spelling challenge

Thursday

Reading- Read for at least 10 minutes and record pages read in log.

    - Read diagram An Ant’s Body answer questions

Math- Appling Subtraction Fact Strategies wk. pg. 443

 B.19, F.1, F.3 & F.5