Important dates:
Mon. 10/23- Picture Retakes
Wed. 10/25- Pizza day and Spirit day. Crazy hair and crazy socks!
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00
Wed. 10/25- Pizza day and Spirit day. Crazy hair and crazy socks!
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00
It is going to be a wonderful week full of fun...and pizza! Fall conference invites have been sent out. Looking forward to sitting down with you and chatting :)
AAS will pick back up this week. PLEASE LOOK BELOW under SPELLING for important information!
Math
Objectives: to understand the concept of big and small; to sort objects by size; to compare size; to compare weight using a balance; to compare the weight of objects by making direct comparison to a reference weight.
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.
Objectives: to understand the concept of big and small; to sort objects by size; to compare size; to compare weight using a balance; to compare the weight of objects by making direct comparison to a reference weight.
- This week we are working on size and weight. We will be doing hands-on weight activities with a balance at school. Your child will be learning how to use a balance. This experience will provide the background they need for page 136.
- Please note that the page assignments are out of order this week due to the hands-on weighing. Please pay close attention to the assigned pages for each day.
Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words that end with a two consonant blend; to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC words.
- Please encourage your child to point to the words (track text) as he reads.
Writing
Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to be able to write the alphabet on handwriting paper from memory.
- Remember to continue handwriting practice on lined handwriting paper as well as HWT book.
Spelling
Objectives: To master the name and sound of the 26 letters of the alphabet; to orally blend single phonemes into a CVC word fluently. To be able to write the 26 phonograms from dictation.
Objectives: To master the name and sound of the 26 letters of the alphabet; to orally blend single phonemes into a CVC word fluently. To be able to write the 26 phonograms from dictation.
- THIS THURSDAY we will pick up AAS where we left off. Please make sure that you have all the materials necessary and that you review Steps 1-4 to ensure readiness.
- Every daily lesson should include review of phonograms (yellow cards) and key cards (blue cards).
- This week (Step 5) is a bit different from the rest of the steps. Pages 33-35 will be done Thursday and pages 36-37 will be done the following Tuesday.
- The format of lessons will remain the same (starting with Step 6): Every Thursday the new "Step" will be introduced at home and we will work on it for a week. Spelling Journals will start coming home when "Step 6" is introduced.
THURSDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to "Spell with Tiles."
TUESDAY: Review and "Spell on Paper"- Dictate the 10 words for your child to write in Spelling Journal. Practice "More Words" at home on dry erase board. - ****Spelling Journals will need to come to school every school day! (Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)
History
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
ScienceObjectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
- The next two weeks we are discussing Christ building His Church. We will be discussing Pentecost, the Apostle Paul, Rome, and will be touching on martyrs and Christian suffering.
- We will be praying in class for the many Christians suffering around the world today. Pray for countries where people are hurting and even dying because they love Jesus Christ.
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.
- This week we are discussing amphibians and their characteristics.
Geography
Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of the Northern United States.
- Due 10/30. Students will be required to sing the names of the States only. However, we will be pointing at them on the US map at school and you are welcome to print the map and do so as well. Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
Memory Work
- Continue reviewing Timeline song and Matthew verses.
- We have been singing our poem in class. It is set to Bethoven's Ode to Joy. Click here to listen
- Poem will be assessed on 11/29.
- TIMELINE SONG: Click here and here for song with hand motions.
