Reading:
As readers we are continuously practicing and using the skill of self-
monitoring. This means that students are thinking about what they are reading and
checking to make sure that what they read matches the words on the page. This includes recognizing any errors made and fixing them right away when reading.
When reading, students are not only self-correcting, but also making sense of and
understanding the story. Students are learning it is okay to reread a book several times
to build fluency, or being able to read smoothly with expression.
To help foster a love of reading and to help support your child’s
progress, please make sure your child is reading about 20 minutes each
night as a part of his or her homework. Please stop every couple minutes
to discuss the reading. You could talk about: a favorite part, the problem
and solution, predictions, connections or discuss the heart of the story.
Writing: We continue to write opinion pieces. The best pet is, The worst restaurant is, The best movie is. Students are learning to have a title sentence, three reasons and and ending sentence. We have read many mentor books to help us understand how to write good opinion pieces. This include:
Red is Best, The Pet Show, The Perfect Pet, Earrings, and I wanna Iguana.
February 18th-
Annual Black History Night Celebration- Grades 1-5 will perform at Clayton High
School. This is a very special night for the Captain Community. More information will come home soon!
Writing: We continue to write opinion pieces. The best pet is, The worst restaurant is, The best movie is. Students are learning to have a title sentence, three reasons and and ending sentence. We have read many mentor books to help us understand how to write good opinion pieces. This include:
Red is Best, The Pet Show, The Perfect Pet, Earrings, and I wanna Iguana.
Math: We have finished two Chapters since Winter Break: Chapter 9-Length and Chapter 10-Weight. We will be starting Chapter 11-Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs next week. Later in February, we
will start Chapter 12-Numbers to 40. The children will learn about place value of
larger numbers and ordering/comparing numbers to 40. We continue to practice fact fluency games everyday and use www.mathgames.com on the computer.
Social Studies- Our new unit is Long Ago and Today.
*****Timeline project****
Please send 6-7 pictures of your child from birth through now. These need to
be copies because students will be gluing them on paper for their own timeline.
If you want, you can send digital pictures through email and I will print them
on the color printer at school. Make sure your child has seen these pictures and
can write one sentence telling about the picture. Please send them to school by Monday, February 22.
PARENTS:
1. If you have any “old” objects around the house that you would be willing to share with the class, we would love it. Some examples of old objects are: typewriters, cameras, tape recorders, record players, toys, etc.
2. Are you grandparents alive? Could your child interview them and ask what life was like back when he or she was a child? That would be a wonderful opportunity for your child.
3. Do you have old pictures at your house? Please share these with your child and discuss the people, clothes and what life was like. Sharing pictures of when you where a child are considered “old” from a 6 year old.
1. If you have any “old” objects around the house that you would be willing to share with the class, we would love it. Some examples of old objects are: typewriters, cameras, tape recorders, record players, toys, etc.
2. Are you grandparents alive? Could your child interview them and ask what life was like back when he or she was a child? That would be a wonderful opportunity for your child.
3. Do you have old pictures at your house? Please share these with your child and discuss the people, clothes and what life was like. Sharing pictures of when you where a child are considered “old” from a 6 year old.
Feb. 11, Thursday - Valentines Day Party-2:30-3:30 p.m.
The party will include a Valentine exchange, snack, story, and Bingo.
To do at home:
1. Decorate a box or bag for Valentines.
Bring to school any time. These will be set on top of the lockers. 2.
Send Valentines with your child on Feb. 11.
You can handle this in various ways:
-Write classmate’s first names on Valentines
-Send Valentines without names
The party will include a Valentine exchange, snack, story, and Bingo.
To do at home:
1. Decorate a box or bag for Valentines.
Bring to school any time. These will be set on top of the lockers. 2.
Send Valentines with your child on Feb. 11.
You can handle this in various ways:
-Write classmate’s first names on Valentines
-Send Valentines without names
February 2nd-
Groundhog Day- Get Burrowed in with a good book. Students are encouraged to
bring in a comfy pillow/ blanket to enjoy while reading with friends.
February 5th-
All Captain students are encouraged to wear red for Heart Health Month.
February 11th-
Valentine’s Party 2:30-3:30
February 12th-
No School for students
February 15th-
President’s Day- No School
