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Room 227 Updated 12/8/'19
It's almost the holidays and the students are getting ready to complete the 1st trimester of the year. As we count down to the end of 2019, let us all reflect back on the wonderful memories of the past year. The students have shown so much growth, both academically and emotionally. We're all eager to continue in this great mindset of learning and look forward to having a great 2020!
Some reminders:
-Please remember to check your child's planner and Reading Log M-Th and initial each day.
**Please read the Upcoming Events below.
Fondly,
Mrs. Rudenjak & Ms. Prugno :)
Teachers
Carol Turner
Paraprofessional
Upcoming Events:.....Plan ahead :
- Holiday Shop for the Class in School-Wed.,12/11 @ 12:25
- Holiday Celebration Party- December 17th, 1:35 in the classroom- All parents are invited:)
If you have not done so already, please sign up for the Remind app.(free to download)
Enter this number- 81010
Text this message- @lrudenja
I’ll be sending out reminders throughout the year
Look What We're Learning:
Words Their Way Word Work: Continuation of the current list
The students practice their spelling words/sort throughout the week in class. The words are always written in their planner, even if you have to go back a week or two to find it. Remember, even though there isn't nightly HW in Spelling, the online site Spelling City will soon be available(check the planner for updates) and is a great way for your child to practice their spelling words. It's always recommended to do Blind Sort as a way to prepare for their test.
STEM/Science/Social Studies: Science Unit 2- Earth Systems
S.T.E.M is a part of our curriculum here at Elms. For those who are unfamiliar with STEM, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We tackle problem-solving through hands-on cooperative groups. The Science and Social Studies curriculum will revolve around project-based learning.
Literacy: Unit 2- Reading & Writing About the Weather/ Opinion Essay
Reading and Writing Workshop is something the students are familiar with from previous years. The curriculum builds upon the units from the previous school year, so it's a comfortable transition for the students.
Math: Completing Topic 5- Division
Learning Goal: Using strategies and properties to divide a one-digit divisor into larger numbers.
**Remember, if your child isn't understanding the concepts, they could look in their Math notebook, go online and watch the lesson video or do the Math Buddy. There is also a site online called Khan Academy that goes over various math skills step by step. I did show this free online site to the children.
-Please encourage your child to utilize the online site to help troubleshoot questionable concepts or to just simply help support the topics learned in school. Also, if they forget their book in school, they should go to the online student book and do the HW on a piece of paper.
-Once on Pearson Realize, choose "programs" and then the topic and lesson. I may assign the Practice Buddy if a child needs extra help with a lesson. This will help your child if they're having questions about the lesson. Your child's sign-in information will be in their planner under the 'Notes' section.
****Please encourage your child to continue to study their basic multiplication facts. A majority of the skills and concepts throughout the year require mastery of single-digit multiplication facts up to 12.
PTN Corner:
Support the PTN and become a member. Go to the PTN link on the Elms Webpage for more information about future events.
*** Order the Yearbook for only $25.....go online to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.
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