Math:

The students continued to work on Counting On up to 3 more numbers. They are using fingers and pictures when solving addition stories using this strategy. They have been enjoying doing activities, such as Count On Cheers, before our lessons. The Math Tips I sent home yesterday includes the directions for this along with another game called Slam Partners to 6, which sounds like a lot of fun!

Spelling Words:

The new words this week were like, I, to and see. Throughout the week the children practiced the spelling of the words through a variety of activities, such as cheering the words, spelling them popcorn style, magnetic letters and more. Today, everyone did a great job on their first word wall test! We did discuss that it is not a big deal if a student does not get all the words right. It just means that they need to practice the word(s) more. You will notice that I will give the child a “Give Me 5” paper to practice writing the misspelled word. There will be 4 new words next week with a 6 word spelling test next Friday. This will include the 4 new words, along with the words, like and see from this week.

 Weather:

This season brings big temperature swings which can make dressing for it difficult. Please dress your child in layers and make sure that he/she always has some sort of sweater to put on. At times in can be warmer outside than inside. Leaving one in the backpack might be an option. Thanks so much!

Upcoming Events:

Mon. Oct. 12 Columbus Day – No school

Tues. Nov. 3 – All Cape Professional Day – No School

Wed Nov. 11 – Veteran’s Day – Observance – No School

 Enjoy the long weekend!