Weekly Email 12.11.15
Dear Families,
We hope you had a great week and enjoyed the warm weather! Interims came home
today- please check your child’s folder!
Spirit Week is next week! Please see attached for the different spirit days. Monday is
Winter Hat Day!
Here is what we will be learning next week:
Reading:
We are switching gears to informational text for the remainder of the marking
period. We will be reading a variety of books on transportation. Students will be
working on identifying the main topic and retelling key details. They will also be using
illustrations and key details to describe key ideas.
Writing:
We will be working on narrative writing next week. We will sequence the events of a
school day and then use our sequence chart to write about the day. Students will be
adding details to the events.
Math:
In math we will be working on addition and subtraction fluency. Students demonstrate
fluency in math by solving addition and subtraction equations and word problems using
multiple strategies. They also ask questions and explain how they solved a problem
during math discussions.
Science/Social Studies:
In social studies we will begin our study of the past. We will examine photographs to
compare similar images from the past and present. We will also classify events as
belonging to the past or present. In science we will continue our study of magnets.
How can you help at home?
 Use the information in this email to ask your child questions about the books that
we read and the topics that we study.
 Encourage your child to retell weekend activities, focusing on details of what
happened first, next, then, and last.
 Talk to your children about how objects have changed from past to present. If
you have old phones, cameras, etc. explore them with your children!
 Read with your child nightly!
 Check out BookFlix (username: Stonegate password: shark)
http://bkflix.grolier.com/ for a variety of informational texts.
 Practice adding and subtracting.
 Practice writing and spelling Word Wall Words and Words Their Way word patterns
with your child.
 Do the homework with your child. The homework is aligned with the Common
Core and helps reinforce skills that will be reviewed and built on throughout the
year.
Important Reminders and Information:
 December 17th- Flu Mist for students- Parents MUST call to make an appointment!
 Principal’s Book of the Month- Our December social-emotional theme is managing
feelings. The kindergarten through second grade book is “Mouse was Mad” by
Linda Urban. Parents are encouraged to check out the Book of the Month from
the local library to read and discuss it at home.
 Lost and Found- Stonegate’s Lost and Found is overflowing- please visit the
cafeteria with your child or encourage your child to check the Lost and Found at
lunch to retrieve lost items.
 A group of interested parents is forming an Educational Foundation to help the
school & community further its goals through financial assistance. If you are
interested in helping build this from the ground up, contact Jennifer Call at
[email protected].
Enjoy your weekend!