Weekly Email 1.11.16
Here is what we will be learning this week:
Reading:
We will be reading a variety of books about polar animals, focusing specifically on
animals from the South Pole. Students will be working on identifying the main topic and
retelling key details, along with text features, including captions, photographs, bold
words, glossary, etc.
Writing:
We will focus on specific spelling strategies this week. These include writing
words with the “bossy r”, digraphs, blends, CVC words and more! We will also
focus on conventions in writing such as correct punctuation and capitalization.
Math:
In math, we will be working on solving addition problems with three addends
(2+3+5). Students also ask questions and explain how they solved a problem
during math discussions.
Science/Social Studies:
In social studies, we will continue our study on past and 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 spell words with digraphs (th, wh, sh, ch), blends,
and bossy r.
 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!
 Practice adding with 3 addends.
 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:
 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.
Please see the message below about an opportunity for K-2 students:
Stonegate Elementary would like for their K-2nd Students to do a dance for their
upcoming Black History Month event in February 2016. I have recently been asked to
put together the dance selection and will be holding practice during the following
Dates and Times:
Tuesdays- Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
Time: 5:30-6:00pm
Wednesdays- Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3
Time: 5:30-6:00pm
Please be aware that K-2nd students already enrolled in this Winter's 2016 Dance
Session are allowed to stay after class to practice the Black History Month dance on
Tuesdays; However, for the Wednesdays practices, parents/guardians will be
responsible to bring students at 5:30pm.
This is a FREE Dance Class! Please reply ASAP to let me know if you are interested in
having your child be apart of this AMAZING dance selection! Also, you are welcome to
SPREAD THE WORD to other K-2nd Parents who may also be interested; please have
them send me an email at [email protected].
(Maximum Capacity: 20-25 Students) Boys & Girls
Please Note: More information regarding the Event date and time, costumes, and
possible EXTRA practice dates and times will be emailed to you soon!
Have a great week!