Star Student – Dylan Rutan
Classroom Scoop for 12/5-12/9
1. Language Arts:
 Worked on three letter blends (str, spr, thr, scr, shr) in reading and spelling
 Read poems and discussed rhythm, rhyme, and stanza
 Reviewed possessive plurals and how they are different from regular plural
nouns
 Practiced reading and separating compound words
 Read several poems: “Cats and Kittens”, “Desert Camels”, “A Bat is Not a Bird”,
“Beetles”, and “A Little Turtle”
2. Math:
 Practiced identifying coins and stating their value
 Counted coin collections
 Wrote money using both the cent sign and dollar symbols
 Practiced determining which amount is greater/less than
 Determined total amounts using money within word problems
3. Science/Social Studies
 Identified characteristics of reptiles using a checklist
 Made a snake!
 Had a special lesson with Mrs. Holzworth (Mrs. Barnes’ intern) about careers
and jobs
4. Miscellaneous:
 Information regarding a class gift exchange came home with the kids. If
you have any questions, please let me know.
Information on the Secret Santa Shop was emailed home through Skyward.
We will be shopping on December 13 at 11:30.
 Next week is a review week in Language Arts. The kids will not have their
normal homework schedule.
 Top secret information came home with your child today. Please be sure
to look inside the large envelope.
5. Reporter of the Week – Tessa Cagno
 This week I learned that apostrophe s shows singular ownership and s
apostrophe shows plural ownership!
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Next Week’s Homework & Specials:
Monday – Math WS – Gym/Health
Tuesday – Math WS – Art
Wednesday – Math WS – Gym/Health
Thursday – Math WS – Music
Friday – None – Computers
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, December 13 – Secret Santa Shop 11:30
Wednesday, December 14 – Sarris Candy Pick-Up
Friday, December 23 – Holiday Parties & Noon Dismissal