Curriculum
Ask your child what the first three habits are and how they can apply them to their life.
We have been reviewing our the 7 Habits this week. Students discussed and listened to stories about Habit 1: Be Proactive, Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, Habit 3: Put first things first, and Habit 4: Think Win-Win. Next
Book Baggies:
Ask your child what books they chose yesterday.
Students brought home six books. Two books below their level so that they can practice fluency, two books on their level to help them practice decoding strategies and other skills we're learning in class, and two books above level to help students push themselves as readers. Books should be returned every Thursday. If your child feels the books are too easy for them, that is okay. They can build their fluency and confidence as readers. Levels will change throughout the year, but they will NOT change weekly.
Writing:
Ask your child what a How to book is and what it has in it as well as an opinion writing and what it includes.
This week, as writers we are beginning to learn about opinion writing. Students did a practice opinion writing. We then discussed what an opinion was and the format of an opinion writing (beginning - state your opinion, 3 reasons/evidence for your opinion, ending - restate your opinion). The students were able to figure out the format on their own and seemed to have some background knowledge on what an opinion is. Next week, we will finish our How to writing unit by writing one more How to.
Math:
Ask your child about their strategy for adding 3 addends.
Students worked hard using different strategies to add 3 addends. We've discussed using make 10 facts and doubles and adding the larger numbers first and counting on. Next week, we will begin unit 5 which focuses on place value.
Science/Social Studies:
Ask your child what sound is and how it is made and what pitch and volume mean.
As scientists, the students learned more about sound, vibrations, pitch and volume. They also had an opportunity to make their own instruments. Next week, we will begin exploring light.
Purposeful Play
Please see the Purposeful Play tab on the blog to learn more about our weekly Play Time and donation items we could use for it!
Homework
- Read every night
- Work on a math skill (i.e. counting forwards and backwards within 120, adding and subtracting to 20 - play a board game for this, telling time, counting coins, measuring - length and volume - have your child cook with you to practice this, talk about shapes - 2D and 3D - find items around your house, etc.)
Specials Schedule
Monday: P.E. (Wear tennis shoes)Tuesday: Art (Bring an Art shirt labeled with your child's name)
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Media/Library
Friday: Rotates (See the back of your child's OWL folder (everyday folder) for a schedule.)
Important Dates
January 16: Family Movie Night (4:30-6:00)
Happy New Year Deerfield,
February 27: Science Fair (6-8pm)
Happy New Year Deerfield,
Please join us for our first Deerfield Movie Night. This movie night will be Thursday Jan 16th 4:30-6:15pm. We will be showing the movie Abominable. This is a PG rated animated movie and the run time is 1 hr. and 37 minutes. There is no charge for this event, and siblings are welcomed. We will be serving POPCORN and CANDY(peanut free), along with WATER. Below is the Signup Genius if you are able to help out.
Deerfield PTO
January 20: No School - MLK Day
January 30: Multicultural Night (6-8pm)
February 7: Kid's Heart Challenge
February 17-18: No School - Mid Winter BreakFebruary 27: Science Fair (6-8pm)
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