Friday, October 19, 2018

October 22-26

Writing:
We are starting a new unit this week on expository writing. We aren't researching yet, but instead students will be writing about topics in which they are experts. Students will use the text features we learned about last week and write an "All About" book which will explain all about a certain topic. Students will start by brainstorming possible topics and then will choose a topic and pick which chapters they want to be in their book.

Reading:
As we are getting closer to Halloween, it is the perfect time to learn about spiders. We will be reading Spiders by Gail Gibbons and picking out new and interesting facts. We will practice making connections by thinking about how we feel about spiders and how someone else might feel.

Math:
We are focusing on addition strategies this week as we move toward independence from counting on fingers to add! We will practice the counting on strategy, the making ten strategy, and the doubles strategy. You can help at home by quizzing your child on their basic addition facts to 20 so they can practice building automaticity!

Social Studies:
We are wrapping up good citizens by learning about the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. We will also be learning about our heritage and how everyone's culture has something to celebrate.

Our wonderful cafeteria manager, Debra Parks got some bad news last week when she found out she has lung cancer. Paige Cox has set up a Go Fund Me to help with her mounting medical bills. If you would like to donate to it, here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/925yg-debra-parks-cancer-fund

Reminders:
Sock Hop: October 20th
Coins for Coats Deadline: October 22
Trunk or Treat: October 28th
Red Ribbon Week:
Monday 10/22:
We are ready for Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red!

Tuesday 10/23:
Come to school Healthy & Strong:
Eat a healthy breakfast and bring a healthy snack.

Wednesday 10/24:
Create a world without bullying: Wear Orange for Unity Day.

Thursday 10/25:
“Team Up” for exercise: Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey.

Friday 10/26:
Give a “Hoot” about our Health: Wear a Caraway Shirt!

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