Monday, October 01, 2012

October!

Anyone else have October sneak up on them???

So this month there is a lot happening. Here's a list of a few things and some more dates will be coming.
Jog-a-thon Oct 5.
September Birthdays  Oct. 5
No School Oct. 12
Jog-a-thon celebration assembly Oct. 19 @2:30 families are welcome to attend
October Birthdays Oct. 31

We are planning a walking field trip to our local fire station. When we get the date I'll let you know. Please submit your volunteer form now, if you plan on going on any field trips.

Bellow are some of the skills we will be working on this month.

Reading:
·        One to one matching-does what you say match the words in the book.
·        Using the following reading strategies when stuck on a word:
o       Check the picture
o       Check the beginning sound
o       Cross Check
§        Does it look right?
§        Does it sound right?
§        Does it make sense?
·        Reading 15 minutes or more a day.

Writing:
·        Using mostly lowercase when writing.
·        Spaces between words.
·        Starting to use a period.
·        Using as many sounds as possible. (Mainly beginning and ending sounds.)
·        Stories can be read by student.

Math:
·        Counting and writing numbers to 100, soon to be 120.
·        Recognizing numbers to 100, soon to be 120.
·        Adding and subtracting using manipulative and number under 10.


I'll post more skills as they are introduced!