Extra Set of Clothes

With the cool weather, I would recommend sending in an extra set of clothes.  Even though jackets and snow pants say waterproof, the kids can still get wet.  It is no fun learning in wet clothes.  We will also do a locker clean out this Thursday.  Be looking for a pile of things to come home.

Merry Christmas

I wish everyone a very happy holiday season.  May you and your families spend time together and make many memorable memories.  Happy holidays and I will see everyone again in 2017!

Monthly Reward

The students have once again reached their monthly goal of collecting 150 Irish Pride tickets for being respectful, responsible, and safe.  The class voted and if students choose, they may bring 1 stuffed animal along to school with them this Thursday.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Dec. 23rd- Jan. 2nd- No School
Tuesday, Jan. 3rd- School Resumes

Spelling Words

Jan. 3-6

1. brew
2. soup
3. blue
4. clue
5. blew
6. group
7. cashew
8. cartoon
9. pursue

Writing

Your child has started learning about a new genre of writing called Realistic Fiction.  In a Realistic Fiction story there are real characters, real settings, and sometimes the story is written in a first person perspective by using the pronouns I, me, etc.  In the upcoming weeks your child will write a Realistic Fiction story from start to finish.

Math

In math, students are continuing to work on learning basic addition and subtraction math facts quickly within their head.  By knowing addition and subtraction facts, your child will have an easier time solving two-digit addition and subtraction problems after Christmas break.  Over Christmas break also spend some time counting money with your child up to $1.00.