- The December Scholastic book order is due tomorrow, December 6 so that they will be delivered before the Christmas break. Use the online code JFVMJ to order. Some of you have already taken advantage of the "free book" coupon I attached to the December reading calendars :)
- The PTA will award readers this Friday (bookmarks). I know that you have several things to sign (blue notes, my calendar, PTA bookmarks) and that can seem overwhelming. When I made my yearly plan I was unaware of the PTA bookmarks (though I am glad for the support). Maybe a silly organizational idea?--keep the calendar and bookmark always in your child's homework folder, or on your fridge or in their take home book bag. That way after you read they are always in the same place to sign. I will give a certificate and treat to those that have turned in their November reading calendar by this Wednesday. Points will still be given after that date, but it will not include a treat and certificate. Calendars must be signed to received points.
- I have many students filling their Sight Word Soldier necklaces up with beads. A few of my students have passed off all 33 lists and have now moved onto the Fry Phrase lists. Some students though have only a bead or two on their necklaces. I am wondering if you have possibly lost the list that your child should be working on? I am going to send home lists to all those that haven't passed one off in a while. This is an individual thing and if your child hasn't passed off all 33 lists now that's not what I'm concerned about, I just want that practice at home to help their reading become more fluent regardless of the list that your child is on. Remember that sight word practice can be included in your child's ten minutes of nightly reading. If he/she can only read his take-home book once, and practice their sight words then just send the blue note back signed and I'll still give them credit for reading. I don't want your child to spend more than 10 minutes on "homework" (unless they want to read more of course), but my expectation is just 10 minutes.
- I have started to receive items for our Gingerbread houses--thank you!! I have also had 3 parents volunteer to help that day. I still need 2 more parents to help that day. Please let me know if you can help. Please send the items by Friday, December 16. I sent a detailed note home last Friday regarding this activity. We will be starting our "secret gift" this week. Please also help your child "earn" $1.00 for their gift to you. Thank you--I think that will make it more meaningful :)
- We just started our 4th Skills reading unit. Today we learned about the /er/ sound--not to be confused with the /r/ sound :) In our listening and learning we read about Ancient Egyptian God Amon-Ra and concentrated on the word "depicted". My students "depicted" in drawing and writing their favorite place.
- In math we have worked on counting patterns using a 120-chart. We have counted by ones, and by tens starting at a given number. Today we were reminded that two-digit numbers are made up of "tens" and "ones". We then broke those numbers apart. For example: 19 is 1 ten and 9 ones or 10 + 9 = 19. I have noticed some confusion with recognizing numbers especially numbers like 21 and 12. Most of my students can count out loud but when I would have them find a certain number to start the counting pattern some struggled. A suggestion would be when you are out in the "world" with your child point out numbers, have them tell you number's name or help count items as they put them in your shopping cart or whatever. Then, go further and ask them how many tens and ones are in that given number.
Happy December Reading!! We just read Santa's Stuck today. There are so many wonderful holiday titles--take advantage of your child's excitement and read holiday books with your kids.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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