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Happy First Day of Fall! As much as I love summertime, I am looking forward to the crisp weather and those favorite fall foods like apples! In Reading, we have been learning how to read different types of stories and sequence the story by using our transition words. When reading a story with your child, ask them if they can summarize the story using transition words, like First, Next, Then, and Last. I know they can do it! In Math, we have been working on our place values and expanding our numbers to truly understand the value of a number, such as 42= 40 + 2. Check out my math unit overview if you need a review with your child. It is located under the Math tab!

I will be sending out a reminder slip, but wanted to update you here as well that…

1. Spelling Words were given on Monday so that means that we will be having a spelling test on Friday.

2. Scholastic Book Orders are due Friday, September 25th. You can do it online or send in the book order. I will be placing the order this weekend!

3. Social Studies Review will be sent home soon to go over the American Symbols we learned about, the examples of rules and the importance for them, as well as the different types of communities.

October is going to be a busy month for us at school….so enjoy your last couple days of September and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! 

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Hello Parents!

I hope you are enjoying the weather as much as I am. The students and I are graphing the weather each day and I cannot believe that we have had only three days of cloudy or rain! We love the sunshine, especially during break and recess time!

I wanted to let you know that we will officially begin with our spelling words on Monday, September 21^st. Over the past two weeks, we have been reviewing short vowels. Each student took a pre-test to assess their knowledge on all different phonics skills so that their spelling test will best fit them individually! Therefore, on Monday, we will begin their individual spelling word list! Look for a list (in their handwriting) to practice during the week. Although we will practice them throughout the week, it always help to make up little games or complete some practice at home.

Some Suggestions for Practice at Home:

-Use alphabet magnets or scrabble tiles to spell out each word.

-Write sentences for each word.

-Write the word list on a piece of construction paper and then cut the words into letters to arrange the word list again.

-Make spelling game of memory and spell the word when you get a match.

Also, the students have been completing lessons on Reading Eggs, which is a program that focuses on phonics and reading skills. Many of you said that you have internet access at home; therefore, your student can begin to access it from home as an educational site to use for additional practice. However, since not everyone does have internet access, it is an optional tool to use at home. The students really love the tool and I have the link on my blog if you would like to access it. Your child should know his or her password.

Thanks for all that you do! They are great learners because of your help and influence in their lives!

Happy Early Dismissal Day!