Paper Newsletter this Week

I thought I would send home a paper newsletter to make sure that all of you are up to date on the great things we have been accomplishing in our class this year. It has come to my attention that when you open the classroom blog, it may not open to the most recent update. I am updating it at least once a week, so please make sure you are in October and that you have had a chance to read all of our updates.

We have had a great first week back to normal after Rocks and Minerals. Our Reading and Writing Workshops have been very productive as we work on our study of Non-Fiction. We have taken a close look at 9 text features of a Non-Fiction piece of writing and will do 11 more next week. It is important for all great readers to understand why authors use the different features when writing in Non-Fiction.

Our first pieces of writing are all drafted and typed as a draft. I am taking the time to read and edit all of the pieces. We will be working hard to finish these on Wednesday of next week.

In the meantime we will be starting our next writing unit of How To. Your writer will be asking for your help in coming up with an idea for something they can teach us how to do in class. More info to come on Wednesday!

Our math unit for this week and next is multiplication and division. PLEASE make sure your mathematician is practicing their facts. It is very important that they learn them now. It will make math easier going forward.

In Social Studies, we have begun our study of Native Americans. We will b e making comparisons between the Iroquois and the Algonquin tribes. We will be reading picture books and selections from SS text books to fill in comparison charts.

HELP!
It has come to my attention that there are some inappropriate games being played at recess and during snack. There are very clear rules in school that we keep our hands to ourselves. We will begin having snacks at our desks to help us remember how to remain clam.

I would also like to ask that all trading cards, toys, etc. remain at home. I some students are feeling excluded when they do not have cards, etc to trade.

Thank You
Thank you to all families that are sending in goodies and paper products for our Harvest Party.

I also appreciate all of the books that were bought for our classroom from the PTA Book Fair!!

I can’t wait for a fantastic November with your students!!!