Wow! Can't believe that it's October already!! I love Fall! I've got my apple scent in my Scentsy and the windows open! Think I will bake some banana bread too! :) Hope you've had a great weekend! We had a terrific one!
Here is this week's agenda:
Reading - Guided reading groups, Scattergories, and 50 State Research
Spelling - Sounds of "o" List 6 on spellingcity.com The enriched list are the "L" words.
English - Plural Nouns.......We didn't get to it last week, but will for sure this week. We were busy preparing for student-led conferences which included writing a letter in "friendly-letter" format to you! That's the best kind of English......real life application English!!
Math - Subtracting large numbers, subtracting across zeros, estimating sums and differences.......They need lots of practice with these concepts believe it or not. They have really struggled with accuracy.
Social Studies - Oklahoma - Oil.....We are also making an Oklahoma Symbols flip book.
Science - Fossils, landforms, and caves
Remember to study multiplication facts with your child. We will still be taking speed multiplication tests for the next several weeks. We usually take them 2 to 4 times per week depending on our time. The kids need to study daily. Even if we don't take a test rain or shine, they either know them or they don't. It needs to stick in their brains for good, not just temporarily for the test. I have given some kids card tests, because they panic with the paper test, but actually know their facts well, so if they can recite them to me fast with the cards then I pass them on. After we are done with speed tests, I will give them mixed fact review sheets weekly to help ensure practice and "stickablility"! Ha!
Don't forget the Turkey Creek School field trip coming up this Wednesday. The children need to bring a sack lunch, unless they ordered a school one. We will leave around 8:45 and return around 2:15. Remember also that the admission price was raised to $5. Pictures are still $7. If they want to bring extra money for the gift shop, they can. Dressing pioneer style is encouraged, but not mandatory. I am looking forward to it! The children will have a great day!!
The first round of student-led conferences are this Tuesday evening. On Friday, your child should have brought home a reminder with your time and day on it. They have worked so hard so far preparing for the conferences. Tuesday we will prepare a little more. :)
On Monday, I will not be there. My little guy has an eye specialist appointment.
Quote - Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think. Dale Carnegie
With our busy Apple Day on Friday, I didn't quiz the kids on last week's quote, so I will do that this Tuesday. Last week's quote was: Be a Fruit Loop in a world full of Cheerios Anonymous
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