Classroom Snapshot and Reminders

Hi Families,

We have had a pretty busy week and half, and I have tons of pictures to show you. I hope everyone a great election day with your little ones if you were able to do so. Here are few things we have been up to.

This week we...

• began a new shared reading book called Putting on a Play, which is a nonfiction text, and informs students about how to put on their own play. Students have learned about stage directions, props, costumes, and much more. In addition to learning all about how to put on plays, we are learning about how to use context clues within our story to find meaning in unknown or unfamiliar words. Students are doing an excellent job with  this, and it is a great skill to practice at home. All you would have to do if there is a word where students are unfamiliar with the meaning, you could ask them if the author has given them any clues to figure out that word on their own, or you can ask them what would make since in it is place, often times that leads to discussion on possible meanings.
• Are wrapping up unit 17 which is about place value to the hundreds. Going into next week, we will be working on numbers up to the ten thousands place.
• will be wrapping up the drafting of our narrative pieces. With this piece of writing, we are really focusing on students organization. We are also working on focusing our topic so that they do not become too big and overwhelming, which students have been doing a great job with.

Reminders:

• We are looking for Mystery Readers for the rest of November and December. If you are interested just click the Mystery Reader link up top and fill in your information, and I will get to you as soon as possible and get you all set up.
• Students were allowed to wear hats in class today as a reward; however, I forgot to remind families via the blog and text message. Therefore, many students forgot. So tomorrow, Thursday, will be our hat day!

Thank you's:

• I would love to thank Mrs. Salkas for leading our Halloween party she did a fabulous job and the kids had so much fun!
• Thank you to Mrs. Burns, Mr. Field, Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Alapatt for their help as well in assisting in our Halloween parties!
• Thank you to  Mr. Larson for coming in a being a WatchD.O.G. on Halloween day as well.
• Thank you to all my fabulous parents who were able to come in and volunteer during center time in October! It was a great help, and the kids love seeing you all come in.
• I would also love to thank Mrs. Self, Elise's Aunt for coming in as a Mystery Reader.