This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday.
1. Did you know this?
2. Could I do more than that?
3. Use very little water.
4. We were anxious to go bicycling.
5. We had a great attitude during the assembly.
We continue working with combinations of 10 (ex. 4 + 6, 7 + 3) and doubles (ex. 3 + 3or 3 x 2) this week during math. I sent several games home last Thursday. Please keep the games and the number cards (They will need to be cut out.), so the games can be played throughout the year. The number cards will also be used in other games I’ll send home later. Students are also working on identifying coins and counting change.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. During the week, I’d like to encourage you and your child to write together. Write a thank you note to someone that did something nice for you recently (I’ll return it without any marks on it, so you can give it to the person!) State your reason for writing the letter. Explain in detail what effect his/her action had. Let him/her know again how much you appreciated his/her efforts. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
Our daily schedule has changed, and I’ve had to schedule writing first thing in the morning, reading right after lunch and math at the very end of the day. If you need to make an appointment for your child during the day, probably the best time, so he or she won’t miss any core subjects, would be right before lunch. Lunch and recess are from 11:30-12:30.
Due to some schedule changes, I had to rearrange my volunteer needs:
Volunteer Opportunities (Starting the week of Sept. 15)
M, Tu, W, Th 12:30-1:35 (reading, writing, preparation)
M, Tu, W, Th 2:05-3:10 (math, preparation)
Please let me know if you are interested in helping out at any of these times. E-mail (ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us) or a note would be the best way to reach me. I will confirm your time with you. Thank you!
