MS. MEYER'S
Peek of the Week
REMINDERS/NOTES
January 30 - Box tops due
February 4 - Early Dismissal
February 5- 101 Day
February 12-13 - Smencil Sales
February 13- Valentine Party
February 16 - No School
February 17 - PTO Meeting
February 26 - Math/Science Night
Please continue to initial your child's conduct chart each night. We check these daily and can see the effect on behavior when it is not signed daily. We appreciate your support!
Our class is in need of the following supplies:
* Clorox/Lysol wipes
*Hand sanitizer
*Quart-sized sliding zip-lock bags
*Empty, clean gallon jug (2 or 3)
* 3 boxes of Cocoa puffs by February 2nd
MATH
Listed below are some fun links:
Place Value Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W47G-h7myY
Expanded Form
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AF7xj7pmWc
Math Challenge:
Snack with Math- use graham crackers (hundreds), pretzel sticks (tens), and marshmallows (ones) to represent numbers using picture form. students and family can create different numbers and compare who made the greatest/least number.
Chalk about Math-use sidewalk chalk and practice writing numbers in different forms.
Rolling with Math-use dice (up to three) to make a number. Then, place numbers in different places to show a different value.
SCIENCE
Here are some cool videos/websites to check out, as well as some science activities that can be done at home:
Linked in with Science (resources):
Exploring Rocks
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/481674122618412563/
Types of Rocks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPgE74Vltdc
Curious George Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX4IZ5Y22sw&list=PLBE8AEEA7B326DA42
Dirt Made my Lunch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwgP2gCzSC4&list=RDMwgP2gCzSC4
Soil Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH-WHnacBJ0
Home Challenge:
Rock Collection-began a rock collection and collect rocks from different locations.
Make Dirt-use Oreo cookies (rocks) and have student break and crush cookies, then place into a clear cup, layer dark chocolate pudding and milk chocolate pudding (soil layers) on top of crushed cookies, sprinkle Oreo crumbs or chocolate sprinkles on top of pudding for "humus", and a gummy worm on top, enjoy dirt treat!
Sand Art-students can use different colors of sand and create their own soil layers in jars or other cool containers.
Make compost!
SOCIAL STUDIES
Scholastic Reading Club
Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: MYRZ8
Dear Families,
Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.
With Scholastic Reading Club:
- Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
- You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
- You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks
Each month, your child will bring home Reading Club flyers. Together you can choose from books hand-selected by teachers and experts, and then order online or by returning your order form and payment to me.
I'd also love some help growing our classroom Reading Club. If you'd like to help out, please let me know! I'm excited to get our class reading!
Thank you for your support,
- VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (top of this letter)
- SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books, value packs, and Storia eBooks
- SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
- All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!