The Prugh Crew
Week of March 17th
Learning Objectives
Spelling Words
won't, think, don't, clock, say, day, play, brain, plain, train
word family: -ain and -ay (long a)
grammar: adjectives
http://www.spellingcity.com/MrsPrugh/
We will begin our author study of Doreen Cronin this week. Using her books, we will make text to self and text to text connections about life on a farm.
Writing
Students will use the power of persuasion to write a persuasive letter to a farmer from the point of view of an animal on the farm.
Math
I will introduce 3D shapes this week. We will also take our math district assessment.
Science
We will learn about light and magnification this week.
FYI
Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day - wear green day!
Mar 18 Chick-fil-A Night (1st grade hosting)
April 1 4th grade STAAR Writing Day 1 *
5th grade STAAR Math *
April 2 4th grade STAAR Writing Day 2 *
5th grade STAAR Reading *
**We are a closed campus on STAAR days - no visitors or volunteers.
Volunteers Needed for Lunch Duty 10:15-10:45am
**Please sign up if you can. 1st grade teachers would love your help!
My duty day is Tuesday and there are many available in MARCH!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BAAAF2E5-lunch
iStation: please have your student login 30 minutes per week
username: s+student ID number
password: student ID number
Practice Math on xtramath.org - email me if you need the password
Bring a water bottle and a dry, healthy snack each day.
We have PE - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Please wear appropriate footwear!
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Shana Prugh
Email: sprugh@mckinneyisd.net
Website: www.prughcrew.wikispaces.com
Location: 4300 Columbus Drive, McKinney, TX
Phone: 469-302-7556
Twitter: @theprughcrew