Room 110 News
January 13, 2016
Dear Families:
Happy New Year! Welcome 2016!
Thank you so much for the wonderful holiday gifts! I was floored by your generosity!
You may have noticed that the math has been "revving up" as well. We have started Module 3: Measurement and Data, but we are continuously reviewing our "Make A Ten" Addition strategy, and "Take From Ten" subtraction strategy. We are also applying all of our mathematical strategies and skills to solving word problems using the "Read, Draw, Write Method" so that students are showing their thinking on paper.
With the new standards and an engaging curriculum, your students are explaining and doing some pretty complex things in math. I know that some of the wording on the homework might be confusing, if there is ever an issue, please don't worry we can review it in class. As always, I want homework to be an enjoyable experience for families. If homework is overwhelming, you always have the option of doing the first few problems on any given worksheet as a modification.
Field Trip to Asian Art Museum:
Our field trip is rapidly approaching on Thursday 1/28/16. Please let me know if you are interested in chaperoning on this trip!
MARSHALLOW READING CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS....
We will have our special lunch in the classroom on Friday, January 15th! Please plan to bring your lunch or get school lunch that day. I will bring a treat to share with the kids! Kids may bring a snack to share with the other challenge participants if they would like.
Just so you know, some of your students' toys have been sneaking into their backpacks and coming to school. Though cuddly, cute, and fun--toys are not allowed at school. We've had a few tears over missing Beanie Boos and Pokemon Cards. Please keep all toys at home!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at: susannereed@berkeley.net
Thank you,
Susanne Reed
In Class...
Writer's Workshop--Writing Non-Fiction teaching books
Math--Measuring with centimeters, Word Problems, Addition/Subtraction fluency 0-20
Spelling/Word Study--Long /i/ (igh, i_e), Long /o/ (oa, o_e)
Social Studies-- Life and Times of MLK jr, Asian New Year
Science-- Finishing up our weather unit with Storms and reading thermometers (coming next week!)
Classroom Wish List
**Swiffer brand dusters and handles
Upcoming Events...
1/18 No School --MLK jr Day
1/28 Field Trip to Asian Art Museum
1/25 No School--Staff Development Day
2/12 No School
2/15 No School
2/24 Field Trip to Oakland Museum of CA