Mrs. Wagler's Class Newsletter
May 2 - 6
We worked really hard preparing our special treat this week. It is my hope that you can spend time together baking and enjoying the surprise!
Reader's Workshop
- Phonics: Ninja consonants (silent consonants)
- Vocabulary: Root words
- How can series books help us with REAL LIFE problems?
- How can series books SPARK OUR INTEREST to read nonfiction books?
Currently reading: Junie B. Jones, First Grader
Writer's Workshop
Our mentor text for the week was a book called Dear Hot Dog. We enjoyed creating our own poems about our favorite foods/drinks. We learned different forms of poetry, such as biographical, acrostic, and cinquain. We chose a favorite poem to take through the writing process and display in the hall - come check them out when you visit!
Math
- Measuring Longer Distances - We had fun sharing our travel interviews this week!
- Explorations: Capacity (Ask about our macaroni experiment), finding area, and uses of measuring tools
- Area
- Capacity - Water Jug Exploration + Gallon Man
Lifeskill of the Week: Motivation
THANK YOU so much for the food and drinks, school supplies, sweet letters, flowers, soaps, candles...I could keep going. :) I was so spoiled and definitely felt very appreciated this week. Love my job!
Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 11: Early Release
Specials schedule for next week:
Monday: Computer Lab
Tuesday: Art
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Wellness
Friday: Computer Lab
*We visit library on THURSDAY of each week. Last day for student check out is May 18.
Do the right thing & treat people right.
Mrs. Kristen Wagler
Email: kristen_wagler@nobl.k12.in.us
Phone: 317-765-0840
Twitter: @waglerteacher