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Reading
Essential Skills: I can recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including: (i) the central idea and supporting evidence with adult assistance (ii) titles and simple graphics to gain information; and (iii) the steps in a sequence with adult assistance.
Skills We Have Taught:
How to help at home:
Resources:
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Reading
As we are wrapping up our final lessons in our Units of Study curriculum, we wanted to share this family letter with you.
Writing
Learning Target:
I can write persuasive stories to convince people. I can include reasons and consequences in my writing.
Skills We Have Taught:
Proper sentence structure.
Resources:
-Handwriting: practice tracing and copying.
- Coloring pages with emphasis on staying in the lines.
Phonics
Learning Target:
-I can say words slowly and write the correct vowel to make my writing easier to read.
-I can read and write high frequency words.
Skills We Have Taught: Things to Practice at Home:
-ALL letters and sounds -identifying letters/sounds
-rhyming words -blending (reading) CVC
-short vowels in CVC words words with short a, e, i
-the following sight words: (For example: ran, set, bit)
fun | am | did | get | to |
my | can | see | here | look |
I | is | the | do | and |
like | be | she | he | me |
MAth
Learning Target:
I can give an example of a measurable attribute of a given object, including length, capacity, and
weight AND compare two objects with a common measurable attribute to see which object has more of/less of the attribute and describe the difference.
Skills We Have Taught:
-read, write, and represent numbers 1-20
-compose and decompose numbers 1-20
-identify 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle, cube, cone, sphere, cylinder)
-addition and subtraction
Important information:
At the end of the year students will be tested on…
-backwards counting from 20-0
-on decade counting from 10 to 100 (10, 20, 30, etc)
Social Studies/ Science
Learning Target:
I can identify physical characteristics such as landforms, bodies of water, earth's resources and weather.
Topics We Have Taught:
Social Studies
Science
NEW word of the week
Determination
lunch & recess schedule
Your Text
February 6th - Virtual PTA Meeting
February 5th - 9th - National Counselors Week
February 14-20th - Celebrate Kindness Week
February 15th - SRO Day
February 16th - Student ½ Day
February 16th - Data Binders go Home
February 19th - No School
February 28th - Boosterthon Kickoff
Week 22: 1/29 - 2/02
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I can
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
*Please be sure to send (labeled) jackets, hats, gloves, etc. as it gets cooler…we go out early!
*Send a quick healthy snack and reusable water bottle daily
*All toys should stay at home (unless permitted by teacher)
January 8th - Grading Period Begins
January 8th - Math Middle of Year
Testing begins
January 9th - Virtual PTA Meeting
January 15th - No School
January 23rd - PTA Meeting
January 26th - Student ½ Day
January 26th - Data Binders go home
Week 19: 1/08 - 1/12
I can make connections text to text, text to self, and text to world in the books I read (review)
I can write stories for people to read
I can use counting strategies I’ve learned to represent numbers 0-20 (review)
I can learn the patterns of the sky at different times of the day
I can identify, read, and write high frequency words and use them in sentences too.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
phonics
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*Please be sure to send (labeled) jackets, hats, gloves, etc. as it gets cooler…we go out early!
*Send a quick healthy snack and reusable water bottle daily
*All toys should stay at home (unless permitted by teacher)
December 12th - Savannah Cheer leads pledges @ School Board Meeting
December 20th - Student ½ Day -Dismissal @ noon
December 20th - Kinder Holiday Party @ 10am
December 21st - Student ½ Day -Dismissal @ noon
December 21st - Grading Period Ends
December 22nd - January 4th - Winter Break
***FOOD DRIVE -
BRING ITEMS UNTIL FRIDAY***
Week 17: 12/11 - 12/15
I can make connections (this reminds of…) to texts I read (to self, to other texts, and to world)
I can use resources around the room to help me write and a partner too!
I can identify 2D & 3D shapes in the real world.
I can identify, read, and write high frequency words.
I can identify how to meet needs.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
phonics
Social Studies
Practice sight words (I, a, the, can, see, and, we, like, me, my, to, look, you, are, is, am, at), handwriting their name with correct formation and upper & lower case letters, counting forwards and backwards from 0-20, letter ID and Sounds.
*Please be sure to send (labeled) jackets, hats, gloves, etc. as it gets cooler…we go out early!
*Send a quick healthy snack and reusable water bottle daily
*All toys should stay at home (unless permitted by teacher)
December 6th - Choir Holiday Concert 6 to 6:30pm
December 12th - Savannah Cheer leads pledges @ School Board Meeting
December 20th - Student ½ Day
December 20th - Kinder Holiday Party @ 10:00am
December 21st - Student ½ Day
December 21st - Grading Period Ends
December 22nd - January 4th - Winter Break
Week 16: 12/04 - 12/08
I can use my Super Reader Powers and make connections to what I read (text to self, text to text, text to world)
I can draw people & places, write across pages, and write an end to my story.
I can identify 2D & 3D shapes and their attributes
(square, circle, triangle, rectangle, cube, sphere, cone, cylinder)
I can identify, read, and write high frequency words.
I can identify and understand the differences between needs and wants.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Phonics
Social Studies
Practice sight words (I, a, the, can, see, and, we, like, me, my, to, look, you, are, is, am, at), handwriting their name with correct formation and upper & lower case letters, counting forwards and backwards from 0-20, letter ID and Sounds.
*Please be sure to send (labeled) jackets, hats, gloves, etc. as it gets cooler…we go out early!
*Send a quick healthy snack and reusable water bottle daily
*All toys should stay at home (unless permitted by teacher)
November 27th - Beginning of Literacy Middle of Year Testing
November 29th - Picture Retakes
November 30th - PTA Family Movie Night
December 1st - Data Binders go Home
December 2nd - Denton Tree Lighting (Choir Performance) 5 to 8 pm
December 6th - Choir Holiday Concert 6 to 6:30pm
December 12th - Savannah Cheer leads pledges @ School Board Meeting
December 20th - Student ½ Day
December 20th - Kinder Holiday Parties @ 10:00 am
December 21st - Student ½ Day
December 21st - Grading Period Ends
December 22nd - January 4th - Winter Break
~ 12 Days of Holiday Cheer Calendar coming soon!!
Week 15: 10/27 - 12/01
I can use my Super Reader Powers and make connections to what I read (text to self, text to text, text to world)
I can check my writing to make sure there are details to match my/the pictures & then label it
I can identify 2D & 3D shapes and their attributes
(square, circle, triangle, rectangle, cube, sphere, cone, cylinder)
I can identify forces and patterns of movement
I can define family traditions and give my own examples
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Practice sight words (I, a, the, can, see, and, we, like, me, my, to, look, you, are, is, am, at), handwriting their name with correct formation and upper & lower case letters, counting forwards and backwards from 0-20, letter ID and Sounds.
*Please be sure to send (labeled) jackets, hats, gloves, etc. as it gets cooler…we go out early!
*Send a quick healthy snack and reusable water bottle daily
November 3rd - Savannah PTA Fall Festival 5-7:30pm
November 6th - Read-a-Thon Ends
November 7th - PTA Meeting
November 10th - Veteran’s Day - Family Activity
November 10th - Book Fair Begins
November 15th - Kinder and 3rd Grade Music Programs
November 17th - Student ½ Day
November 20-24th - Thanksgiving Break
Week 12: 10/30 - 11/03
I can read with a partner using snap words and making goals together
I can create a sentence with a capital letter, finger spaces, and punctuation.
I can complete learning my numbers 0-20 by read, write, represent, compare & contrast, and compose & decompose.
I can identify, read, & write high frequency words and the beginning sounds in words.
I can define culture and differences in food, religion, language, clothing, celebrations, & family.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
phonics
Social Studies
Practice sight words (I, a, the, can, see, and, we, like, me, my, to, go, are, look, you, are, is, am, at, this)
Practice handwriting their name with correct formation and upper & lower case letters
October 16th-27th: Read-a-Thon
October 19th: Fall Picture Day!
October 20th - Student ½ Day - Data Binders go Home
October 27th - Storybook Character Day - No violent characters, masks, or weapons
November 3rd - Savannah PTA Fall Festival 5-7:30pm
November 7th - PTA Meeting
November 10th - Veteran’s Day - Family Activity
November 15th - Kinder and 3rd Grade Music Programs
November 17th - Student ½ Day
November 20-24th - Thanksgiving Break
Week 10: 10/16 - 10/20
I can use snap words and letters/ sounds to Read
I can write a show and tell book about important places.
I can learn to compose and decompose numbers 0-10
I can learn letters J, O, C, H with sounds and how to write them
I can learn about the need for and purpose of laws in the community and the consequences of breaking them.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
phonics
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Sight words: I, a, the, can, see, and, we, like, me, my, to, go, are, look
October 8-14th - Fire Prevention Week
October 9th: School Holiday! No School!
October 10th - PTA Meeting
October 14th- Bike Rodeo 9:00-11:00 AM with Elm Ridge PD - Savannah Parking Lot
October 19th: Fall Picture Day!
October 16th-27th: Read-a-Thon
October 20th - Student ½ Day - Data Binders go Home
October 27th - Storybook Character Day - No violent characters, masks, or weapons
November 3rd - Savannah PTA Fall Festival 5-7:30pm
Week 9: 10/09 - 10/13
I can identify strategies to help me read a new book.
I can study, draw, and write lots of details to teach others
I can compare sets of numbers 0-10 using comparison words. Greater/less than, equal to
I can learn letters X, E, B, Z with sounds and how to write them.
I can learn the need for and purpose of rules.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Phonics
Social Studies
October 5th - Fire Assembly
October 6th - Grading Period Ends
October 8-14th - Fire Prevention Week
October 9th: School Holiday! No School!
October 10th - PTA Meeting
October 14th- Bike Rodeo 9:00-11:00 AM with Elm Ridge PD - Savannah Parking Lot
October 19th: Fall Picture Day!
October 16th-27th: Read-a-Thon
October 20th - Student ½ Day - Data Binders go Home
October 27th - Storybook Character Day
MONTH OF OCTOBER - PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Week 8: 10/02 - 10/06
I can find, point, and read some words in my book.
I can identify sight words I, a, the, like, me, my. Letter focus: Ii, Vv, Pp, Kk
I can read, write, and represent numbers 16-20.
I can identify the different forms of energy: light, sound, thermal.
This alternates weekly or biweekly with science so there isn’t always a new lesson.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
phonics&more
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
Week 7: 9/25 - 9/29
I can read by looking at pictures, remembering how the story goes, and reading the words.
I can write a true story page by page.
I can learn about teen numbers and represent them with pictures and objects.
I can understand and identify properties of objects.
I can identify authority figures and what they do in the home, community, and school.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
September 27th - Curriculum Night 6-7pm
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal & Rock Your School Day
October 5th - Fire Assembly
October 6th - Grading Period Ends
October 8-14th - Fire Prevention Week
October 9th: School Holiday! No School!
October 10th - PTA Meeting
October 14th- Bike Rodeo 9:00-11:00 AM with Elm Ridge PD - Savannah Parking Lot
October 19th: Fall Picture Day!
October 16th-27th: Read-a-Thon
October 20th - Student ½ Day - Data Binders go Home
October 27th - Storybook Character Day
September 15th - Savannah PTA Spaghetti Dinner
September 19th @ 6:30 pm - PTA Meeting @ Cafeteria
Sept 19th - Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 27th - Curriculum Night 6-7 pm
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
Week 5: 9/11 - 9/15
I can read by myself, with other, and talk about my learning with a partner.
I can practice writing the letters T, N and the sight words I, like.
I can read, write, and represent the numbers 0-5.
I can identify what a community is and 4 types of communities I’m a part of.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
September 4th - Holiday; No School
September 15th - Savannah PTA Spaghetti Dinner
September 19th @ 6:30 pm - PTA Meeting @ Cafeteria
Sept 19th - Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 27th - Curriculum Night 6-7pm
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
Week 4: 9/04 - 9/08
I can make predictions of what happens next from pictures and what I’ve read (heard).
I can practice writing the letters M and S.
I can identify numbers 0-10
I can
I can identify why rules exist and are important
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle every single day and send in appropriate snacks for snack time (small & quick).
Please label anything you send to school with your child’s name on it.
Week 3: 8/28 - 9/01
I can identify the cover, back, title, author, and illustrator of my books.
I can learn how to hold a pencil and begin to write my name.
I can identify and name numbers 0-10
I can follow directions and understand how to make safe choices.
I can identify authority figures in the school and my community.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday! !
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
September 1st - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
September 4th - Holiday; No School
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
Please bring a snack & reusable water bottle every day!
Label ALL water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, and any clothes with your child’s first & last name.
Week 2: 8/21 - 8/25
I can identify the cover, back, title, author, and illustrator of my books.
I can learn how to hold a pencil and begin to write my name.
I can read, write, represent numbers 0-5.
I can follow directions and understand how to make safe choices.
I can identify authority figures in the school and my community.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
September 1st - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
September 4th - Holiday; No School
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
Please bring a reusable water bottle and snack daily.
Week 1: 8/14 - 8/18
I can learn what reading workshop looks like and sounds like.
I can become a strong writer by knowing what writer’s workshop looks and sounds like.
I can learn what math workshop looks and sounds like.
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday! This will help build reading stamina for class.
August 10th - 1st Day of School & Grading Period Begins
September 1st - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
September 4th - Holiday; No School
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
If you have yet to bring in your school supplies, please do so as soon as possible!
If you have any difficulty finding or providing any supplies, please let us know!
Read 20 minutes everyday!
August 8th - Meet the Teacher @ 5-6:30pm
August 10th - 1st Day of School & Grading Period Begins
September 1st - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
September 4th - Holiday; No School
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
8/10 & 8/11
I can practice workshop procedures and expectations.
I can practice workshop procedures and expectations.
I can practice workshop procedures and expectations.
I can practice procedures and expectations.
I can practice procedures and expectations.
ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
August news
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September news
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September 19th @ 6:30 pm - PTA Meeting @ Cafeteria
Sept 19th - Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 27th - Curriculum Night 6-7pm (Kinder will be in the library)
Sept. 29th - Rock Your School Day
September 29th - Student ½ Day; 12pm dismissal
Data Binders go home.
Week 6: 9/18 - 9/22
I can
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
october news
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Week 11: 10/23 - 10/27
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
november news
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Week 13: 11/06 - 11/10
I can
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 14: 10/13 - 10/17
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
december news
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Week 18: 12/18 - 12/22
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
january news
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Week 20: 1/15 - 1/19
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 21: 1/22 - 1/26
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
february news
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Week 23: 2/05 - 2/09
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 24: 2/12 - 2/16
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 25: 2/19 - 2/23
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 26: 2/26 - 3/01
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
march news
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Week 27: 3/04 - 3/08
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 28: 3/18 - 3/22
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 29: 3/25 - 3/29
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
april news
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Week 30: 4/01 - 4/05
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ReminderS
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Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 31: 4/08 - 4/12
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ReminderS
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Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 32: 4/15 - 4/19
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Homework
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Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
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Week 33: 4/22 - 4/26
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Homework
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Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 34: 4/29 - 5/03
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ReminderS
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Homework
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Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
may news
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Week 35: 5/06 - 5/10
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Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 36: 5/13 - 5/17
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
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Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
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Week 37: 5/20 - 5/24
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ReminderS
Important Links or Resources
Upcoming dates
Homework
Learning Targets
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Read 20 minutes everyday!
Ask your child Reading Questions at the end.
Essential ladders
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Reading Essential 1 Learning Ladder
Math Essential 1 Learning Ladder
Reading Essential 2 Learning Ladder
Math Essential 2 Learning Ladder
Reading Essential 3 Learning Ladder
Math Essential 3 Learning Ladder
Reading Essential 4 Learning Ladder
Math Essential 4 Learning Ladder
Math Essential 5 Learning Ladder
Learning Targets
Reading: I can use my Super Reader Powers and make connections to what I read (text to self, text to text, text to world). | Writing: I can include nouns in my writing, write across pages, and write an end to my story. | Phonics: I can identify, read, and write high frequency words. | Math: I can identify 2D & 3D shapes and their attributes. | Social Studies: I can identify/ understand the differences between needs and wants. |
Upcoming Dates
December 20th
Student ½ Day
December 20th
Kinder Holiday Party @ 10:00am
December 21st
Student ½ Day
December 21st
Grading Period Ends
December 22nd- January 4th
Winter Break
Reminders
*Please send and label all jackets, hats, gloves, etc. We go outside early!
*Send a quick healthy snack and reusable water bottle daily
*NO TOYS at school
Week of
12/11- 12/15
NEW word of the week
Reading
Essential Skills: I can identify story elements: characters (the people in the book), the setting (where it takes place, time of day), BME (beginning, middle, end), and the problem/solution. I can retell the story to maintain meaning.
Units of Study (curriculum content):
Skills We Have Taught:
Resources:
-iReady
-Lexia
Writing
Learning Target:
I can
Skills We Have Taught:
Resources:
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items to include?
THINGS TO CONSIDER OR TALK ABOUT SO I DON’T FORGET!
contact info for team
daily schedule
calendar
independence skills - opening snacks, tying shoes
Left and Right
general parent info - label items, backup clothes, snack info, etc.
1st and last name - how to write it (correctly)
spelling tests of sight words
write numbers 0-20
how to hold a pencil correctly
letter formations
size of letters and writing capital and lowercase correctly
Phonics
Learning Target:
-I can read and write high frequency words.
-I can create new words by adding different initial sounds to word parts.
(For example changing fit sit)
Skills We Have Taught: Things to Practice at Home:
-ALL letters and sounds -identifying letters/sounds
-the following sight words: -blending (reading) CVC
words with short a and short e
(For example: ran, sat,
bed, let)
I | me | my | like |
can | see | here | look |
is | the | do | and |
be | she | he | it |
MAth
Learning Target:
I can add and subtract numbers 0-10 by looking at a picture, listening to a word problem.
Skills We Have Taught:
-read, write, and represent numbers 1-20
-compose and decompose numbers 1-20
-identify 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle, cube, cone, sphere, cylinder)
Important information:
Practice subitizing at home. This helps enhance number sense.
Practice number formation.
Social Studies/ Science
Learning Target:
I can identify important Citizens in Texas History.
Topics We Have Taught:
Social Studies
Science
Club friday
Communication to parents on what it’s about, how it’s earned, what happens if it’s not earned, etc.