Wishing you and yours a very safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
- Have you had a chance to use Razz Kids and IXL Math with your student? This is a paid subscription for each of our students. As we begin to prepare our budget for the next school year (Yes, it is that time again!), I'd love to know your thoughts on whether or not to renew these products.
- Indoor recess will be taking place very soon. What is indoor recess? In inclement weather, naturally students need to have recess inside. This takes place in the individual classrooms or pods. Students play board games or participate in educational games provided by the classroom teacher. While we can all agree on the impact of physical activity on our health, I have been working with our SIT Wellness Liaison to explore other forms of physical activity which might soon be incorporated into this recess time. If you have any thoughts or suggestions to share, please let me know.
- What does Morning Supervision look like in inclement weather? When the weather prohibits students from participating in morning supervision outside, Kindergarten students are supervised in the cafeteria by Mrs. Kasparian. Mrs. Marasco and Mrs. Hoffman supervise students in the gym.
- Would you like quick, up to the minute updates on teaching and learning at Frenchtown? Please follow me on Twitter @CherylBVaughn
This Week In the Classrooms:
Kindergarten:
Instructional Focus
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Math
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Counting to 20
Representing numbers to 10
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E/LA
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Goal: L.K.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. A. Print many upper- and lowercase letters
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Theme
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Giving Thanks
Native Americans
Pilgrims
Thanksgiving
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Instructional Focus
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Grade 1:
Instructional Focus
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Math
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We are working on collecting data, measuring and telling time to the hour.
Unit 2 newsletter:
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E/LA
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We will begin working on instruction of narrative writing. We will be focusing on writing about small moments in their lives.
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Science/Social Studies
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The children are being treated to a visit from Smith’s Castle to reinforce our colonial studies.
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Grade 2:
Instructional Focus
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Math
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Second graders are learning to add two and three- digit numbers with carrying. They will also begin to subtract two and three-digit numbers. Students will be exposed to a variety of addition and subtraction strategies, including using number lines and place value models.
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E/LA
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Students will begin to write personal narratives based on “small moments” in their own lives. In may be beneficial to discuss some of your child’s experiences outside of school to “jog” his or her memory.
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S.S.
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We will be discussing the history of Thanksgiving and sharing different types of family celebrations.
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Other:
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We are looking forward to our classroom celebrations. Thanks to all of your generous donations. We wish you and your families a Happy Holiday.
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