Academic Newsletter For the Week of 1/12

From Mrs. Vaughn:

January 4:  Sienna G., David L.
January 5:  Mrs. Scirpo
January 6:  Madeline C., Elena L.
January 8:  Sara M.
January 9:  Mrs. Twomey
January 16:  Mason T.
January 18:  Joshua H., Jayda H. 


Grade 1
Math:

• We are learning math facts from 10 to 20.
• We are learning to substitute a symbol for a missing addend.  For example: 8 + ?=12.  Please continue to practice addition and subtraction facts at home.
• Parent Newsletter for Math

E/LA:

• We continue to work on various decoding and comprehension skills.  
• We are learning about long vowels and “r”controlled vowels.

Science:

Other:

• We will be learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this month.

Grade 2
Math:

• Second graders will be learning to measure various objects to the nearest ½ inch. Please try to practice measuring objects around your house with your child.
• All children should have a ruler so that they could complete their homework.  

E/LA:

• Students will continue to work on narrative writing and informational writing.

Social Studies:

• We will be learning about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and will discuss the impact Martin Luther King, Jr. has had on our society .

Science:

• Second grade students will begin learning about animal life in Antarctica. This will include research on a variety of penguins and other mammals living on Antarctica.

Other:

I am very pleased to announce that Frenchtown and Meadowbrook Farms School have been awarded a grant from the Rhode Island Department of Education.  This grant will allow a team of teachers from both schools to collaborate in a deep study of CCSS related to close reading. Special thanks to Mrs. Pat Rakovic and Mrs. Pat Winters for their initiative and leadership in this endeavor!

The goals of the Close Reading Institute are:

• Support educators, including those who teach diverse learners, understanding and practice of the Common Core State Literacy Standards.
• Structure opportunities for educators, including those who teach diverse learners, to work together to ensure that all students have access to the rigorous expectations and challenging work as expected int eh Common Core State Standards.
• Develop strategies for educators,  including those who teach diverse learners, to embed Common Core State Literacy Standards into content areas.

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