February 27th - March 2nd

        Dr. Seuss  

Oh, the places you'll go with Dr. Seuss' books!

"You're off to great places! 

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting. 

So ... get on your way!"

Next week, we salute Dr. Seuss and all of his wonderful books in honor of
Read Across America!


Reading

High Frequency Words: on, this, jump

Phonics Focus:  instant recognition of short vowel words

Phonic Awareness: syllables in words

Vocabulary/Writing: using rhyming words

Spelling Practice: a, is, here, said, can, plan, clap, nap

Math

-Time: telling time to the hour/half hour

  *Students mastering this skill will receive a certificate on Friday*

-Money: counting groups of coins

-Addition: story problems, sums to 12, mental math

Bible

- Jesus Chooses His Helpers

-Target Truth: We can be disciples of Jesus as we learn to trust and obey Him.

-Scripture Text: Luke 5:1-11

-Memory Verse: "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands!" Psalm 100:1

Reminder: Field trip to the museum Tuesday!  We will leave Trinity by 12:30!

February 20th - 24th

I hope each of you enjoyed the long weekend.  I took some time to review our class' work.  I am so proud of their reading, writing, and math skills.  I have noticed their increased self control over their words and actions.  Friendships have grown as they learn together and help each other.  It is amazing to look back to the start of this school year.  Time seems to fly and I realize that these little ones are growing up!   Thank you for all you do.  You are raising Godly children and it is a privilege to be a part of this at Trinity!

Here is a look at what lies ahead:

Reading 

-High Frequency Words: want, was, know

-Informational Text Writing

-Phonics Focus: short vowel words, blends, digraphs

Math

-Time: parts of a clock,  order of events, time to hour and half hour

-Money: counting groups of coins (add-on counting) - dimes & pennies, nickels & pennies,  quarter & pennies

-Addition practice

- Mental math: adding 1, 2, or 3 to a number

Bible - Jonah and the Great Fish

Target truth: God wants us to obey His Word

Scripture Text: Jonah 1 - 3

Social Studies: Dental Health

Upcoming Field Trips

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Feb. 28, 2012

Dep. Time- 12:30

Time of Return- 2:15

Lanark Wildlife Federation

March 22, 2012

Dep. Time- 11:20

Time of Return- 2:30

*limited to 5 parents*

February 13 - 15

We had such a nice Valentine's party.  Thank you to all who helped.  We enjoyed working on special cards and a surprise  Valentine's video message for our 5th grade buddies.  We hope they have a great time at Space Camp next week.

On Monday and Tuesday, I will be at the school testing prospective students for K-5.  I will pop in to check on my class, when possible.  Mrs. Adams will be teaching for me.  I have left my lesson plans and a little surprise!

As we continue with our Money unit in Math, please allow your child to use a handful of change.  See if they can sort and identify the coins.  Encourage them to see how many different ways they can make a certain amount.  (How many ways can you make $0.15?)

Have them count by 5's, 10's, and 1's.  Addition can also be practiced using coins.  

If you have not heard our "Money" song, please ask your child to share it with you!  You will love it!

Here is a peek at next week!

Language Arts Skills:

High Frequency Words: practice and review all vocabulary.

Language/Writing Skills: rhyming words, singular/plural words

Phonics Focus: Instant recognition of short vowel words, blends, digraphs

Math:

Money: coin recognition, coin value, adding coins

Addition: practice with sums to 10

Social Science:

Valentine's Day/President's Day.

Bible:

Sharing God's Love through word and deed

Scripture reference "A friend loves at all times..." Proverbs 17:17

Happy Valentine's Day to all!