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!

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Our Spanish Spotlight Day!

Jan. 30th - Feb. 3rd 

A Peek at the Week:

Language Art Skills:

New High Frequency Words: said, he, she, play

Language/Writing Skills:  rhyming words,  continued practice with quotation marks

Phonics Focus: /y/, words with short e and short o, digraphs (wh, ch, review sh, th),  blends

Comprehensive Skill: drawing conclusions

Math: Addition with sums to 10

Social Studies:  The Farm

Bible: Daniel and His Friends

Scripture reference: Daniel 1 and 3

Memory verse: "Do not be afraid" Deuteronomy 31:6

(Skills review and evaluations this week)

Dates to Remember:

Feb. 10th Our Valentine's Party (2:00)

We will have our party on Friday 10th instead of the 14th

100th Day of School!

Wow!  What a super 100th Day Celebration we had!  Our rotation stations focused on the number 100!
We  read, measured, counted, added, mixed, colored, sorted, graphed, read, wrote, discussed, estimated, weighed, created, sang, cheered, and ate the number 100 !
Thanks to all for your support and help!

January 23rd - 27th

 We have been enjoying our cultural study of Spain.  In the library, Mrs. Osmer taught the children about the "tooth mouse" that visits children in Spain.  Each child received one of their own! 

We also enjoyed a visit from Merritt's mother, Haden Payne.   She talked about the summer she spent in Spain.  She wore an authentic dance dress that was designed for her to perform in.  

 On Friday, we will be sharing about Christmas in Spain, displaying items that are used to celebrate, and singing a Christmas song in Spanish.  If possible, please allow your child to wear a Christmas outfit or red and green clothes. Several elementary classes will be visiting our room and the commons area.   We will also visit different classrooms to see 

their displays and learn more about the culture in Spain.

Also,  we will be celebrating the 100th Day of School this Wednesday with special rotation stations and a few special surprises!

Here is peek at next week:

Language Art Skills:

High Frequency Words: the, said

Language/Writing Skills: using naming words (nouns), quotation marks/speech bubbles

Phonics Focus: /w/; words with short i and short o, digraphs (sh, th), 

Comprehensive Skill: fantasy/realism

Handwriting:  correct grip, spacing between words

Math: 

measuring length, measuring circumference, comparing weights, numbers to 100

Social Science: Spanish Cultural Study

Bible: "Elisha, the Prophet"

Scripture reference: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Memory:  "Even small children are known by their actions..."  Proverbs 20:11

We are looking forward to an awesome week!

Jan. 17 - 20

January 17 - 20, 2012

Wow!  What a great week we had.  Upper School Art students lead the Kindergarten students in creating tissue paper flowers to resemble flowers in Spain.  We look forward to displaying them as we work on our cultural study. Here is a look at the week ahead.

Language Arts Skills:

 - High Frequency Words:  review all words

 - Language/Writing: opposites, making lists

 - Phonics Focus:

   -letter /x/

   -words with short i and short o 

   -blending with digraphs (ch, sh, th) and blends (st, bl, cr)

 - Comprehension skill: predictions

Handwriting:

 - sizing & spacing

 - letter review and formation

Math - Fractions and Measuraments:

 -ordinals numbers to the tenth

 - measuring length

 -measuring circumference

Social Studies/Science - Spanish Culture Study

 -Working with Upper School Art students to create an authentic Spanish patio.

Bible - King Solomon:

 - Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-5

 - Memory: "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city."  Proverbs 16:32

Looking forward to a fantastic week!