February 6th-10th

Word Work…

Green Group: Sort #18 s, t and st: top, set, time, stand, stir, going, day, man, go, not

Blue Group: Sort #24 bl, br, gr, gl : grill, bread, blank, glove, glue, going, day, man, go, not

Red Group: Sort #20 short o vs. long o (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV)

roast, flow, throw, row, stock, close, oat, mow, know, wrote, roam, loaf

Reading Workshop…

We are discussing characteristics of a Strong Reader.  The characteristics promote independence during silent sustained reading times as well as monitor comprehension.  Our genre study will be Biographies.  We will read about famous Black Americans during February as we celebrate Black History Month.

Writer’s Workshop…

We are beginning a new unit on Letter Writing.  We will learn the parts of a letter and write friendly letters to others. 

Math…

We are continuing our unit on Money.  We’ve learned about the penny, nickel and dime.  This week we are focusing on the quarter.  The students will also learn that 1 nickel equals 5 pennies, 2 dimes, 1 nickel equal 1 quarter, etc.  They are responsible for being able to use different coins to make small amounts of money.

Social Studies…

We are learning about famous Americans who’ve shaped our lives through their contributions to our community.  We will study Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison.   We will learn about their inventions and how technology has advanced.

Reminders:

• Feb.  4    Celebration of Families, RRISD 9am-2pm
• Feb.  7    General PTA Meeting 7:00 pm (This is also our 1st grade program.)
• Feb.  8    Spirit Night Out at Mimi's Cafe
• Feb. 15   Skate Night, Playland Skate Center 6-8:30 pm
• Feb 20    No School Presidents' Day)
• Feb. 28   Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
• March 3  Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
• March 22Talent Show for K-3
• March 23 Talent Show for 4-5

Thank you:

Tuesday Folders- Lisa Kim

• Youth Art Month T-Shirt - On SALE NOW for $8.00.  Both art teachers will accept cash and checks payable to Caraway Elementary through the end of the school day, Friday, February 10, 2012. Check the Caraway Website for the order form.