Mrs. Pack’s
Fridge Facts
October27-October 31
Phonics
Our Phonics focus this week is
r-controlled (-er, -ir, -ur)
words. Your child should
complete three of the spelling
activities from their green
folder. Parents, please be
sure to sign the Navigator
guide each day.
Writing/Grammar:
Reading:
Our story this week is
“Scarcity”. This is an expository
text about how people can work
together to meet people’s needs.
Our comprehension focus will be
on facts and details. Our new
vocabulary words are:
consumers
producers
strand
lack
decision
fiber
extraordinary
typical
High-Frequency Words:
Above, ago, enough, toward,
whole, word
This week our focus is
on singular and plural
nouns. Students should
know that a singular
noun is a word that
names one person, place,
animal, or thing. A plural
noun names more than
one person, place,
animal, or thing.
Habit of the Week:
Synergize
“Involve people in
the problem and
work out the solution
together.”
~ Stephen Covey
Math
We are finishing up Topic 5 this
week- Place Value to 100.
In this topic, we used models for
tens and ones, read and wrote
numbers and used symbols to
compare the numbers. We
worked on identifying 10 more
and 10 less than any number up
to 100. We also learned how to
identify numbers as even or odd.
This week we will begin Topic 6Mental Addition.
Science/Social Studies
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We will discuss the economic
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terms introduced in our story
and complete economics
activities.
We will also discuss how and
why people work together.
Reminders 
Red Ribbon Week:
Monday – wear RED to celebrate the kick off of Red Ribbon Week- Theme- : LOVE yourself be Drug FREE
Tuesday – “Sock It To Drugs!” Wear Crazy Socks- roll those pants up so everyone can see what you stand for.
Wed. -Put a cap on drugs! -Wear an interesting or favorite hat
Thurs. - Show your spirit- be drug free! Wear McBrayer or Rowan Co shirt.
Friday – “Stay In the Game, Play Drug Free” Wear Favorite Team Shirt
-Please see attached letter concerning our Fall Celebration on Friday