Upcoming Dates
Mrs. Smith’s Scholars
August 31, 2015
Starting September 14 I will send home weekly homework packet on
Monday that will be due on Friday. Most of the homework will involve
reading for 20 minutes a night. Students who read 20 minutes or
more a night make faster progress in reading. Students may read
books from home, library books, or if you need books at home let me
know and I can let students borrow books.
Students may bring a fruit, vegetable, or yogurt for snack every day.
They may also keep a water bottle on their desk. Our class is a nut
free zone so please do not send in any peanut butter or nut products.
Thank you.
What we are covering in class…..
Reading- We are reading Fables. Students will compare 2
versions of a fable. Students will read a fable and sequence the
events and will discover the moral. On the back of this newsletter
is an explanation of the standard.
Math- Students will apply strategies to strengthen their skills to
solve addition equations to sums of 20.
Science- Students will identify the parts of plants and their
purpose. Students will identify the needs of plants. Students will
apply that knowledge during an experiment growing seeds in
different environments.
Word Work- Students will write words using their knowledge of
long and short vowel sounds.
Writing- Students will write a paragraph on topic with complete
sentences.
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The classroom helper sheet
went home last week. If
you would like to be a
classroom helper and did
not get a sheet please let
me know. I would also
love any parent helpers
who would like to come in
at 3:15 pm and be banker
once a week.
September 1 Curriculum
Night 6:40 pm
Please come and hear
about what your child will
be learning this year. There
will be plenty of time for
questions so jot them down
and bring them with you.
There will be a sign up if
you would like to help
with class parties.
September 7- No School
Labor Day
September 14 – Weekly
Homework will start
Notes from the teacher:
Please feel free to contact me about any
questions or concerns. It also really helps me if you
send me any information that will help me meet
your child’s needs. If your child has a late night or is
having trouble with allergies an update will let
me know to keep a special eye on them.
Contact Information Mrs. Smith(630-393-1787)
Melanie.smith@cusd200.org