Upcoming Dates
Mrs. Smith’s Scholars
September 8, 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. The students are doing very well
on comparing and contrasting, summarizing the plot, and
identifying characters and setting. They will be taking
assessments this week.
Math- We are using the strategy of doubles and doubles plus one
in addition to add in fluency in answering problems.
Science- Students are keeping a plant log charting the progress
of their plants. They are also doing an experiment to see whether
a plant grows better with light or without. Also the are comparing
a plant with soil and no soil.
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.
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. The October
Helper Sheet is coming
home today with anyone
who signed up already.
Dates are flexible and can
be changed. Please e-mail
me if you can’t come.
September 14 – Weekly
Homework will start
October 15 and 20th
Parent Conferences. If
you have not signed up
please contact me to
choose a date and time.
Reminders will go home
ahead of time.
Notes from the teacher:
Look for Yeah! Slips on Friday. That means your
child stayed on green all week. If your child brings
it home please celebrate by extra hugs, attention,
and praise.
Contact Information Mrs. Smith(630-393-1787)
Melanie.smith@cusd200.org