Whoooo’s Got the News
Ms. Gibson’s Newsletter December 14- December 18, 2015
Notes to Give a Hoot About
We made it to Christmas
break! 
Thank you all so much for
your gingerbread house
contributions as well as our
classroom party goodies. We truly
appreciate your gratitude.
**Snack time is after specials each
day. Please send one in with your
child.
This week:
Monday – Media
Tuesday – PE
Our Focus
Reading – Various holiday stories
Reading Vocabulary
There are no vocabulary words this
week.
Comprehension Strategy – Main
idea, details, summarize, Point of View
Vocabulary Strategy – Context Clues
Language Arts – Linking Verbs,
Action Verbs
Writing – Opinion writing
Math – Topic 8 (Addition and
Subtraction)
Science – Forms of Energy, STEM,
Science Fair Projects
Social Studies – Natural Resources
Wednesday – Music
Thursday – PE
Friday – Computers
Homework/Tests
Spelling Words
1. eggnog
2. elf
3. snowflakes
4. merry
5. joyful
6. tree
7. presents
8. Santa
9. gifts
10. December
11. elves
12. stocking
13. snowman
14. reindeer
15. ornament
Monday – Math p. 445-446 , use 10
spelling words in a story
Tuesday – Spelling words in a sentence,
Math p. 451-452
Wednesday – Spelling 3 times each, Math
practice page
Thursday – Math page, reading
comprehension page
Tests: Wednesday – Math Topic 8 test,
Thursday – Spelling test, Reading quiz
Contact:
Ms. Gibson
gibsona@lake.k12.fl.us