What are we learning about in Reading?
We have been learning about informational texts (nonfiction books). We’ve learned about the
different features an information text has; table of contents, labels, bold words, and a glossary.
We’ve been practicing to use questions words; when, who, where, what, how and why before,
during and after reading an information text. We’ve also practiced asking ourselves before
reading an informational text what we already know about the topic and what we still want to
learn, this helps keeps us focused while reading.
In guided reading we’ve been practicing sounding out words, touching each word as we
read, and talking about what happened in the story after reading.
Last month we learned the sight words; see, my, me, come, where, find, here, an.
Ways you can support your child at home:
Practice the sight words
Read with your child every night, students should be starting to take over the role of the reader!
Research a subject that your student is interested in learning more about by using informational texts
from the public libraries.
What are we learning about in Math?
In math, we’ve learned the numbers 10 - 20. This month we are working on
position words such as on top of, next to, beside, in between, above, below,
under, in, inside of, behind, in front of, etc. We are also working on shape names
and attributes. We are working on both flat shapes and 3D shapes.
Ways you can support your child at home:
Practice counting to 100 by 1’s and 10’s!
Use the number flash cards and beans to count and compare numbers.
What are we learning about in Writing?
We are switching our gears as writers and beginning a new unit on writing howto books. How-to books are easy to read directions on things we already know
how to do. We’re listing our directions step by step and drawing and labeling
diagrams that go along with our how-to books. We’re going to be adding
transitional words to our how-to books such as first, next, and last.
Provide materials and opportunities for your child to practice writing! Please
encourage students to sound out words by writing down all the sounds they
hear.
Mrs. Ly’s
Classroom Connection
Reminders:
Early Dismissal at 1:40 on
Friday 2/6, Friday 2/13, and
Friday 2/27.
Regular School day 8:35-3:10
on Friday, 2/20
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Ngoc-Trang.Ly@highlineschools.org
206.631.4335
We’ve started guided reading in our
Please work with
No School on Monday and
Tuesday 2/16 and 2/17
classrooms, please make sure you child is
100th
reading or being read to for at least 20
independently tying
minutes every day!!!! We are learning the
their shoes! I have
Day Celebration,
Friday 2/20
Coffee with the Principal,
Tuesday 2/3 at 9:00am
Valentine’s Celebration,
Friday 2/13 from 12:00 – 1:00
PTO Fun Friday, Feb. 27th
Popcorn 50¢, Free Dress
Friday
Thursday 2/27 Student
Success Night 6:00 – 7:00
February is Dental Health Month.
We will be learning to brush and
floss at least twice a day every day!
Please assist your child with their
dental hygiene. It is so important.
Decaying teeth can lead to improper
speech development and so much
more. Also remember to monitor
what children eat. There is such a
thing as too much sugar.
parts of the book, how to follow the words
with our finger, check the picture for clues
when we come to a word we don’t know, and
your child on
retired from the
shoe tying business
recognizing sight words quickly. These are
and it is now
few things you can also practice at home
student
while reading with your child.
responsibility!
Thank you!
I’m looking for 4
volunteers to help
on the afternoon of
Friday 2/20 with our
100th day
celebration, if your
interested please
let me know!
February’s Homework went home
today. Please complete each activity
with your child and initial next to the
activity. All activities that are
marked ** please have your students
complete in their homework
notebooks. Homework calendars,
notebooks, and reading logs are due
Friday, February 27th!
Friday the 13th is our Valentine’s Day. We will have
a small celebration with time for students to
exchange valentine cards.
Raz-kids is a great resource for students to improve their
reading fluency and comprehension. I have attached a note
with more information about this online resource! Please
check it out!