“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky

Important Information

Picture Day is Tuesday, October 7th.

As previously mentioned, Jenna and Meredith’s moms have volunteered to be our class parents this year.  Last week, I sent home a notice asking for information and $10 for our class parties. Please make sure the form and money get back to me by Wednesday, October 22nd.

We had a fantastic time at the Waterfront Center. The children were so attentive as we learned about the animals that live in the water off the coast of Long Island. A special thank you to the parents who volunteered to chaperone on the trip. Mr Sandifer created a video of our trip, and here is the link.

We finished reading Judy Moody was in a Mood by Megan McDonald, and we also presented our Me Collages. They came out great. I could tell that the children really enjoyed putting them together.

Academics

Math: We are focusing on learning our multiplication facts, beginning with 2’s and 4’s, followed by 5s and 10s, and then 3’s and 6’s.  Please practice the multiplication facts with your child. We will be having a test some time next week.

Social Studies We are learning about plants and animals working together in an ecosystem, natural hazards and natural disasters.

Science:  Over the next two weeks, students will learn about real-life bridge design. In the first activity, Paper Bridge Engineering, pairs of students will use their knowledge of forces to build a strong bridge that supports as many pennies as possible — using only paper. Then, students will research different kinds of bridges using Getepic.com. After, in the STEAM lab, working in teams of two or three, students will design and construct bridges that support at least 5 lbs. using popcicle sticks. Finally, students will create a drawing of Sydney Harbor Bridge.

ELA: For Unit 1, Weeks 3 and 4 our essential question is “What can traditions teach you about cultures?” The following is a list of everything we will be covering in ELA, including our vocabulary.

• Genre: Realistic Fiction
• Shared Reading: The Dream Catcher
• Anchor Text: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
• Paired Selection: Family Tradition
• Comprehension: Visualize, Character Perspective
• Plot: Character Development
• Author’s Purpose
• Vocabulary Words
  • celebrate
  • courage
  • disappointment
  • precious
  • pride
  • remind
  • symbols
  • tradition
• Context Clues
• Antonyms

Spelling:   coast, coal, sold, broke, slow, float, soak, scold, note, show, toad, gold, slope, bone, foe, snail, same, weigh, bowl, and program

Grammar: We are finishing up predicates, and learning about compound sentences.

Phonics: We are studying short vowel sounds and different phonograms.

Religion: This week we will look at the effect of sin on the world by focusing on The Flood. We will understand that because God is holy, He cannot tolerate sin; because He is loving and faithful, He saves His people.

TEST and QUIZZES

Friday   Spelling test

Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at nperovich@trinityli.org