This is what we are doing in class over the next few weeks:
Phonics/Phonemic Awareness: We will be reviewing the short /a/ sound as in cat. We will also learn the sound for the digraph ck. The children will practice learning how to blend and read words with these sounds. We will also practice listening for these sounds in words. The children will have opportunities to work on "making words" and "word building" using the cvc and cvcc letter pattern.
Spelling/Vocabulary: We will practice spelling, recognizing and reading words in isolation and in text. We will be learning the words for the following stories:
Reading Comprehension: We will take picture walks and make predictions as we read these stories. We will continue to practice using picture cues and illustrations to help better understand what we are reading.
Math: We will work in chapter one. The children are learning to explore data. We have used a Venn diagram, tally chart, and picture graph to answer questions that help us to compare and contrast information. We are also going to be reading in math to help learn how to problem solve. We will have our first chapter test as we complete this chapter. Please watch your child’s planner for when the test will be, as they will be assigned this as homework when the time comes. Thank you for your support.
Religion: We will begin Chapter 2 “We Gather to Celebrate Mass.” We will learn that the parish church is where Catholics gather as a community to pray, and especially to celebrate Mass.
Field Trip: On October 16th we are scheduled to go on our first field trip to Liberty Ridge Farms. We will be leaving St. Pius X School by bus at approximately 9:15. Please be advised the buses will transport only the students. We ask all chaperones to drive or carpool with other parents. Also please do not forget to pack a brown bag lunch on that day. Thank you in advance for your help.
Uniform Reminder:
PE shorts many no longer be worn.
Girls may wear pants as part of their dress uniform.
Boys must be in dress shirt and tie. White polo shirts may no longer be part of the dress uniform.
Dates to Remember:
Oct. 9th - Half Day Dismissal at 11:00
Oct. 12th - No School
Oct 16th - Liberty Ridge Field Trip
Oct. 14th - and 15th Picture Day (Dress Uniforms)
Oct. 21st - Mass at 9:00 a.m.
Oct. 30th - Halloween Party
Thank You,
Francesca Halayko
