January 23-27

Please practice the following with your child:

--Writing first and last name

--writing numbers 0-20

--counting 1-100

--sight words

 For Reading this week we will read the story, The Lion and the Mouse. We will introduce the comprehension skill, main idea.  We will review the short /o/ sound in words and continue to work with the high frequency words; they, of, and you.   

 Just a reminder:  January AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due on Tuesday, January 31^st.  The goal for the month is 15 books.  Any student who reads and records 15 or more books will receive a Pizza Hut reward coupon.  Happy Reading!!

In math, we will begin Topic 6: Numbers to 100.  Review counting, reading, and writing numbers 0-20 and ordering numbers forward and backward.  Also practice counting by 1s and 10s to 100.    

February 1 is tentatively the 100th Day of school.  Children will be allowed to dress as if they were 100 years old.  Also, a 100 piece project will be due on February 1.

January’s behavior reward will be a LUAU on Friday, February 3^rd. Students will be permitted to wear a brightly colored/tropical printed/Hawaiian shirt or dress.  No shorts or sandals will be allowed!  Dress code will apply for bottoms!  A lei will be provided!!  Boys and girls will rotate through 3 rooms for a snack, music & limbo, and an art activity. 

The Valentine’s Day party will be held on Friday, February 10^th from 2:00-3:00.   A Valentine’s Class List will be sent home to help you prepare valentines for the party.  (PARENT HELPERS WILL BE CONTACTED SOON WITH DETAILS)