Peak at the Week 12/8-12/12

Here's a sneak peek at next week....

NO SPELLING WORDS!

Phonics - Review

Reading: Comprehension, Story Elements

Vocabulary: event, order

Writing: Persuasive-Elf Application
Math: Story Problems, Addition/Subtraction, Graphing

Social Studies: George Washington Carver and Theodore Roosevelt

Please remember that our library day is on Fridays.  Please remember to put your child's library book in his/her bookbag so that they can enjoy another book!

Homework:
1. READ!

We are packed with a busy schedule for this month, but will focus on learning and building good memories. There are many things we need help with, so I will go ahead and list them all at once. Please see the list of items we need below reply all to the email I sent with which item and how many you can send. Any donation would be greatly appreciated!

Gingerbread Houses:

* We will make our gingerbread houses with our book buddies on 12/12.

Please send in gingerbread items by Thursday Dec. 11.

                Graham crackers (need 6-8 boxes)

                Icing- 4-6 tubs

     chocolate chips

     square pretzels

     frosted mini wheats

                gumdrops

                candy canes

                peppermints

                sprinkles

                bowls

                plastic knives

M&Ms: The first graders are making trail mix for ESP's Christmas event and other children around us as a project based learning activity. Our class is responsible for collecting M&Ms. 

Christmas book exchange - Please send in a wrapped, gender neutral, gently used or new children's book of your choice  by Monday, Dec. 15. We will exchange books during our holiday party on Fri., Dec. 19.

Holiday Party: If you would like to become an approved volunteer to help with the party, please attend the training on December 10th at 9:00 a.m.

Holiday Party Donations: Stay tuned....
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Upcoming Events 

-PTO Cake Collection - Dec. 8 & 9

Volunteer Training - Dec. 10 @ 9:00 a.m. **This session is being offered in case there is anyone who moved in or who wants to help with class projects/parties)

Fifth grade Musical The Littlest Reindeer - Thursday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

 

Grinch Day- This Friday! Have your child dress in GREEN! If your would like to send in a special green snack to share with our class, please email me.

Polar Express Day- Thursday, Dec. 18 **Your child can bring a small blanket, stuffed animal, and their favorite books. All items must fit in their bookbag. Please label all belongings with your child's name.**

Project Based Learning - Dec. 15 - 19

Holiday Class Parties - Dec. 19 1:30 - 2:20

End of 2nd Quarter - Dec. 19