Language Arts: This week we will be reading That Toad is Mine which is a story about two boys that cannot share. We will talk about how they could solve their problem and brainstorm about how we can better solve our own problems here at school. The strategy focus is summarizing the story and I would like you to work with your child summarizing stories that you read at home please.

Science: We are studying weather this month. We are reading lots of non fiction books about all the different kinds of weather. Have fun listening to the meteorologist on the radio and tv. Also enjoy reading about the weather in our local newspaper.  

Social Studies: We will continue our unit on Famous Americans and learn how these great leaders helped to change and form our country. We will focus on Abraham Lincoln next week  and end with a very, very special American. (make sure and ask your child who this very, very special American is)

Math: We will start Chapter 15 that focuses on sums to 12. Remember to work the practice pages into your child's daily math homework as well as math fact practice.

Choir: Weekly choir practice continues and I wanted to let you know that on February 13th we will be performing. Location and time TBA.

Homework Logs: Please complete your child's homework log daily writing down the book read and signing each day that your child has been working on math skills. This Homework Log is due each FRIDAY.

PE: Each Monday and Tuesday afternoon we have PE class so please make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothing and shoes to participate in all the activities.

Library: A reminder that each Friday we go to Rio's library so please help your child remember to return his/her book to class by Thursday.