So what have we learned this week?

Are you ready to test your child's knowledge? Here is what we have worked on so far this week:

In Phonics: We can now match words that rhyme. Let's check: What two words rhyme out of dog, cat, and frog?

In Math: We can now count and compare numbers. Let's check: What number is bigger, 4 or 2? How about 3 or 5? How about 8 or 10?

In Guided Reading: We can now identify story elements. Let's check: Who were some of the characters in Jack and the Beanstalk? What were some of the settings in Jack and the Beanstalk? What was the big problem and solution in Jack and the Beanstalk?

In Junior Great Books: We can now discuss our thoughts about a story. Let's check: What is a lutin? Where do they come from? Would you want to have a lutin? Why or why not?

The students have been working really hard in school, and I am super impressed with all of the superstars that I see shining in our room! I am looking forward to adding more to everyone's "schema" next week :)

See you tomorrow, Wildcats!

Dear Parents

Dear Parents:

If you would like to have some entertainment tonight, please ask your child to model a "Jellicle Cat" for you and explain what they are. We read a poem about Jellicle cats for the past couple of days, and had the most interesting conversations and discussion about them! We even acted out Jellicle Cats....which had Ms. Clayton and I laughing like always. (And please know, this was to help us learn how to comprehend text that does not have pictures and use our "mental images" and thoughts and "schema.")

On another note, I am super proud of our mathematicians! We played Compare numbers today to practice counting and comparing quantities. The kids easily grasped the game and were engaged in mathematics conversation, helping each other out, and most importantly, learning math! It looks like Level A Compare might have been too easy for our students, so prepare yourself Wildcats, next week we will be bumping up to Level B Compare!

Have a great time if you're headed to the fair, Ms. Clayton and I are looking forward to hearing your stories on Monday!

Enjoy your weekend, Wildcats!

WONDFERFUL NEWS!

Hello students and parents! I am so excited to share some wonderful and exciting news with you! At the beginning of the school year, I had written a grant for new Geoboards (we use these to create and explore shapes and figures). I only wrote the grant 2 weeks ago-and today I received word that our project had been completely funded by ONE donor in Hendersonville! The donor said she gave because "of the need of one of our local schools." We are so lucky to have a community that supports our students and their education! 

Please be on the lookout for a permission slip in your child's agenda regarding the grant-as a requirement for the grant, we send thank you notes and pictures of the students using the supplies. Everything will be kept anonymous  but if you would prefer your child not to participate, just send a note and let me know :)

Alright Wildcats, get your imaginations ready: What will you use our Geoboards to create?

And I would also like to share a classroom funny story. Today, we were sharing 3 things that we like about ourselves with a partner. I had called on students to share with the class what 1 of their 3 characteristics was. One little boy said, "I like the fact that I can do back-flips, and you can't because you're OLD, Mrs. McMurray!" Ms. Clayton and I have been laughing about his comment all day today. We are so happy to have a class that keeps us smiling and laughing!!!

Good night and see you bright and early, Wildcats!