Settling in

Phew!  We got through week 1, and it amazing!  This group of students has settled right into the new routines of the classroom and we are hard at work. 

In ELA we have been working at learning the steps for Daily 5.  This year we are adding CAFE to our literacy instruction.  CAFE is used to teach strategies for comprehension, accuracy, fluency and expanding vocabulary.  By now your child should be doing reading homework each day.  Students may borrow my books from the classroom, or read their own books at home.  They have learned how to pick 'just right books' and should be ready books that fit their level. 

Grade 2s are currently working on a repeating pattern unit, while the Grade 3s are working hard on increasing patterns.  Can you figure out the pattern rule for each of these examples? 

In social studies we have learned the words: Citizen, Rights, Responsibilities.  We have been really focusing on what good citizenship in the country, or at school looks like and sounds like.  Next we will do a somewhat in-depth look at the lyrics of O Canada.

If by chance you still have the order forms for Highlights or Owl magazine, and would like to order, please submit them as soon as you can.  The online setup for our classroom is done, or you can send orders in to school. 

Reminders:
Tuesday - Running Club 3:30 (Grade 3 and up)
Wednesday - Picture Day
Thursday - Running Club 3:30 (Grade 3 and up)
Friday - Pizza Orders due

As always, if you have questions or concerns please let me know.