Happy Tuesday!

BOY progress checks
You should have seen the beginning of year (BOY) math and superkids tests in your child's folder yesterday.  These were not for a grade, instead I will use them to help guide instruction and groups.  They also give me a good baseline for what your child knows already.  

math login cards
In your child's folder today you will find a copy of their Everyday Math login card.  On the bottom of the card there is the website you can go to.  Everyday Math is a great website to bookmark.  Your child can log on and play math games, do their homework, or retry a lesson we did in class.

spelling test on Friday
Don't forget to study those memory words and this week's pattern words (words that end in -le and -ng).  The spelling test will be on Friday!

Labor Day
Don't forget--NO SCHOOL on Monday to celebrate Labor Day!

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means Early Release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:

• bar graphs
• solving multiplication number stories
• solving division number stories
• multiplication fact triangles
• measuring mass

On Tuesday, I will send home the math unit 1 review packet.  This does not need to be returned for a grade.  It can be kept at home and worked on as review, to make sure your child understands all the math concepts we have worked on so far.  This will be a very good review to complete at home, before the unit 1 math test.  The math test will be on Tuesday, September 11.

Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:

• -le and -ng words
• memory words: want, look, play, come, any, some, day, or, very, new, out, good
• nouns vs. verbs
• rhymes
• comprehension
• book club book--Frog and Toad Together

Writing
Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

• 6 traits
• writer's workshop routines
• asking for help while writing
• spelling anchor charts

High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• 5 types of changes
• types of language
• how language changes over time
• emotion words
• writing nursery rhymes

Look for more info about a family research project to come home sometime soon!

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/3--NO SCHOOL
• 9/10--school picture day
• 9/12--walk a thon kick off
• 9/12--Bingo For Books @5:30
• 9/21--movie night
• 9/24-9/28--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/5--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/5--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/12--report cards home
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/26--movie night

Have a great week!