Ms. Tademy’s Classroom NewsOctober 4, 2010

Dates to Remember

Everyday

Lunch from 10:45-11:15Conference Period: 8:45 – 9:30 *** Report Cards On Thursday***

Thank you Parents who have sent a snack! J

Our class will have a small snack in the afternoons to help tide kids over since we have an early lunch. I also use this time as social development. Please send a snack for your child to share with the class. The snack guidelines for the state of Texas schools are below.

NO:

Sodas, popsicles, gum, hard candy, jelly beans or other sugar sweets.

YES!:Graham crackers, animal crackers, goldfish or pretzels.

Important Info

*** This is the final week of this grading period. *** If you need to contact me - my conference time is from 8:45-9:30 daily. You may reach me during this time or after school at 752-4511. I also have a web page for our class: www.class.desireetademy.com - please visit it anytime. J DAILYOur morning meeting reinforces many exciting things - such as: money, counting, graphs, math vocabulary, the weather and the calendar. We also work daily on being a good citizen by working together, cooperating, following the rules, problem solving and positive conflict resolution.

This week

we will learn:

Reading: Ø The initial sounds in a word. Ø The initial and final sounds of the letters m and t. Ø The name of the lettersØ High Frequency Words I * am * the * little * a * toØ Comprehension Focus * Classify and CategorizeØ It is important to read to your child everyday – please ask them questions about the story, this will help with their comprehension. J Handwriting: We are learning to write our name and the letters of the alphabet. Math:This week is a week of review. Students will work on their specific area of need. We are reviewing the calendar, patterns and the numbers 0-5 Science:

Students will observe, record, and discuss how materials can be changed by heating or cooling.

Social Studies:

Students will learn how to read a simple map and give directions from one place to another.

Thank you J Ms. Tademy