September 20-25


Meet the Teacher Night:

It was a pleasure meeting so many of our parents during Meet the Teacher Night. Thank you for taking the time to come into our learning space and connect with us. We truly appreciate your support and partnership!

https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/foundations/toolbox/35-41/

-if you like to download decodable text to read with your child - this is a great website!

Literacy:

-we are continuing to work on short vowel sounds, with a focus on vowel teams and the sounds they make.

-we also participated in choral reading using a decodable text.

Words of the Week: Please practice and review with your child, but no action is required-Just PRACTICE!

 (1)the, of, and ,a ,to, in, is, you, that, it

(2) he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I


Math:

-we have completed our Patterns math unit

-next week, students will complete a “Show Me What You Know” activity to demonstrate their understanding of patterns.

Science:

-we explored different materials in our visual journals.

-students brainstormed and recorded six things they thought glass, wood, and plastic are made from. It was wonderful to see their ideas and curiosity!

Terry Fox Run:

Our Terry Fox Run was a great success! Everyone was engaged, participated enthusiastically, and tried their very best. I am extremely proud of each and every one of them. It was wonderful to see their determination and school spirit!

Every Child Matters – Truth and Reconciliation:

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We have been participating in age-appropriate activities and learning about residential schools, their impact on Indigenous communities, and why we wear Orange Shirts.

We are helping students understand the importance of remembering the past, showing respect, and working toward a future where Every Child Matters.



















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