Reading: We continued learning how to Make Connections while reading. We learned how to make Text-to-Text connections and Text-to-World connections.
Writing: We continued writing poems. We learned how to take a big feeling and turn it into a small moment poem. We also learned how to edit our spelling by using the dictionary.
Math: We finished learning about two-digit subtraction. We also learned how to solve two-step word problems.
Social Studies: This week we learned about Europe. We went on a scavenger hunt to learn about different interesting buildings and the culture of Europe.
Bible: We started learning the Christmas Story. We learned about the birth of John the Baptist. We also learned how the angel visited Mary and Joseph to tell them that they would be the parents of Jesus, the One who would save His people from their sins.
Important Information:
1. Monthly Bible Verse: The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. John 1:14
2. We will have our class Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 17th. This year we are asking that students bring a snack or dessert to share with the class. I will provide drinks. It should be a great time!
3. Our Christmas Program is coming soon! It will be on Wednesday, December 18. This day is also an early dismissal day with school ending at 12:30. On this day there will be no lunch. We are also asking that students DO NOT bring anything to school with them as we will be going to the Christmas Program.
Upcoming Dates:
12/18 - Christmas Program and Early Dismissal
1/17 - End of 2nd Quarter
1/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
1/21-1/24 - Spirit Week
Have a wonderful weekend! :)
