Valentines Week Post

 Happy Valentines Week. February is short and jam packed. Here is all of what we are trying to pack in....

Math:  We wrapped up addition and subtraction - for now. This week we have began our unit on measurement and data, where we will remain for the month of February. This week we worked on indirect comparison in length measurement. Next week we will work on standard length units, which basically means we will learn to measure things in centimeters using our centimeter cubes. 

ELA:  Last week we read Jan Brett's "Goldilocks and the 3 Bears" and her other book "The 3 Snowbears." We compared and contrasted the two stories with a Venn diagram, sequenced the order of events using the terms First, Then, Next, Last, and the students took a comprehension test on the 3 Snowbears. 

Social Studies:  February is full of social studies. We began this month learning about Groundhogs day, how did it begin and what is it? This week we began learning about American Symbols. This week we learned about the American Flag. The students learned not only what the stars and stripes stand for, they also learned a few interesting facts about the flag and some rules associated with the flag. Next week we will learn about the Statue of Liberty. This month is also Black History month. Starting next week we will learn about what Black History Month is and each week we will learn about and celebrate an important figure of the Black community. 

Valentines Day:  Valentines day is looking a little different this year. Although we cannot exchange traditional Valentines I have attached a Google Slides Valentine Exchange. You will find your child's name on one of the slides in the presentation. If you wish you may add a small picture of your child (just of them alone, no need for a family picture this time) to their slide. Then, with your help your child may go in and type in a short but sweet Valentine greeting to each of their classmates. You are not required to participate, but I ask if your child send a valentine message to one classmate that they send one to all. I have also made slides for some special adults in our lives, such as Ms. V, the specials teachers, and Principal Reasor. I will read some of their messages to them on Friday and probably throughout the week during closing circle next week. Of course, we will spend Friday doing some fun Valentine activities. Please make sure while you are in a child's slide you do not delete it, or someone else's comment to them. Thank you- and Happy Valentine's Day!

 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CmKzGjg_Bvf5Z-Q5SzGYa0ioqGPI_tDXSzYmafHHf90/edit#slide=id.gb90bf9dcc4_1_17

Lexia:  Please remember, Lexia is a 30-40 minute requirement each week your child must be working independently on this App for at least 30-40 minutes weekly. I have built in time for them to do so on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's, and most Friday's. Their log in is the initial of their first name along with their last name (ex: ashaw) and their password is abc1. Please make sure they are taking the time to do this every week. 

Passwords:  Yes, I know these passwords have been a lot to keep track of. In our next distribution I plan on including a page with two squares that will have all your apps and your child's log in information on them. One can be taped to the iPad, one can hang on the fridge, parents can share, however you see best used for your family. Look for that to come.

Happy Valentines to all. I truly have loved getting to know the kiddos this year. Their little personalities are so unique and this class is so happy and bring me joy. I love them to pieces, and glad that they are the ones I have spent this crazy year with! 💕-Ms. Shaw