News for September 21-25

 

-What We are Learning this Week- 

Reading: Solving Tricky Words

-Use the picture

-Look at the first letter and make that sound

-Get a running start and think about what would make sense

-Use a double-check to make sure it makes sense with the story and letters

-Learn how to do Listen to Reading

Word Work:

-Sight words: girl, am, car, eat, fun

-Phonics: Vowels-short “a”

Writing: When to Use Uppercase Letters

-Beginning of sentences

-Stand alone “I”

-Names of people, places, and pets

-Calendar words (January, Friday, etc.)

Math: Addition and Subtraction

-Solving addition and subtraction word problems

*missing addends

*comparing

*How many more? How many fewer?

Social/Emotional: 7 Habits

-Classroom Physical

Environment

-Classroom Mission Statement

 

Dear Families,

Thank you so much for your flexibility and continued support while I have been teaching remotely. I am so thankful for your help and kindness during all of this! It has been such a relief to still be able to connect with the students throughout the day and ensure high levels of learning! I cannot wait to be back in the classoom in person. As of right now, I should be able to return to the classroom on Setember 28^th. Please email or send a message through Seesaw if you need anything or have any questions.

In other news, your students have started using their BIG math books for their math work each day. Whenever we start a new lesson, they will bring home a “homework” sheet. This is NOT required but is a great resource to use at home. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Also, our school picture day is September 30^th! Our online school code for ordering is 49986Z.

Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!

 -Mrs.  Phinney :o)

 

News for September 7-11

 

-What We are Learning this Week-

 

Reading: Good Habits

-How to use the classroom library and pick a good-fit book

-How to set a reading goal and take steps toward reaching it

-How to do Work on Writing and build stamina

 

Word Work:

-Sight words: he, is, you, that, it

-Phonics:

-“at” word family

-Noticing and making rhyming words

 

Writing: Narrative Books

-Elements of a narrative or “Small Moment Story”

-Choosing a topic

-Planning a book

-Writing details in the middle

-Using transition words such as “First”, “Next”, “After”

-Writing an ending using a feeling

 

Math: Subtraction

-Using counters to subtract

-Using  pictures to subtract

-NWEA fall testing

 

Social/Emotional: Introduction to 7 Habits

-Welcome to 7 Habits journey

-What is a leader?

-How to be a leader for

oneself and others

 

Dear Families,

First, don’t forget that Monday, September 7 is a holiday and there is NO SCHOOL for students or teachers. I hope you get to enjoy the extra time with family and friends doing something you enjoy!

Next, this week our school is embarking on a big journey of introducing our kiddos to The 7 Habits! You may recognize them from the book The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey. These are great habits and principles that can used for kids and adults and will only set up our kiddos for lifelong success! We will send home some info about their upcoming lessons so you can discuss with your kiddos what they are learning! Have a great week!   

 -Mrs.  Phinney :o) 

 

 

-Contact Information-

Email: ashleyphinney@willardschools.net

Phone: 417-869-0600

Blog: mrsphinney@blogspot.com

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