ELA
Reading:
Ø Shenendehowa has a new reading
series called Journey’s . Lots of information will be shared at Open
House about the transition. Until then, be on the lookout for nightly homework
that includes 30 minutes of reading, some spelling or vocabulary.
Ø Students will learn about story
structure, summarizing, author’s purpose, cause and effect and visualizing
texts this month.
Writing:
Ø Our focus will be narrative
writing; specifically using descriptive paragraphs, word choice and dialogue.
Grammar:
Ø Different types of sentences and
quotations.
Spelling
Patterns: All tests are Friday!!!
Ø Sight word list (practice list)
Ø List 1 – long and short a
Ø List 2 – long and short e
Ø List 3 – long and short i
Math
Concepts:
o
Place value,
expanded, written and standard form in number writing, comparing, ordering and
rounding numbers. Addition and subtraction will also be reviewed.
Vocabulary:
o
Place value,
standard form, expanded form, greater than, less than, re-group
Assessments:
o
Each unit of
study will have a pre and posttest. You will
see how much your child has grown with each concept! Only the post test will be
entered into the grade bookJ
Social
Studies
Concepts:
v Geography of NYS
v Various maps
o How to use legends
o How to use a compass rose
o What type of map is this?
Vocabulary:
v Physical map Political map
v Labels Compass rose
v Latitude Longitude
v Continent
**We are
awaiting live crayfish! When they come
we’ll begin our first animal unit!
Reminders
ü Sept. 8th
– bus drill
ü Sept.
24th – PTA meeting 6:30
ü Sept.
25th – NO SCHOOL
ü Sept.
28th – Book orders due
ü Sept.
29th – Open House 6-8 - We will begin in the gym
ü Sept.
16th - Orchestra lessons will begin
**Make sure to return:
Emergency contact information cards
$2.50 for headphones which will be used each year
PG movie form
A recorder for music class
**We have monthly birthday parties. Contact myself or our
room parent if your student has an upcoming birthday month. J
