Caden's grandma was a Mystery Reader today. She read a book titled Keeping Christmas. It was written by Caden's cousin. It was such a great story. Thank you so much for reading it to the class.

Dr. Mariscal was another reader today. We earned a story for our participation in the door Decorating Contest. 

So much fun experimenting with AIR...

Mark your calendar:

Jan. 4th- school resumes

Our class will have a pajama day on the 4th. Yay!

Academic Update

We have been working so hard over the past month on writing Non Fiction Informational Chapter Books. The students have done such a great job using different craft moves in their writing to teach the reader.

Writing: 

Their Informational Writing pieces will come home after the winter break. Please keep in mind that these writing pieces are not examples of perfect writing, however examples of writing stamina, using non fiction craft moves, and using conventions. They have worked so hard and are very excited to show you their awesome writing.

Math: 
The students have been using different strategies to solve subtraction problems. They have enjoyed rotating through the math centers and enhancing their math skills. We received some new math manipulatives this week. They really enjoyed trying out the new math activities.

Science:

We are finishing Matter during Science. On Friday they experimented with air during our science time. They will write down their observations in their packet. These packets will come home on Friday. 

Mystery Readers

Paige's mom came on Thursday. The really like the There was an Old Lady books. 

Paige was in the Spotlight last week! We loved her show and tell items!

Roman's dad was a Mystery Reader last week! They loved the Elephant and Piggie book! Thank you.

Izabella's mom came too! The kids really enjoyed the book- If You Give a Pig a Pancake! 

Caden's dad was a Mystery Reader on Wednesday! The kids loved the Christmas book! 

Roman is in the Spotlight this week! We really enjoyed his show and tell! 

Roman's mom was a Mystery Reader on Thursday! They loved the book titled: The Book With No Pictures! 

Our Door Decoration: 

The students voted for the 'theme'. They loved the idea of Santa in his sleigh flying over the town with all of his reindeer! I think they are the most precious reindeer ever! The students really enjoyed making winter pictures for the bottom of the door too. Be on the look out for the door decoration pictures on Facebook.

We had a wonderful day before the holiday break!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! 

Buddy Time- Stem Activities

Turkey Math

Home Toy Reward

Mark your Calendar: 

11/30 Reading Logs Due

11/30-12/3 Book Fair

12/2 Wacky Hair Day/ Ms. Calcaterra's last day

12/3 Winter Festival

12/7 Early Release Day/ Flyer Families ( wear t shirt)

12/11 Winter Musical

12/20 Last day before Winter Break , Winter Parties

12/21-1/3 Winter Break

1/4 School Resumes

Updates

Please try to send in items for Helping Hands this week! We have 54 items and would love to reach at least 100 items! 

Don't forget to sign the Musical Permission form and return ASAP! 

The class earned 50 points again for showing The 7 Habits throughout the past month! YAY!!They chose to celebrate with bringing a home toy to school. We will celebrate Tuesday, November 22nd. The toy needs to fit in their backpack. 

They really enjoyed our 'read a -loud' story that we have read over the past few days. It is titled Super Storms. They created posters about the Super Storms today! 

Mystery Reader

The students really enjoyed having Will's grandma as a Mystery Reader on Thursday! Thank you to Will's grandma for reading the fun math books!

Reminders: 

11/18 Flyer Families - Wear Flyer Family Shirt 

11/23-25 No School

12/2 Miss Calcaterra's last day

Pj Day Fun

Working in our p.j's

Caden's Guinea Pig came to visit 

Flashlight Friday- reading with a buddy.