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During the next three days we will be reviewing and consolidating skills. In spelling and phonics we will work on generalizing all the vowels with the silent e combination. We'll also work on contractions, compound words, and word endings. We'll continue practicing grammar skills with an emphasis on capitalization of proper nouns.
In mathematics the emphasis in review skills will be on money, time to the quarter hour, and basic addition facts using the number line and number grid.
As you might imagine, this is not an effective time of the year to introduce new critical skills! We will use our time effectively in practice and review work. I am not sending books or math homework this week. Please utilize the links below for some fun practice this week, or during the vacation break.
On Monday we are having a visit from the author Jerry Pallotta, who has written and illustrated many interesting alphabet books. We'll follow with a gingerbread house building session! Many thanks for your many contributions. The children are sure to enjoy this Cole "tradition."
We'll wrap up our week on Wednesday with Pajama Day, and some cocoa and cookies in the afternoon! Do send your children in regular clothes as well because they will likely have outdoor recess, and gym in the afternoon.
Please send in a paper brown grocery or shopping bag as soon as possible - extras if you have any to spare. The less print the better, as the students will be turning the bags into gingerbread "carry- alls" to bring all their holiday decor home on Wednesday.
I'll do my upmost to make sure your child comes home with the right hat, mittens, boots, snowpants, coat, and scarf each day. But if you've seen our school's Lost and Found you probably have been as amazed as I have with what gets left behind! If you can find any way of labeling these possessions that really helps.
It's always a great source of joy for me to share in the magic of the holidays through the eyes of your children. I hope you all enjoy the holidays with your families. I look forward to an exciting New Year in Room 4!
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