Upcoming Dates:

February 12^th, 19^th & 26^th – Skating in Renous

February 14^th – Valentine's Day Celebration

February 17^th – Family Day (no school)

February 18^th – 100^th Day Celebration

February 26^th – Pink Shirt Day

Homework:

Literacy:Read three nights this week. Return books Friday.

Valentine's Day Celebration:

We will be having a Valentine’s Day celebration in class Friday February 14^th. Students are welcome to bring in valentines / treats to pass out to their classmates. We have 18 students in our class.

Charlie, Lydia, Harlen, Parker, Layla, Shelby, Jolie, Layke, Pryce, Alex, Blair, Bailey, Wyatt, Skylar, Alannah, Rorie, Tori and Abel.  

100^th Day of School:

This year, the 100^th day of school falls on Valentine’s Day. Because of this, we will be celebrating the 100^th day of school on February 18^th. Students are welcome to bring in a project showcasing 100 items or make a 100^th day themed craft or even dress like they are 100 years old. This is completely optional; we will also be doing fun activities that day in class to celebrate the 100^th day! 

Skating:

When: Every Wednesday in February.

Where: Tom Donovan Arena (Renous rink)

Time: leaving the school at 12:30pm, returning at 1:45pm.

Parents are welcome to join us. Students must have skates and a hockey/skating helmet to be on the ice. Boots are not allowed on the ice.

Outdoor Time

Please be sure to send students to school with everything they need for outside (hat, mittens, snow pants and jacket). Students go out three times a day. All students are encouraged to go outside and will only be permitted to stay inside with special circumstances (ex: illness) and a note/reason from home.  

Literacy

In literacy this week we are reviewing “ing” words. You add "ing" to verbs to indicate that an action is happening in the present tense.  For example, "jump" becomes "jumping". 

Extra Practice.

asking - sending - resting - fishing - thinking - singing

Heart Words (irregular words)

People – been - into- there

Math:

We will be working on measurement with non-standard units this week. How many cubes tall, how many paperclips wide, looking at arranging items by size.

Extra Practice in Math:

·        Counting money (nickels and dimes only) up to $1.00.

·        Friends of ten.

·        Doubles ( 5 + 5 = 10)

·        Doubles + 1 ( 5 + 6 = 11)

·        Friends of ten subtraction

·        Subtraction within 20 (random questions)

·        Subtraction from 20 (using friends of ten)

Thanks!

Ms. Duffy