Reading
Next week we will be reading four stories. The Secret Code is about a blind boy who uses Braille to read. Zack and His Friends tells the story of four children who put on a play together. In the story Two Best Friends two girls learn how hard it is when one of them has to move away. Our final story is non fiction and explains How Mail Gets To You.
Comprehension Strategies
The children will practice the skills of evaluating, comparing / contrasting and retelling / summarizing.
Vocabulary Words
Next week we will be using sensory words (words that use the five senses), and words and symbols on signs. Also, the words: best, knelt, rest, sign, and snack.
Phonics Skills
We will be working on clusters with “s” (sled, stick, etc., reviewing clusters with “l” (black, glad, etc.), short “e” words and silent letters: kn, wr, gn.
Grammar Lesson
We will be learning about telling sentences.
Spelling Words
Spelling words: get, men, ten, yes, red, pet,
tent, bell, friend, know.
Our author for the month of December is Chris VanAllsburg. He is the author of The Polar Express, Jumanji, & many other stories.C
haracter CountsThe character counts pillar for the month of December is Caring. Have your child show their spirit by wearing red every Friday in December. We will doing “caring” activities at school throughout the month.
We will be going outside for recess on days when the temperature is above 20 degrees. Please make sure your child has boots, snow pants, mittens, a hat, and a scarf. A doctor's note is needed if your child is not to go outside for recess.
Our student of the week this week was Nicholas Callaghan. He did a nice job of leading our calendar activities. 
Important DatesDecember
4 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
5 – No School
12 – Pajama Day
19 – Classroom Holiday Parties
20 – Winter Break Begins
January
5 – Classes Resume
Enjoy the long weekend!
