January 20th, 2011

• In math, we focused on our calendar math.  This month, we are learning about a growing pattern using pattern blocks.  We are also beginning to learn about odd and even numbers.
• In language arts we continued with the strategy of summarizing.  We were also introduced to making inferences.
• In science, we read some nonfiction books and recorded what we learned from these books about snow.
• Most of our community centers were the same this week.  We added a Smart Board center where we played some learning games on Starfall.
• Heart word of the week: "is"
• Special theme of the week: "winter"
• Scholastic Book orders have been sent home.  They are due January 30th.
• We are now finished with the School-Home Links homework.  The new weekly homework will be heart word books.  Directions are included with the homework this week.
• A new Math Home Connection is being sent home today.