Newsletter 1/19/18

January 19, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians, Sadly, we had to say good-bye to our classmate Izabella. She and her family have moved to Hooksett. She will be missed by all of us! We are having lots of fun hearing about the adventures that our class penguin Frosty has had! Just a reminder, please have your child pack all the items back in the plastic bag and then into the canvas bag just the way your child received them. February is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. If your child plans to buy or make valentines for the students in 2R, please make sure to include everyone. The list of names is attached. We will have a Valentine’s Day exchange on Wednesday, February 14. In the Classroom In Writer’s Workshop, the kids are learning how to share their opinion to prepare for persuasive writing. We read a book, Stella Writes an Opinion and the kids learned how powerful a persuasive piece of writing can be. In the book, Stella shares her opinion in a letter that is read by the principal. At the end of the story, the principal agrees with Stella and makes a change at school. First, it was important for the kids to understand the difference between a fact and an opinion. Next, they started to write their opinion with supporting reasons. The F & P reading assessments for January are in progress. The focus for the rest of the year continues to be fluency, accuracy and comprehension. In Math, in unit 5 the focus is on counting up to make change. An open number line teaches kids how to add and subtract numbers. More practice on reading and writing the time on a clock is another focus this month. Sincerely, Email: nreagan@sau17.net Mrs. Reagan Phone: (603)-642-5272 X 135 IMPORTANT DATES: January 26 – Progress Reports go home February 7 – Early Release February 14 – Valentine’s Day exchange February 26-March 2 ~ Winter Vacation Class List for Valentine’s day cards Ally Andrew Ava Avery Aydin Caden Carey Devin John Juliana Logan Mikey Owen Sammy Stella Mr. Cook Ms. M