Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear Parents and Students,
We are so blessed to be part of a wonderful school where we can learn about God and his abundant blessings. I am thankful to be your child’s teacher!
Here are some of the topics we will be working on this month:
Reading:
We will continue with Unit 2 in our Wonders series. We will discuss the Genres: Nonfiction, Expository Text, & Poetry, and the Comprehension Skills: Main Topic and Key Details, Reread, & Plot.
Language:
We will be identifying and using Nouns, Plural Nouns, and Proper Nouns in sentences. We will also be identifying Prefixes and Suffixes and their meanings.
Writing:
Students will be writing about what they are thankful for on our “Thank You God For….” Turkey Feather Writing.
Math:
Students are Subtracting 2 and 3-digit numbers with and without regrouping in Chapter 3. They are regrouping in the ones, tens, and hundreds place. They will also be regrouping across zeros. They will then begin using Bar Models with Addition and Subtraction in Chapter 4.
Religion:
We will be discussing the Chapters “God the Creator” and “God Made Us” and discussing all of the blessings God has given us.
Social Studies:
We will read from our textbook and various children’s literature about Pilgrims, Native Americans, and the First Thanksgiving. We will also be having our Thanksgiving Celebration.
Science:
We will continue learning about the States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases with hands-on activities.
Some important dates to remember are:
Nov. 1: All Saints Day Liturgy 11:15am
Nov. 3: First Friday Liturgy 11:15am
Nov. 10: Liturgy 11:15am
Nov. 13: School in Session/PTA Thanksgiving Hot Lunch
Nov. 13: Turkey Disguise Project Due
Nov. 14: PTA Meeting 7pm in Hall
Nov. 16: Grades 1-3 Thanksgiving Celebration in the Hall
Nov. 17: Liturgy 11:15am
Nov. 21: Early Dismissal 12:40pm
Nov. 22-Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your families! God’s blessings on all of you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Grosholz
