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TEAM KNECHT Weekly BuzzSeptember 19, 2011

WHAT IS GOING ON THIS WEEKMath: We will begin to read, write, and

sequence numbers up to 1,000. We will be

using our 1,000 chart to estimate sums.

*Math CBA: On Wednesday, September 21,

students will be taking a math CBA over he

information they have learned so far. Please

make sure that your child is rested and has

had a good breakfast.

Science: Students will begin to

measure the mass of different objects using

a pan balance. We will also begin to identify

matter as solid, liquid or gas.

Reading: We will be working over the

next few weeks to expand the strategy of

making connections/activating schema to

help us better understand the texts that we

read.

Writing: Students will begin to move

pieces through the writing process. We will

begin with a pre-writing session, then write

a draft, revise, edit and publish our first

piece this week. Our grammar focus will be

on end punctuation including declarative,

exclamatory, interrogative, and imperative.

Social Studies: Students will learn

about characteristics of good citizenship by

focusing on historical and contemporary

figures.

Homework:Tuesday 9/20 100 minutes of reading is due filled in with a parent signature on the reading log. Spelling Monday evenings, students will bring home their new words for the week. Their Monday homework will be to sort the words and WRITE them on a piece of paper. We will not glue words until the end of the week so we can use the word cards to practice. Spelling tests will be give on Fridays!Additional assignments will be added to the agenda as needed.

Don’t Forget!Dates to Remember

SEPTEMBER 21 MATH CBA*CICI’S PIZZA NIGHT

SEPTEMBER 22 EARLY RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 23 RECORDER ORDER FORMS DUE

Reminders:✴I have added a NEW page to our website. If you are looking for extra practice for your child, please look at the Additional Practice Blog.✴Early Release: 11:15AMPlease send a labeled snack or lunch with your child if they will not be buying a school lunch. ✴ Fridays are spirit days! Please make sure your little panther has a spirit shirt, green shirt or black shirt to wear.

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