This week in Room 218

Reading Logs
Today we started out Reading Logs. Look for a blue folder to come home every night (Monday-Thursday) with your child. He/She will need to read for at least 20 minutes per day, and complete the reading log sheet. At the end of the month, students who have completed all of their reading log entries, will receive a Pizza Hut book certificate.

Writing
This week we've started a new writing unit. In this unit, students will focus on writing non-fiction pieces. The unit will last for a month, and the ending products will be a How-To book and an All About Book. So far, students have brainstormed a list of things they know how to do, and might I say that I have a pretty talented group of students. Ask your child what their how-to book is about.

Math
Throughout this week students will work on developing "fact power". They will practice doubles addition facts, +0, +1, and +9 facts. Last week you should have received the Everyday Math Parent Letter that explains this unit and gives some ideas for at home support.

Wikis
Last Friday, we did some work to our Wiki's (editable webpage). Each student added an All About Me section to their page. Please take the time out to check out their pages. We put a lot of work into them. The site is http://gibson218.blogspot.com If you have Internet access at home, PLEASE allow your child to log on and edit their page. Editing can be done by clicking on their edit tab at the top of their individual page. Their usernames are their first initial and last name (ex. lgibson). Their password is wiki.

Literacy Night
Our floor is hosting a Family Literacy Night on October 14th, from 5:30-7:00. This event will include a Scholastic Book Fair, our principal dressing in costume to do a read-aloud, helpful hints for reading at home, and a chance to read books from all around the world. Look out for a flyer to come home this week.

Snack
We are about 2 days away from being out of snack. Please either send in an individual snack for your child or donate to our classroom snack supply. (Thank you Mrs. Martin (Maranda's Mom) for sending in pretzels last week!!!)