I can discuss character traits and feelings and how characters make things happen in a story...

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Party Fun

Working Hard in our Costumes

Character Traits and Evidence

Investigating Rocks

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Properties of Addition

Character Feelings

Rounding How To

Weekly Update 10-10-16

Weekly Update

October 10-15, 2016

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: We are working now on a whole group word study lesson in order to learn the routines.  This week or next, your child should bring home more information about the word study learning block and how they can practice their individual words at home. Reading: ~ I can write a response to my reading.   ~ I have strategies to help me understand the author’s message when I’ve read something that doesn’t make sense. ~ I can write a letter to someone about a book I’m reading. ~ I can tell about a character’s feelings and traits and provide evidence from the text to support your thinking. Writing: ~ I can write a personal narrative bit by bit. ~ I can write a beginning in which I introduce the setting, characters, and hook the reader. ~ I can use correct punctuation and capitalization in my writing. Math:    ~ I can round numbers to the nearest 10 ~ I can round numbers to the nearest 100 ~ I can determine when to subtract in a word problem. ~ I can add and subtract using mental math. ~ I can estimate sums and differences.

Important Dates 10-14: 2 HR Delay 10/19-10/25: Book Fair 10-20: End of 1st Quarter 10-20 & 10-25: Parent Teacher Conferences 10-21: COEA Day 10-21: PTO Carnival 5-7 @GES 10-28: Halloween Room Party from 2:00-3:00) Lunch Menu Envision Log-In for Parents: We are using the EnVision math series in math.  We do add our own resources as well.  If you go to the website, you will be able to see the skills we are working on in class, with tons of resources to help you.  This is a generic login you can use to play games, look at our curriculum, and practice the content.  Go to: pearsonrealize.com             Username:   grahamelementaryparent                    Password:  falcons1!

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin: breslink@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-4449 ext 4319 *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Our classroom blog will be updated soon.  Check it out at mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Related Arts Rotation Week of:        Mon       Tues     Wed      Thurs    Fri     Oct. 10-14 D-Lib E-PE A-Music B-PE C-Comp Oct. 17-21 D-Lib E-PE A-Music B-PE No School

Scholastic Book Order Anytime you order books for your family online or through the paper order form, we get free books for our classroom library and rewards. The easiest way to order is online at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs.  Use the class code JZ3GZ to ensure our classroom earns reward points for free books.  If you would rather send in the paper order form, please be sure to send in a CHECK ONLY made out to scholastic for the exact amount of your order.   Book orders are due this Friday on 10-14-16.   Halloween Party Students will be permitted to bring a costume to wear for the room party.  Please do not send masks, weapons, or scary costumes.  We also will not have time for face makeup, as the students will be putting their costume on in the afternoon right before the party.

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