April

Mrs.Shambre’s Class Week of: April 7-11

Our special schedule:

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Gym

Wednesday- Music/ Computer Lab

Thursday- Art

Friday- Gym/Library/Share Time/Guest Reader

Happening in our classroom:

Next week we will begin a science unit about force and motion. The students enjoyed our last science unit about the life cycle of a frog. Ask your child to explain the cycle to you.

In reading we will continue to focus on fluency and retelling. I am currently involved in a book study with other Stingel teachers. The book is titled The Fluent Reader by

Tim Risinski. The focus of the book is about oral reading strategies that build word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. I have started to use these new strategies with the students. One strategy is the benefit of repeated readings. As a class we have been doing repeated readings of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. I encourage you to do this with your child when you read with your child in the evening. I appreciate all the support you give your child at home.

Finally, a thank you to parent’s club for providing the funds to have COSI On Wheels visit us. The students had a great time and it was a fantastic learning experience.

HAVE A RELAXING WEEKEND!!!!

FYI: Our school website is www.ontarioschools.org

Parents: Please help your child practice these words. We will be using these words daily in our reading and writing lessons.

1. favorite 2. made 3. rain 4. school 5. use