Becker Bunch News 12-4-09

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11

December 4, 2009

Spelling
drop, drum, drag, trap, trash, trip
Sight word: try

Reading
Story of the week: Sam’s songs
When your child reads a book to you or you read a book to them, have them pause when they come to a period.

Writing
Author Study:
Kevin Henkes This week we will have some fun with letters to Santa and making lists.

Math
Next week, we will work on subtraction fact practice.

Religion
We are working on a Christmas story book. We are working our way through the Gospel of Luke each day to learn the Christmas story.

Social Studies
We will be learning how other cultures celebrate Christmas.

Things of Note:

Feast of St. Nicholas: December 6

December donations for the Clearinghouse: Individually packaged animal crackers

Beginning Monday, a paper with no name will have 5 points deducted from the total. This has become a huge problem, and I even remind the children when we begin a sheet. If losing points does not work, we may have to try turning cards. Reminder! If a Reading Review is not turned in on Fridays each week, there will be 2 points deducted from the total amount possible (10). Thank you for your help with this!

Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00 am.

2nd week of Advent: The lighting of the second candle this week symbolizes Peace.