Becker Bunch News 2-11-11

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

February 11, 2011

Spelling- shine, slide, smile, strike, white,write, bike, dime, five, like
We will have a practice test on Thursdays and a retake for the ones that need it on Fridays. Next week will be the last week for a practice test.

Reading Story of the week:The Shopping List
We are still working on reading fluently and accurately.
We are also still working on using parts of known words and using known parts, as well as spelling patterns, to help us during reading. This is where I look for transfer knowledge from spelling.

Writing- We are reading from the New Testament. We are learning about Jesus’ life as he began teaching.
This week, we will still be working on writing longer sentences to include how, when, and where.

Math- We will learn about halves and fourths this week.

Religion- We will learn how we share God’s love with others
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Social Studies-We will be learning about President’s Day

Things of Note:

Even though the weather is predicted to be more spring-like this next week, please continue sending your child with their coat/jacket. We will be taking advantage of the beautiful weather and going outside for morning and lunch recess. Sometimes it is not very warm at our morning recess.

Sell those spaghetti dinner tickets!!!!

Don’t forget:
We will have our class Valentine’s day party on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 2:15-3:00. Our homeroom moms need 4-6 volunteers. Please let Zoe Smith, Leigh Norton, or myself know if you are able to help.

Valentine boxes should come in on Monday, February 14.


Monday, February 14, is PAJAMA day!! Pajamas must still meet dress requirements (no spaghetti straps, short shorts, etc). Please do not wear house shoes or slippers. We have PE on Monday.

Father Eddie has been assigned to his own Parish, well 3 parishes. This weekend will be his last weekend with IC. After each mass this weekend, there will be a reception for Father Eddie. Please drop in to wish Father Eddie good luck and to thank him for his service to IC.