Thursday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

This morning we started by talking about compound words-two words that are put together to make one. We clapped them out in syllables and decided that we divide them between the two base words. Then, we talked about inferencing, practiced our vocabulary and word wall words. After library, we wrote facts on the board about whales that we read in books. Then, we began writing non-fiction paragraphs. We will finish them tomorrow. In math, we practiced double-digit subtraction. Most students have homework. At the end of the day, we went to gym, music, and celebrated a classmate's birthday.

Don't forget there are Reading, Spelling and Science tests tomorrow! Study! Study!

Wednesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

It was a crazy day! The children did a great job being flexible today to squeeze in the vision and hearing tests between learning activities. We started the morning by writing in journals and talking about words with -oo and -ue. We also re-read our story Dear Mr. Blueberry. After gym and music, we completed our centers/guided reading. This afternoon, we learned how to subtract double-digit numbers from double-digit numbers. Most students have math homework. In Science, we reviewed for our test on Friday. I have sent home a list of pages for you to re-read at home as well as the vocabulary words to concentrate on. The students also need to know which animals/plants survive in which habitats. We'll take home the science books tonight and tomorrow night. Thanks for helping your child study!

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

We started our day by writing in our journals. Then, we reviewed words with -oo and -ue. We wrote some words in our Quick Words and we did a making words activity. After, we introduced the vocabulary words for this week and watched a Power Point, too. We completed our DLP, talked about the parts of a friendly letter including an invitation and covered adjectives. Then, we went to the computer lab. In math today, we practiced subtracting with regrouping. Tomorrow we will start double digit minus double digit numbers. Most students did have homework today. In Science, we re-read our lesson about the Artic-our last habitat to cover before the test on Friday. We drew pictures of animals to add to our bulletin board of the Arctic habitat. We looked at a map of the Arctic and completed a few worksheets together. Use them to review for the test! I will send home the pages for you to review along with the Science book tomorrow and Thursday night. At the end of the day, we learned the cursive letter "b".

Don't forget the Fun Fair is on Friday night! See you there!

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

This morning we wrote about what life would be like with a pet whale. It was interesting! Then, we talked about words with -oo and -ue. We completed an activity together and introduced our spelling words for this week. We talked about letters that include an invitation. Then, we used our sentences to write adjectives to describe nouns. We had a PBIS assembly, as well as a Stranger Danger assembly. We want to make sure all children know what to do in case a stranger approached them. After that we went to art class. This afternoon, we learned how to subtract with regrouping (borrowing). Most students do have homework. In Social Studies, we read about different types of bank accounts. If your child has never been inside a bank, that might be a fun little field trip for you to take! We talked about how children can have their own savings accounts! Also, you may want to show your child what your checkbook looks like. We looked at a sample check and talked about how they work. We also learned about what happens when you don't pay off your credit card every month....life lessons! We learned about pie charts as well. At the end of the day, we learned the cursive letter "l".

Friday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

It was a short day today, but we still squeezed a lot in! This morning we reviewed words with -eer and -ear. Then, we completed our DLP and a review sheet covering pronouns and adjectives. We read with our Book Buddies. We had centers/guided reading. In guided reading, we have been focusing on cause and effect. The students are really catching on! Then, we took our Reading and Spelling Tests. We learned the cursive letter "e" and had Celebration Day. Enjoy reading the poetry binder with your child this weekend.

Forewarning: We will have a Science Test by the end of next week covering land habitats (woodland forest, rain forest, desert and arctic regions).

Thursday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

It's Groundhog Day! We practiced reading a play with a partner this morning about groundhog's day....re-read it with your child tonight for fun! We reviewed words with oi and oy. We worked with our vocabulary words and word wall words for this week. We also worked with adjectives. After we went to the library, we finished our Theme Test. Then, we had centers/guided reading. This afternoon, we read Harry Potter. Then, in math we started regrouping for subtraction. Instead of trading ten ones for a ten stick, now we are doing the opposite. Most students have math homework. At the end of the day, we went to gym and music and celebrated two birthdays.

Don't forget about the reading and spelling tests tomorrow! Re-read the story with your child tonight!

Wednesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

This morning after we wrote in and shared our journals, we took another section of our theme test. Then, we talked about our vocabulary words and re-read our story How I Spent My Summer Vacation in groups. We made webs about cowboys and shared what they do, wear, etc. We had centers/guided reading. We also went to gym and music. This afternoon, we silent read and then went to math. We learned how to subtract using a hundreds chart. Most students do have homework. In Social Studies, we focused on how to use a compass rose to read a map. Then, we watched a brainpop clip on reading maps. In Science, we learned about the arctic region at the North Pole. We took notes and did an explore activity. Ask your child to tell you about camoflauge and how animals' coats change during different seasons of the Arctic. We started a lesson outline in class, but it needs to be finished for homework. Don't forget that the spelling packet is due tomorrow.

If your child is reading to earn a ticket to the Cougars game, the first base ticket was due today. Please send it to school ASAP so I can forward it on to the PTA. Thanks!