Week of February 23-27 2009

What we covered this week

Math: We began learning about money! I have attached a letter explaining the program we will be using and how you can help at home.

Reading: Our theme for the week was Weather. Our main selection was Stormy Weather. Our purpose for reading was: Predicting and comparing and contrasting

Social Studies & Science: Presidents Day activities and learning about Illinois.

A Peek at next week
Math: We will continue with money $$$$
Reading: Our theme for the week is What Scientists Do. Our main selection will be Meet Ben Franklin. Our purpose for reading will be: Inferring and Summarizing.

Sight Words: knew new old work after find
Spelling Word: animal there little down kick clown stick brick

Social Studies & Science: We will continue learning about Illinois.

Keeping you posted
· Dorn has a new policy regarding any child who is purchasing a lunch. If you send your child to school with lunch money daily, the exact amount will need to be sent. Change will no longer be given. Lunch prices are $1.85 per day or $9.75 for an entire week. Milk is .40.