12/23/11
Dear Parents and Children,
Many many thanks for making this such a special time of year. Our class
mothers did a superb job on planning a rocking party! We did a great craft
(or 2) and played a fun reindeer game. Thank you to all of the parents who
sent in treats, too. I truly appreciate the gigantic gift card from the
whole class. Thank you! You all spoiled me very much! We also enjoyed
guessing our secret friends!
There is much to do in the new year. We will finish up our D.C. reports
and present them to the class. In reading we are polishing our skills to use
context clues and determine author's purpose. Have you heard our
multiplication songs for 3 and 4 facts? Please spend a few minutes each day
to memorize the times tables. We will be versing other classes in
multiplication games. Meanwhile, we are beginning to learn about division.
As writers, we learned how to write comparative essays. Now we will form
complex sentences that explain cause and effect. Keep practicing your
cursive writing. It has improved tremendously!
Enjoy the holidays!!!!
Love,
Mrs. Valenti
