Ms. Dodson’s Classroom Newsletter Literacy: This week in Literacy we will be working on reading comprehension. We will be practicing using the RUNNERS strategy to answer questions that go along with a text.

Writing: In writing we are working on the Informational/Explanatory Writing Unit. As a class we are learning about how to pick an informational topic, ask 3 questions, research that topic, and write a paper. We are working on this as a class. We have picked the topic of Polar Bears, so we are going through the informational writing process and writing a research paper on Polar Bears as a class.

Word Study: In Word Study over the next few weeks we are going to be working on prefixes and suffixes. We will start by learning what a prefix and suffix is and go into learning commonly used prefixes and suffixes and how to use them to find the meaning of words.

Math: This week in Math we are continuing our Area and Perimeter Unit. Students are learning how to use multiplication in finding area and perimeter of objects. Students are learning how to find the area of an object, find the missing area of an object, and find the perimeter of objects. Students should know their multiplication facts for fact fluency. Having the multiplication facts memorized is going to help students in all math areas.

Science: This week we will be completing our Science Unit on Change in Matter. We have been looking into properties of solids, liquids, and gases. We have seen how the properties of these change when you apply heat or cold. We have completed experiments to help us see these changes and better understand how energy is transferred and the changes that undergo. We will take our Unit Test on Thursday.

Curriculum News Reminders/Further Information

Have a wonderful week!Ms. Dodson

ddodson@wcpss.net

Monday : TechnologyTuesday : Art

Wednesday : P.E.Thursday : Music

Friday : N/A

• Please remember to check the GREEN ALLIGATOR folder at least twice a week and return it to school. Remove anything in the “Keep at Home” side and check the “Return to School” side for important notes/info.

• Homework is sent home Monday thru Thursday. The students write down their homework in their agenda and I post it on the website. Homework is located in the Red Homework folder. Homework is consisted of 20 minutes of reading, a journal response, and a math worksheet. Homework is to be turned in the following day.

• On December 2 we will be tracking-out. This day is also a whole school Pajama Day! Students may wear pajamas to school this day! We will also have a little Holiday celebration in the room to celebrate track-out/the holiday season.

• I sent home field trip permission slips for our upcoming field trips when we track-in in January/February. Please fill the permission slip out and return it by December 2 or your student will be unable to attend the field trip. You may pay for the field trip online or by sending money in with your student. Prairie Ridge - $8 and Planetarium - $14.

• If you have not done so please send in $8 for the past field trip to the Historical Mordecai House.

• This year we are only required to meet for parent/teacher conferences once this year (but I am always willing to meet with parents as needed upon request). I have sent out a signup genius last week for parent/teacher conferences. I will be holding parent/teacher conferences from October 10 – December 2. Please pick a time that works best for you. If there is not a time that works for you please let me know and we will arrange a time that is convenient for you. If you cannot make conferences this time I will be holding conferences again in the Spring.

• I want to wish all my students and their families and very happy and safe holiday season!

Important Dates 11/29 – 11/30 - Case 21

12/2 – Track-Out Day / Early Release

12/2 – Classroom Holiday Celebration

Specials

Alston Ridge Elementary

Cary, NC

Week of11/28 – 12/2