"Jesus Rose from the Dead and Gave Us New Life."
The children will see the comparison between the life cycle of a butterfly and the death and Resurrection of Jesus. They will be able to appreciate spring as a time of new life and to rejoice that Jesus is risen.
Our reading selection is Max takes the Train, an animal fantasy. Skill: Realism and Fantasy; Phonics: Jj /j/ and Ww /w/; Grammar: questions; HF Words: yellow, blue, green' -un Word Family: bun, fun, nun, run, and sun. I will give the Unit 4 Assessment this week. We'll go on a sight word dig and use tally marks to record the words found.
I hope that you're reading for the Read Aloud.
We've been writing in our journals almost every day and can't wait to share them with our Grandparents/Grand Friends next month. Have you RSVP'd yet?
We'll begin working on measurement: comparing length using standard and non-standard units of measurement. We'll read How Big Is A Foot? and work on capacity and weight.
We've planted lima beans and will record their growth.
We'll jump for the American Heart Association this week. Everyone will participate. Thank you!
Homework 1. Checklist for the 3 R's - due Monday, 4/30
2. On the paper in your child's folder have him/her write at least two sentences about a favorite Super Hero or create their own. Include the name of the hero and the special powers. Due: Thursday
Reminders
* Tag Day Friday, sponsored by Grade 3 - $2.00
* Moms' Tea on Thursday, May 10th
* Does anyone have Jessie Bear and the class rewrite?
* Have a good week!
