Parent Newsletter

Kindergarten cubs will continue to learn about subtraction in math. We have learned about the subtraction sign and strategies to use. Soon we'll be using subtraction in story problems. Our cubs continue to enjoy listening to books. In March our students will be starting our nonfiction reading unit. In this unit we will be learning and researching nonfiction topics. In writing, we will continue writing ‘how to’ books to teach our readers. By the end of March we will be writing nonfiction books to teach our readers about nonfiction topics.

First graders are well into the informational writing unit, where they choose a topic that they know a lot about and teaches their readers about that topic. They have been developing their topics and really working to add details to their stories in a variety of ways.  They have been using “twin sentences” that replicate each other but also add more information about the topic.  They have been creating illustrations for their topics complete with labels and small factual information. 

In math they continue to strengthen their understanding of place value with 2 digit numbers and multiples of ten.  They are currently looking at equations to add and subtract with the use of different tools such as place value blocks, the hundreds chart and the open number line. They are becoming stronger at counting on and counting back by tens. 

They have also been applying the 4e’s to their work which forces them to engage in the learning through explanation, exploration, engagement and examination.

Second Grade Little Jaguars are learning a lot! In reading, kids are exploring nonfiction text features and how they can help us while reading. We will continue exploring text features and putting them to use when we take a deep dive into exploring different nonfiction topics. In math, we are learning about partial sums and how they make adding easier. We will continue with this topic, but will also include regrouping. In writing, we are almost at the end of our Nonfiction, Expert Topics. We are finishing up writing different chapters on topics that we are experts at. Stay tuned to check out our books!!!

Third grade will continue to dive into their new text, Peter Pan. We will continue to practice summarizing the chapters, identifying how each chapter builds on each other, and how to identify the meaning of unknown words. Additionally, in Math students started to explore their new unit of fractions. They will learn how to write fractions on a number line and compare using >,<, or =. In Writing, students will continue to write responses to their reading by including text evidence to support their claims. In Social Studies, students will begin to learn about culture - what makes culture, who makes culture, and why culture is important.