This week

This week we will begin our Maps Unit.  This social studies SOL will be incorporated into reading, writing and theme time.  

We will begin with learning the basic map facts like what is a compass rose and a map legend.   We will then move into learning about where VA is located in relation to the USA and the rest of the world.  We will also learn important symbols on a map.

We will incorporate this theme with writing by reading the book As the Crow Flies.  This book follows a crow as it flies through different areas and shows a map of each place the crow flies.  The students will use this format as a guideline to make their own map stories using the 4 square model.

We will review addition in math.  We will review different strategies to help us solve addition problems.  We will play some games and work on creating our own addition problems.  

Reminders for this week:

Friday is a half-day!  Students will be dismissed at 12:30.  PLEASE be aware of this.

Please send in snack daily with your child.

Our room is cold, please send in a light sweater/sweatshirt for your child to keep at school for these chilly days.

If you are able to send in some extra snacks for those forget days, we would appreciate that.

I hope you all enjoyed turkey time with your kiddos!  Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Beltz