Class News/Reminders:
**Check HW Folders/Planners each night. Please remember to sign the planner each day.Word Lists and stories in HW folders... Please take at least 20 minutes each night to review these items with your child.
**Unique Learning System
Each month we will study a different topic as we work on content areas including reading, writing, math, science, and cooking. If you would like to learn more about our curriculum, please visit the website at www.uniquelearningsystem.com. **May focuses on Earth Science. We will learn about how the Earth changes due to things such as earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, wind, and water.
Each week, there will be a new article to read for News-2-You. The article for 5/23-5/27 will be "Sandcastle Contest". The article discusses the sandcastle contest that will happen in Galveston, Texas on June 4.
**Social Skills to discuss at home**
We have been working on social skills for school, home, and community. I wanted to share a few key points that we have been talking about in class.
1. Hugging: We have been discussing the importance of being aware of other people's personal space, and how some people do not feel comfortable with being hugged. Now that the boys and girls are getting older, we have been stressing either giving "high 5's" or "fist bumps", but also giving side hugs rather than hugging from the front. We have discussed and role-played this in class, and ask that you also discuss this at home.
2. Speaking Politely: We work very hard every day to encourage the students to speak politely to all students and adults. We stress using words "yes, please", or "no thank you" (for ex. at snack time when being asked if they would like something to eat or drink). Also, we are working hard on the students answering nicely when their name is called. Often times, when their name is called, the response is "What?" We are stressing that they at least respond with "Yes" and then the person's name who is speaking to them.
**Box Tops and Labels for Education**
-Please help us collect these items throughout the school year to help earn extra money for classroom supplies and activities. Ask friends and family to collect for your child, and send in what you collect each Friday. Thank you for your support!