September

Mr. Dukes–
matthews.dukes@cms.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Howerton –
marjean.howerton@cms.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Morrison –
elisabetha.fischer@cms.k12.nc.us
Ms. Riley –
kourtney1.riley@cms.k12.nc.us
TAKE A PEEK AT WHAT WE ARE LEARNING
Ms. Taylor –
Literacy: Fiction Texts – tia.taylor@cms.k12.nc.us
-Asking and answering questions (5 W’s and How).
Ms. Tortorello –
-Folktales and Fairytales: Identify moral or central idea of a francinee.tortorello@cms.k12.nc.us
text.
- Explain the problem and solution of a text.
-Identify and use phonics strategies in order to decode REMINDER:
unknown words. o Have your child read
-Participate in conversation by asking for clarification and independently, or with you,
adding to a peer’s discussion DAILY.
-Respond to questions or comments using complete sentences. o Have your child complete
Math: Addition/Subtraction Strategies – their daily homework and
-Solve word problems using the CUBES strategy. return it on Fridays.
o Check your email, child’s
-Solving for the unknown number.
agenda and Class Dojo daily.
-Identify and explain fact families. o Check your child’s Thursday
-Making use of a “good fit” strategy: counting on/back, Folder weekly.
doubles and near doubles, number line, making ten, drawing o Contact the office and/or your
of base 10 blocks child’s classroom teacher if
-Explain when, and why, math tools are used. there will be changes to your
Writing: Personal Narrative – child’s mode of transportation.
-Discuss nouns: proper vs. common, collective.
-Discuss verbs
-Describe a small moment while going through the writing
process.
Important Dates
Science: Examining and explaining matter: solids, liquids o 9/3 – NO SCHOOL
and gases.. o 9/7 – Spirit Wear; Goodies for
Grandparents (7:15-7:45 am)
o 9/9 – Grandparents Day
o 9/12 – Early Release Day (12:00
Note to Remember: pm)
o 9/13 – Coffee with the Principal
Treat Yourself: (9:00am)
o 9/14 – Independent Walk Day;
When you accomplish Patriotic Wear Day
something, even if it is a small o 9/19 – NO SCHOOL
o 9/21 – Spirit Wear; Fall Festival
step, give yourself a reward. (5:00-8:00 pm)
This reward is to celebrate o 9/27 – Progress Reports
your persistence. Distributed
o 9/28 – College/Greek Wear Day;
Fall Pictures