Summit FISH Bytes & TIGER Tales

• Letters Ii-Zz

• Letter Name & Sound: Mm, Aa, Ss

• High Frequency word: can, the we, see

• Sentence Segmentation

• Identify Rhymes

• Blending Syllables

• Onset and Rime

• Identify Phonemes

• Writing Names

In MATH, students are learning:

• Numbers: 1-5

• Colors: orange, yellow, green, blue, purple

• Shapes: oval, heart, triangle, square, star

• 5 frames, building to 5

• 10 frames, building to 10

• patterns

In math during September we are using rekenreks to practice making 20.

In reading during September we are reviewing long and short vowel words as well as two letter blends. In writing in September we are focusing on sentence structure and types of sentences.

Social Studies - Students are learning how to be in a community

Science- Students are starting with mystery science and how to be a Scientist.-Students are learning to follow procedures, and safety.

Math - Students are learning addition and Subtraction to 1,000 & graphing. Learning how to collaborate mathematically.

ELA - Students are learning how people contribute to communities with different cultural backgrounds. Vocabulary, cursive, text features, chronological order, spelling is short vowels.

• Big Theme: Actions Affect Other People
• Reading expository, narrative nonfiction, and argumentative text
• Comparing and Contrasting
• Plot, Problem, Solution
• Dialog
• Inferencing
• Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Morphology

4th grade writing, Students are:

• Learning all 3 types of text we write in 4th grade
• Writing an Opinion Essay (each class will be voting on their topic)

In MATH, students will study multiplication and division, focusing on models and strategies and multiplicative comparisons.

• Morphology: Phonics, Prefixes, suffixes, Greek/Latin roots, synonyms, antonyms, etc.

• We will be focusing on a variety of genres and their characteristic

• We also follow the Wonder’s Curriculum for all other grade based topics and standards (Context clues, text structures, poems, etc.)

In WRITING, students are focusing on:

• Sentence structure

• Grammar and punctuation

• Paragraphs

• Essays: Opinion, Informational, and Narrative (An essay will be assigned each quarter)

In SCIENCE, students are focusing on:

• Scientific Method

• Physical Science: states of matter, physical properties of matter, and potential and chemical changes. Conduct investigations to compare physical and chemical changes.

• Earth Science: develop models to show how the Biosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere, and Hydrosphere interact.

• Life Science: How plants Make food, identify photosynthesis, and identify roles in the food chains

In SOCIAL STUDIES, students are focusing on:

• U.S. states, capitals, and resources

• Early explorers/ colonies and their interactions with established societies in North America

• Significant individuals who were responsible for cultural,political and social changes in the United States.

• Early colonies, American Revolution through Westward Expansion.

• American Indians as the first inhabitants of the United States.

In MATH, students are focusing on:

In Steam this month we are working on weaving.

K-3 are doing paper weaving, as well as a wax-resist watercolor technique in the creation of their looms. The use of scissors for eye-hand coordination, the proper use and care of paint brushes following directions, and learning about A, and B patterns.

In the 4th and 5th grades, we are creating looms using a ruler, and 1/2 inch measurements on cardboard, discussing how the weaving of textiles has benefited mankind in the past and present, as well as using an A, B pattern with yarn to create a woven wall-hanging.

Our class pets, Beatrice the Bee and Bessie, our stuffed cat welcome grades K-2 as we read funny stories to get the year started. Grades 3-5 have had more in depth

lessons. Next week we'll be learning about different GENRES and get ready to check out books in mid September.

"Be There!"

"Play!"

"Make Their Day!"

"Choose Your Attitude!"

"THE SUMMIT WAY!"

*Are you student of the month?

*Do you know your math facts?

*Do you participate in class?

There are a VARIETY of ways students earn SPIRIT STICKS!

Our SEL Specials classes will be focusing on POSITIVE ACTIONS in conjunction with Second Step lessons such as Getting Along with Others, Dealing with Life Experiences in a Positive Way, Good Nutrition, Problem-Solving, Managing Time, Dealing with Bullying, Helping Others, and much more! We will have a special guest teacher sponsored through Lifespan Community Services thanks to funding through the State of Idaho Prevention Grant.

Your student will bring home a permission form to complete a pre and post survey to help determine the effectiveness of the program and it's goals. For questions, please contact Charlotte Combe at (208) 724-4998. Also, for more information, visit the Positive Action website at www.positiveaction.net.

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Second Step® Elementary is designed to help kids succeed in school and in life by teaching them skills for learning—such as focusing attention and listening—as well as how to manage their emotions, solve problems, and make friends. These skills can help them in the classroom, on the job, or wherever life takes them.

Be There

Be emotionally present for people. It’s a powerful message of respect that improves communication and strengthens relationships.

Play

Tap into your natural way of being creative, enthusiastic and having fun. Play is the spirit that drives the curious mind, as in “Let’s play with that idea!” You can bring this mindset to everything you do.

Make Their Day

Find simple ways to serve or delight people in a meaningful, memorable way. It’s about contributing to someone else’s life—not because you want something, but because that’s the person you want to be.

Choose Your Attitude

Take responsibility for how you respond to what life throws at you. Your choice affects others. Ask yourself: “Is my attitude helping my team or my classroom? Is it helping me to be the person I want to be?”

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