ZOO Phonics Students have completed the alphabet and should know each letter and sound.  Now, our focus it to blend them to make words and be able to read nonsense words. (we have been working at this already, but now with more attention). The goal is automaticity-quick recall speeds on letters and groups of letters. With an adult, Read every night and practice your sight words. *Math Outcome-THE BIG IDEAS: number sense! Recognize numerals and match numeral to quantity.  Part-Part-Whole, 5 frames and 10 frames. Students need to have a good understanding of relationships of numbers between 0-10.  Comparing values- Numbers that are more and less than others, the difference between quantities, Here’s   What’s   Up! Jump Rope for Heart envelopes are due by Wednesday. Monday –    Students go to the library today. Many students have not returned their books.  Books borrowed today must be brought back by Wednesday Continue to practice your sight words.  We will begin with a “spelling list” to practice on a weekly basis. Tuesday – HOT lunch day Pack your library book for tomorrow Wednesday Jump Rope for Heart!!  We will be participating at 1:00 pm -  IMPORTANT!  All envelopes and money must be returned by today.   Thursday-No school for students   Friday-No School for students-     Children will hear, write and play with poetry throughout the month.  Fun with children’s favorite poems…Nursery Rhymes will also be part of our Language Arts activities.