November News


Language Arts Skills

This month we will be reading: Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane, Hedgehog Bakes a Cake, and Lemonade for Sale.

Focus Skills: predict outcomes, synonyms, and compare/contrast

Focus strategy: look at word bits & parts, make inferences, and read ahead

Grammar:  plural nouns, names of people, animals, and name places

Phonics Skill: abbreviations, r-controlled vowels /or/

Writing Workshop:  routines & procedures and personal narratives

 
Math

•  Addition and Subtraction story problems
• Solving story problems
• Doubling
• Algebra-problem solving strategies
• Write a number sentence
• Thinking about addition to subtract

Don’t forget to visit our Hoover Educational Links.  There are wonderful opportunities to reinforce math skills on the Pearson link.

1.       MTLSD.org

2.     Select a school (Hoover)

3.     Select Educational links

4.     Select http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Log in to view the online textbook, games and more!

Social Studies

•  Who provides services in a community?
• How do leaders help their community?
  

Guidance

In November, when Mrs. Gamble visits, we will discuss diversity. We will spend the time discussing how each of us is different from one another and that it is okay to be different from one another.  We will also discuss the importance of tolerance and inclusion.  Even though we may be different from one another, it is important that we remember to be respectful and include all of our friends here at Hoover.

Reminders
Please remember to complete all homework assignments and continue to initial your child’s homework sheet.  This will ensure good communication between home and school regarding homework. 

 Also it is very important that students arrive on time in the morning to school.  During arrival at 8:35 am students have the opportunity to socialize, use the restroom/drinking fountain, get organized, and begin classroom morning work or centers.  Students arriving after the 8:45 am bell are missing the opportunity to interact and get organized with their classmates. 

Important Dates

                    November 11-14                         Book Fair and Carnival

November 12-14                        11:45 am dismissal

November 12,13                         Conferences

November 17                             Adopt-A-Family Begins

November 20                            PTA Meeting