October 7-18

This week was awareness week at HIS.  We had lots of learning points relating to "Understanding"  and how all people are different and each of us are "one of a kind." Awareness week was capped off by the second grade class singing a song to the school about respect. Well done for such a wonderful job promoting "understanding"! 

In Math this week we completed chapter 3 and started Chapter 4, Using numbers 0-100. We will continue with this chapter next week.  

In Reading we started Unit 2 and read a story about camping and the story Henry and Mudge. Next week we will read a non-fiction story titled, Ranger Docket. If you would like a CD with all the stories for unit 2 please let me know and I will send a copy home with your child. 

In English this week we worked on the first two stages of the writing process, which are pre-writing and drafting. Next week we will continue with our personal narratives, working on editing and starting to publish the writing. 

This week in Social Studies we continued to investigate Unit 1, Governing the People. Next week we will continue with this, review what we have learned and have a quiz on Thursday. 

Congratulations to Ashley Wang for being this week's Student of the Week. Ashley consistently tries her hardest and always asks questions when she is unsure of what to do. She also drafted an excellent personal narrative this week in English class. Keep up the great work! 

Dates to remember. 
Monday - Spelling quiz (fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hurt, keep, kind, laugh; Bonus Words: mayor, governor, capital, border, map key.)
Thursday - Social Studies quiz on Unit 1, Governing the People.
Friday - Reading Comprehension Quiz

On a personal note, my wife and I are expecting our first child (boy) very soon. The due date is October 21, but as you all know it could be any time now or even later into November. Once the baby is born I will be taking a few days off from school to help care for my wife and the baby. During this time the school will arrange a substitute teacher. I will prepare lesson plans beforehand and check in from time to time while the substitute is here. We are both very excited for our new addition! 

Best Wishes,
 
James Anderson

Care Team at HIS

Rock Painting

Fire Drill 

Happy Birthday Kristopher!