Please feel free to look in your child’s desk and

write a note to your child.

8:20- 8:40 Check in/Morning Work8:40-8:55 Calendar9:00-10:15 Reading Block10:15-11:15 Writing Block11:15-11:45 Specialist11:50-12:10 Recess12:10-12:30 Lunch12:30-12:40 Read Aloud12:40-1:55 Math1:55-2:15 Recess2:15-2:50 Unit Studies2:55 Home

Balanced Literacy

Writing Units of Study: Small MomentsInformationalOpinionFairy Tales

Author’s Chair

Independent Writing

Focus Lesson

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Conferring

MathIn our math block you can expect to see…

Whole group focus lessonSmall group instructionHands-On LearningProblem SolvingIXL on the computerFact Fluency

Science Investigating

Skills:•Asking Questions•Observing•Describing•Comparing•Finding Patterns

Sun & Shadows Changes in Ecosystems

-Aquarium and Terrarium Force/Motion

Scientific Method:• Question• Hypothesis• Materials• Procedure• Conclusion

Social Studies

Communities

Maps/Globes

Homework will be sent home on Friday and due the following Friday

Reading LogSpelling ListCCSS math sheet

Starts this week!

Sammamish Wetlands (October 29th)

Jack and the Beanstalk (January 26th)

Science to Go (in house)

* Newsletters will come home weekly on Fridays and will be posted to our

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There are several ways you can volunteer:

1.Clerical work2.Math facts tester (need 2 people that can come once/week.3.Room Parent 4.Art Docent5.Small group for math workshop

The PTA brings together parents, teachers and students to support the Apollo staff, provide curriculum enhancement opportunities for every student, and build a strong, welcoming school environment. 

Find information about membership and volunteering at www.apollopta.org.

Membership is $25/family, $20/individual.

Classes with 100% membership earn a party!