In math we are beginning the year talking about addition and subtraction equations and working with combining and separating story problems.  

We will be talking about the importance of rules and different roles in our community as well as establishing our own classroom community rules.  Students will learn our classroom routines and expectations.

In reading and writing workshop we are concentrating on finding out who we are as "readers" and "writers" and establishing workshop routines.  We will soon be discussing some series books such as the Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter and Tabby and several others to see the similarities in author style and character development. 

If you need to contact me the best way to reach me during the day is by email.  I will do my best to quickly respond to all questions.  

I look forward to a great year!

Mrs. Knape