Math Objectives: The students will use the symbol (=) in subtraction sentences. The students will use concrete objects to show how many are left. The students will be able to write number sentences to solve subtraction problems. The Students will take apart 10 by subtracting. 

Reading Objectives: To be able to recognize, write (upper and lowercase), and produce the correct sounds for all 26 letters. To continue to work on blending the learned sounds to make words. To identify the correct initial sound and ending sounds in words. To be able to read the 22 sight words. The students will practice being able to identify and produce words that rhyme. The students will continue to work on using the reading strategies to help them become “word detectives” when they come across a word they are unfamiliar with while reading. The students will continue to practice using the reading strategies they learned: Pointer Pup, Eagle Eye, Stretchy Snake, and Chunky Monkey. The students will be introduced to the reading strategy Flippy Dolohin and Skippy Frog. The students will observe, wonder, and ask questions when reading.

Religion Objectives: The students will understand that the Church welcomes us into God’s family at Baptism. The students will be introduced to the sign of Baptism and their special meanings. 

Social Studies: The students will be introduced to Saint Valentine and learn about the history of Saint Valentine and why we celebrate Valentine’s Day. The students will learn about Saint Valentine’s belief in showing kindness and love to others.

Writing Objectives: The students will continue to work on developing writing skills: starting with capital letters, stating a complete thought, using the correct punctuation, and adding spaces between words. The students will write about a special friend.

Math Objectives: Students will be able to count to 100 by ones, tens, and fives. Students will practice writing numbers 1 to 100. Students will use the minus symbol (-) to show subtraction.

Science Objectives: Students will be able to identify a groundhog, explain the concept of a shadow, and understand the basic idea of Groundhog Day.

Reading Objectives: To be able to recognize, write (upper and lowercase), and produce the correct sounds for all 26 letters. To continue to work on blending the learned sounds to make words. To identify the correct initial sound and ending sounds in words. To be able to read the 22 sight words. The students will continue to use the reading strategies Pointer Pup, Lips the Fish, Eagle Eye, and Stretchy Snake to assist when they encounter unfamiliar words while reading. The students will learn to implement the reading strategy, "Flippy Dolohin". When they encounter a word they can not sound out, they will try flipping the vowel sound from short to long and see if the word makes sense. The students will continue to observe, wonder, and ask questions when reading.

Religion Objectives: The students will work on being able to say and understand the Lords Pray. 

Math Objectives: Students will solve addition problems with numbers one to nine that, when added together, make 10. The students will demonstrate understanding of all the objectives in Chapter 5: Addition by successfully completing the Chapter 5 test. Students will model subtraction as taking away from or separating groups of objects. Students will use concrete objects to solve subtraction problems.

Science Objectives: Students will be able to identify a groundhog, explain the concept of a shadow, and understand the basic idea of Groundhog Day.

Reading Objectives: To be able to recognize, write (upper and lowercase), and produce the correct sounds for all 26 letters. To continue to work on blending the learned sounds to make words. To identify the correct initial sound and ending sounds in words. To be able to read the 22 sight words. To be able to observe, wonder, and ask questions when reading. The students will practice being able to identify and produce words that rhyme. The students will be introduced to reading strategies to help them become “word detectives” when they come across a word they are unfamiliar with while reading.

Social Studies: The students will be able to identify Groundhog Day as February 2nd and recognize that folklore claims a groundhog’s shadow predicts the arrivalof spring. 

Religion Objectives: The students will be able to define the sacrament as Church celebrations throughout our lives. The students will be introduced to the 7 sacraments. The student will be able to pray the Lord’s Prayer.

Writing Objectives: The students will continue to work on developing sentence writing skills: starting with capital letters, stating a complete thought, using the correct punctuation, and adding spaces between words. The students will work on adding details with adjectives. The students will be able to write at least three complete sentences.

The kindergarten will be working on a new service project. We will be creating care bags for Chemo Care at Lake Forest Hospital. The kindergarten students will be responsible for creating cards and collecting Ginger Tea.  If you are able, please send in your donations for our service project any time this week.

Thank you very much!