
Frenchtown Academic News
for the week of October 13, 2015
Terrific Tuesday Liaisons needed for Mrs. Rakovic's PM class!
We will host quarterly events, beginning in December.
Thank you to our Grade Level Liaisons:
Kindergarten:
Mrs. Elson's class: Chad Kavanaugh and Meg Maurice
Mrs. Rakovic's class:
AM: Val Knight and Melissa Shaw
PM: HELP WANTED!
Grade 1: Ericka Owens, Nikki Berte, Jill Spitzer and Laura Santilli
Grade 2: Linda Settipane and Howard Faunce
For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Vaughn
Happy Birthday Frenchtown Friends!
10/17: Courtney C.
10/13 Miss D'Abbraccio
10/15: Mrs. Campion
In the classrooms:
Math:
Identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes
Newsletter:
E/LA
Fundations:
Letters: c, o
Word awareness
Syllable count
Writing
RF.K.2
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds
(phonemes).
b. Count syllables in spoken words.
Other
Open House on 10/14! The students are very excited to share with you all they have learned so far this year!
Grade 1:
Math
-We continue to work on subtraction. The children have been learning to use the clues in word problems to create and solve subtraction problems. This is challenging. We encourage you to look at the way that subtraction is being presented- particularly in the word problems- and try to reinforce this at home. Children are encouraged to try and write their own word problems if they are able.
E/LA
-We have been writing, writing and writing! Children have been writing about squirrels, seasons, fire safety and all about themselves.
Fundations instruction has begun. We are focusing on key letter sounds/pictures. We are learning proper formation of lowercase letter formation. We will have packets for parents at Open House that will explain all about this.
Science
First graders are making tops, mobiles and all other types of things that roll, spin and twirl! They are learning about all types of “motion”.
Grade 2:
Math
Students are continuing to practice place value of larger numbers, and comparing larger numbers using mathematical symbols.
E/LA
Second graders continue to write narratives as well as journal writing.
We will be reading both fiction and non-fiction literature on a daily basis.
Science
Students will begin tracking the weather on a daily basis. We will be watching weather trends as seasons change.
Open House tomorrow!
Our evening will be student-led, so students should attend.
Students will lead their parents through a typical day at Frenchtown through a Scavenger Hunt! You are free to come and enjoy your visit at a leisurely pace. Although each faculty member will be here to meet and greet you,there will be no formal presentations. Your child is your tour guide for the evening!
Parking is available in the rear parking lot as well as across the street.
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015, 06:00 PM
Frenchtown School, Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, RI, United States
Thoughts from our students:
K:
Mia: "I like Winter because it's so cold and you make snowmen."
Ella: "Winter, because then it's going to be my birthday."
Grade 1:
Lana: "Summer, because it's hot and nice out."
Gabby: "I like Fall because of Halloween."
Grade 2:
Gian: "My favorite season is Fall because that's when my birthday is."
Mia: "Summer, because I get to go to the beach a lot."