Kindernews Mrs. Walk – January 9-13 Math Peek-at-the-Week Author Study Sight Word Reader- We Like to Play Sight Words – what, up Word Family – -ig Science - This week we will be talking about penguins. We will talk about the features of a nonfiction book while discussing facts about penguins including where they live. We will use what we are learning in science to write an information text about penguins. We will also talk about Martin Luther King Jr. and why he is so important in our lives. WEDNESDAY is library day!   Describing and Making 3D shapes The students will continue exploring with pattern blocks to make a variety of 3D shapes. We will talk about each shape and their attributes. Author Study This week we will continue our author study by Jan Brett. We will read the books Gingerbread Baby and The First Dog.   Special Class Monday – Music Tuesday - PE Wednesday – Art Thursday -- Music Friday – PE Reminders Grade Cards January 11 – Early Release January 16 – No School Grade cards came home with your child today You do not need to send it back in…this copy is for you to keep. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email me. Thank you! Birthdays January 7 – Joy December 14 – Caden We have 20 students in our class