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         This week, we will finish Chapter 1 in Religion.  The test will be on Wednesday.  Please help your child review chapter 1 and study the Chapter Review on p. 30 (it is very similar to the test).
     In Language Arts, we will read in groups and do centers this week.  The first selection test on the story Help! A Story of Friendship will be on Friday.  Our first Star Test for the year will be on Tuesday (Reading) and Wednesday (Math).  We will begin to learn about the telling sentences and questions in English.  We continue to review the correct way to print letters in handwriting.
     We will begin to review subtraction facts this week.  Please continue to practice addition facts with your child.
     We are still learning about communities in Social Studies.  We will begin to learn about rural and urban communities this week.  In Science, we continue to learn about inquiry skills.  We observed and predicted last week.  We also did our first STEM activity - a "Chain Challenge".  The children certainly enjoyed working with their group to design and build the longest chain using only one piece of construction paper. 
     Have a great week!