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Dear Parents,

We’re going to have a great upcoming week. Below is a short description of what’s coming up and important links and/or announcements:

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Mr. Gray’s Class Podcast

Class Website

• Support our classroom and school by joining PTA!
  • PTA Pledge Drive
• Purchase a Yearbook
• I will occasionally post to a class instagram account. You can find me @mrgray_iusd and I will accept your follow request.
• Back to school night will be Thursday, September 2 and will be held virtually from 6:45-7:20 pm.
• September 6- No School (Labor Day)
• September 10- Outdoor Movie Night

Reader’s

Workshop

We will continue our first reading unit. The kids are choosing fiction books and their at home reading should also focus on fiction books. Next week we are learning how to build a reading life. We’ll discuss talking about books, choosing books that are the right fit, studying reading patterns and setting up systems for finding and sharing books.

Writer’s

Workshop

We will begin our writing curriculum next week. Through Writer’s Workshop the students will craft true stories that center around a problem they have faced in their lives. Next week we will begin by thinking of people and places that matter to us to brainstorm ideas for our stories.

Math

What happened to math class?

We will begin our math curriculum reviewing addition and subtraction. We will round numbers, practice estimating, and review addition strategies.

Social

Studies

Science

Thank you,

Mr. Gray