Hello from 2Green...Week 4

Literacy:

•  Our comprehension strategy is retell. Children could practise this strategy at home after they have read their home readers!
• We are learning about narrative texts in particular Fairy tales. This week however, we are still learning about the Biblical story - Zacchaeus. 
• We continue working hard on our handwriting and pencil grips.
• New level home readers will be sent home this week. The books should not be challenging and are used as reinforcement.
  

Numeracy:

• Number patterns…counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s beginning at any number on the 200’s chart.
• Revise place value, repeated addition, number patterns, area and addition strategies
• Money

Religion

• Healing relationships through reconciliation
• Sacrament of Penance
  

Homework:  

• Please note homework is now given out on Monday and is due back the following Monday
• Please encourage students to take pride in the presentation of their homework
  

Integrated Studies:

• How has transport changed through the ages?

Other messages:

• Under 8's Day: Week 5 - Tuesday, 9th August 2016 at 9.00am
• Book Parade: Week 5 -Wednesday, 10th August 2016 at 9.00am in Siena Hall. Children are encouraged to come dressed up as their favourite character.
• We visited the Life Education Van last week - please ask your children about the healthy lifestyle choices that were discussed!