It is going to be a great year filled with learning and fun!  I am so excited to see you on the first day of school, August 16th.  We have so many awesome activities planned for the year including monthly trips to the zoo, weekly science lab visits and STEAM activities!

Conference Times:

   1:50-2:40 p.m.

Contact information:

amwhitley@lufkinisd.org

 (936) 630-4500

Daily Schedule:

7:40-8:00      Morning Routines

8:00-9:15      Math

9:15-9:25      Restroom Break

9:25-9:55      Neuhaus (Word Study)

9:55-11:15     Daily 5

11:15-11:45    Science/Social Studies

11:45-12:08    Recess/Restroom

12:08-12:38    Lunch

12:38-12:50    Read Aloud Comprehension

12:50-1:40     Writer’s Workshop

1:40-1:50      Restroom

1:50-2:40      P.E./Music (Conference)

2:45-3:05      Read Aloud

Resources

For reading and vocabulary we like to use http://www.starfall.com

For math we use Dreambox.  Each student has their own login that will keep up with their progress and give them activities that are at their level.  https://play.dreambox.com/login/wd2b/dunbarp

PBS Kids has great materials  in different subject areas. http://pbskids.org

Homework

We have weekly spelling tests and word wall tests on Fridays.  Lists will be sent home on Monday of each week.  They will be listed on the weekly newsletter as well.  Math homework is sent home on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This must be completed and returned no later than Friday. Reading must be done every night.  Please make sure to sign their purple reading folder each evening.