1. Crossroads Charter
Academy
Big Rapids, MI
March 5, 2012
Ms. Sinicropi’s Classroom News
This Week’s Highlights Homework
Here are some activities that you and your child can
Phonics
We will learn about the letter Vv and the sound it
do at home that will give them practice with what we
makes. We will continue to work on counting are learning at school. Feel free to move the activities
syllables in words, producing words that begin around to different days if you wish.
with a certain sound, recognizing specific sounds
in words, and identifying the final sound heard in  Monday – Spoon Measurement (see attached
words. sheet)
Reading  Tuesday – Practice writing the letters V and v
We will read the poem “America the Beautiful” while saying their sound. Discuss difference
and work on the comprehension strategy of between uppercase and lowercase. Think of as
visualization. many things as you can that begin with the /v/
Writing sound.
We will learn how to use voice and patterns in our  Wednesday – Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl (see attached
poems. sheet
Math  Thursday – Practice identifying and ordering
We will continue to work on the concepts of numbers 0-30. Also, practice counting to at least
problem solving, nickels, and height. 130 or higher!
Science/Social Studies  Friday – Practice reading Open Court Decodable
We will learn where plants and animals live and
#6 A Bib. It can count towards many incentives
about food chains and webs. Due to the snow this month!
day…this is still on our agenda! 
- If you notice your child having difficulty with any of
these activities, please keep practicing them at home. It
will help them greatly in mastering that skill quicker.
Special Notes Upcoming Events
 Mar. 5 – Open Enrollment Begins &
READ! READ! READ! Continues Until the 16th
I want to encourage you and your child to keep
reading! Remember, there are many incentives to
 Mar. 6 – Kindergarten Round-Up! 6pm
take advantage of this month. Please refer back to
the March is Reading Month note that came home
Spread the Word!
last week for what they are. Also, I hope that we
“Get Caught Reading” by photographer Beth  Mar. 9 – Friday Treat 50¢
Fullmer and the Cougar!!
 Mar. 23 – Short Story Due
 March 27 – Parent University 5-7:45pm