Mrs. Rodgers' Class

This week our focus is all about being wise and brave. There are times when we might be afraid of something but then realize that if we are wise, we can overcome that fear. Our book this week is  The Gruffalo  by Julia Donaldson. This story tells the tale of a wise mouse that should be afraid of predators in the woods but he uses his wisdom and cleverness to trick them. The mouse is surprised when his cleverness almost backfires! Vocabulary from the book:  stroll: to walk slowly in a relaxed way tusks: large teeth that stick out of the mouth of an animal stream: a flow of water that is smaller than a river feast: a meal with large amounts of food afraid: worried that something might happen **A field trip permission slip went home for our trip to the Center of Puppetry Arts to see Rudolph on Friday December 13th. The Center of Puppetry Arts requires our payment to be submitted by November 14th so please turn money and permission slips in on time! If...

**A field trip permission slip is coming home today for our trip to the Center of Puppetry Arts to see Rudolph on Friday December 13th. The Center of Puppetry Arts requires our payment to be submitted by November 14th so please turn money and permission slips in on time! If you choose not to let your child attend the trip then I need a note saying that so I know.** In reading: Our focus this week was all about helping others. There are times when we cannot do something without the help of others. A true friend will help you out through any circumstance. Our book this week was  Room on the Broom  by Julia Donaldson. This story tells a tale of a witch that receives help during a disaster from four newfound friends. Throughout the week we discussed ways in which we can help others. Vocabulary from the book: wailed: to make a loud, long cry cloak: a type of clothing worn over the shoulders and tied at the neck bog: an area of soft, wet land ditch: a long, narrow hol...