During word work this week we are continuing to work on blends.  We are focusing this week more on final blends like the mp in lump or the nt in cent.  In writing/grammar we are learning about past tense verbs and continuing to make sure that our stories are focused.  We have learned that webbing our ideas is a great way to improve the focus in our stories.  In math, we are working on order and comparing numbers.  During reading, we are working on inferencing.  This week in Social Studies we are studying our country’s national symbols.  So far we have learned about the flag and the bald eagle.    Parents…don’t forget that Monday is a holiday.