Important Dates . . .
September 30 – Independent Reading Program folders due
October 12 -- Columbus Day -- No School
October 21 -- Early Dismissal
October 30 -- Teacher Institute -- No School
Please check home folders each night for papers and notes. Signing the assignment notebook upon your child completing all homework would be greatly appreciated.
Language Arts
We are wrapped up the Level I unit on sentences. We will advance our knowledge in this area with Levels II and III. Students build their skills from recognizing phrases and sentences to identifying attributes of sentences. They should be able to identify that a sentence has two parts: a who or what part that tells who or what the sentence is about and a does what part that tells what the who or what does.
Reading
We are continuing with brief assessments of each child's skills. It's nice to see each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We are working on phonics and sight word reading skills daily. This week they will work independently on sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program! Due to some confusion, you may just note the time read in increments of 20 minutes in the pages read section. This orange folder should be turned in every Monday to make sure they are staying on track. The final turn in day for the month will be Wednesday, September 30th. Keep reading!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday. Please try to help your child study if you see they are not performing as well as you'd expect on the weekly test. One strategy you can use to help is: Surround words - Write your words on graph paper and outline in colors.
Social Studies
The children will learn the meaning of the word capital. They will also learn that they live in a state and a country and that both places have capitals. We will also continue working on directions on a compass rose. They learned the phrase Never Eat Soggy Waffles to remember North, South, East, & West. Working on directions (right & left too!) as you are traveling throughout the community will better help them apply their knowledge into everyday situations.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We will continue focusing on Make a Ten strategy. Then we will work on basic addition facts for a couple of lessons. The children are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
- practice reading poems given to work on fluency
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition facts with a sum of 10
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
September 21st - 25th
Important Dates . . .
September 22 -- Early Dismissal @ 11 a.m.
September 30 – Independent Reading Program folders due
Please check home folders each night for papers and notes. Signing the assignment notebook upon your child completing all homework would be greatly appreciated.
Language Arts
We are advancing well through the unit on sentences. It looks like we will wrap up this unit by the end of the week. Also, we will continue focusing on each individual child's knowledge of personal information. Handwriting will continue to be important whether it be a structured lesson or in every day writing.
Reading
We are continuing with brief assessments of each child's skills. It's nice to see each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We are working on phonics and sight word reading skills daily. This week they will work independently on sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program! Due to some confusion, you may just note the time read in increments of 20 minutes in the pages read section. This orange folder should be turned in every Monday to make sure they are staying on track. The final turn in day for the month will be Wednesday, September 30th. Keep reading!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday.
Social Studies
The children will be expanding their knowledge from neighborhoods make up communities to identifying different types of living communities. They should be able to differentiate between an urban, rural, and suburban community. Also, they are working on directions on a compass rose. They learned the phrase Never Eat Soggy Waffles to remember North, South, East, & West. Working on directions (right & left too!) as you are traveling throughout the community will better help them apply their knowledge into everyday situations.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We will begin the week with continuing on the strategy of doubles. We will also be focusing on Make a Ten strategy. The children are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition facts with a sum of 10
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
September 22 -- Early Dismissal @ 11 a.m.
September 30 – Independent Reading Program folders due
Please check home folders each night for papers and notes. Signing the assignment notebook upon your child completing all homework would be greatly appreciated.
Language Arts
We are advancing well through the unit on sentences. It looks like we will wrap up this unit by the end of the week. Also, we will continue focusing on each individual child's knowledge of personal information. Handwriting will continue to be important whether it be a structured lesson or in every day writing.
Reading
We are continuing with brief assessments of each child's skills. It's nice to see each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We are working on phonics and sight word reading skills daily. This week they will work independently on sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program! Due to some confusion, you may just note the time read in increments of 20 minutes in the pages read section. This orange folder should be turned in every Monday to make sure they are staying on track. The final turn in day for the month will be Wednesday, September 30th. Keep reading!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday.
Social Studies
The children will be expanding their knowledge from neighborhoods make up communities to identifying different types of living communities. They should be able to differentiate between an urban, rural, and suburban community. Also, they are working on directions on a compass rose. They learned the phrase Never Eat Soggy Waffles to remember North, South, East, & West. Working on directions (right & left too!) as you are traveling throughout the community will better help them apply their knowledge into everyday situations.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We will begin the week with continuing on the strategy of doubles. We will also be focusing on Make a Ten strategy. The children are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition facts with a sum of 10
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
Friday, September 11, 2009
September 14th - 18th
Important Dates . . .
every Fri. Spirit Day – Favorite team or PV apparel
September 22 -- Early Dismissal @ 11 a.m.
Your child is continuing doing a great job adjusting to the routine of their new grade. Please check home folders each night for papers and notes. Signing the assignment notebook upon your child completing all homework would be greatly appreciated.
Language Arts
We are beginning a unit on sentences this week. Be sure to ask your child questions about what he has learned about sentences. One way to work at home with your child in this area is to read a story with them. As you read together, have your child point to the sentences and track the entire sentence from beginning to end. When your child reaches the end of a sentence, ask if it is a telling or an asking sentence. Also, we will continue focusing on each individual child's knowledge of personal information. Handwriting will continue to be important whether it be a structured lesson or in every day writing.
Reading
We are continuing with brief assessments of each child's skills. It's nice to see each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We are working on phonics and sight word reading skills daily. Also, they will continue sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program!!!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday.
Social Studies
The children will be learn to recognize the diversity in communities. Also, they will learn how communities change over time. One way to apply what we are learning is when you are out in the community, have your child identify things such as what makes up their neighborhood and how many neighborhoods make up a community.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We began working on understanding addition and then moved on to a strategy called counting on. The students needed a review of these concepts as complete independence was not achieved; therefore, we will begin the week with a review of these concepts and move on to the strategy of doubles. The children are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition & subtraction math facts
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
Thank You!
I would like to extend a belated thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend Curriculum Night. I enjoyed sharing information with you about the 2009-2010 school year. A few parents who were unable to attend sent in requests for 1st Trimester conferences. I will be sending home times available for conferences next week.
every Fri. Spirit Day – Favorite team or PV apparel
September 22 -- Early Dismissal @ 11 a.m.
Your child is continuing doing a great job adjusting to the routine of their new grade. Please check home folders each night for papers and notes. Signing the assignment notebook upon your child completing all homework would be greatly appreciated.
Language Arts
We are beginning a unit on sentences this week. Be sure to ask your child questions about what he has learned about sentences. One way to work at home with your child in this area is to read a story with them. As you read together, have your child point to the sentences and track the entire sentence from beginning to end. When your child reaches the end of a sentence, ask if it is a telling or an asking sentence. Also, we will continue focusing on each individual child's knowledge of personal information. Handwriting will continue to be important whether it be a structured lesson or in every day writing.
Reading
We are continuing with brief assessments of each child's skills. It's nice to see each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We are working on phonics and sight word reading skills daily. Also, they will continue sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program!!!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday.
Social Studies
The children will be learn to recognize the diversity in communities. Also, they will learn how communities change over time. One way to apply what we are learning is when you are out in the community, have your child identify things such as what makes up their neighborhood and how many neighborhoods make up a community.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We began working on understanding addition and then moved on to a strategy called counting on. The students needed a review of these concepts as complete independence was not achieved; therefore, we will begin the week with a review of these concepts and move on to the strategy of doubles. The children are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition & subtraction math facts
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
Thank You!
I would like to extend a belated thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend Curriculum Night. I enjoyed sharing information with you about the 2009-2010 school year. A few parents who were unable to attend sent in requests for 1st Trimester conferences. I will be sending home times available for conferences next week.
Friday, September 4, 2009
September 7th - 11th
Important Dates . . .
September 7 -- Labor Day -- No School
September 22 -- Early Dismissal
Your children are doing a great job adjusting to the routine of their new grade. Please help
them remember to bring their binder and assignment notebook to school every day. Parents
should be checking home folders each night for papers and notes.
Language Arts
We have begun our Language Arts curriculum focusing on each individual child. They have created acrostic poems and written about themselves with guidance. Also, we have focused on handwriting. The students will continue to work in this area for quite sometime. Next week we will begin grammar instruction.
Reading
I will continue assessing each child's skills for proper instruction. I look forward to seeing each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We will continue sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program!!!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday.
Social Studies
Our first lesson will be Living in a Neighborhood. We will identify ways people work together in the classroom and community by obeying rules and laws, and how rules and laws can be changed.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We began by a few days of pre-assessment in a variety of areas. Then, we began working on addition strategies that focus on counting on and using doubles to add sums to 18. We are working on the following addition strategies: counting on, using doubles, using doubles plus 1, and making 10 to find sums. Students are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition & subtraction math facts
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
September 7 -- Labor Day -- No School
September 22 -- Early Dismissal
Your children are doing a great job adjusting to the routine of their new grade. Please help
them remember to bring their binder and assignment notebook to school every day. Parents
should be checking home folders each night for papers and notes.
Language Arts
We have begun our Language Arts curriculum focusing on each individual child. They have created acrostic poems and written about themselves with guidance. Also, we have focused on handwriting. The students will continue to work in this area for quite sometime. Next week we will begin grammar instruction.
Reading
I will continue assessing each child's skills for proper instruction. I look forward to seeing each child's individual strengths in the area of reading! We will continue sorting information into categories to find the main idea. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night for the Independent Reading Program!!!
Spelling
Practice pages will be assigned for the upcoming week's list on Friday to give additional study time. They will be receiving them daily as an assignment. A test over the lesson will be given every Friday.
Social Studies
Our first lesson will be Living in a Neighborhood. We will identify ways people work together in the classroom and community by obeying rules and laws, and how rules and laws can be changed.
Math (Mrs. K's Math class only)
We began by a few days of pre-assessment in a variety of areas. Then, we began working on addition strategies that focus on counting on and using doubles to add sums to 18. We are working on the following addition strategies: counting on, using doubles, using doubles plus 1, and making 10 to find sums. Students are using various techniques to achieve the sum; whether it be a numberline, touchpoints, manipulatives, or memory.
Daily Homework
Reading - 20 minutes and complete Independent Reading Folder Log
Spelling - Practice Page nightly & study words
Math - practice counting, one to one correspondence, and addition & subtraction math facts
*Please check your child's homework and sign assignment notebook when complete.
**If your child is having difficulties with their homework please send a note and I will help them during free time.
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