Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Looking ahead...
Reminders:
***FOOD DRIVE items can be brought to school each day!*** Bonus points for VIP Day!
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work,we are also working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards! **DUE by the last day of the week- Thursday for the shortened week!**
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Looking Ahead... Thursday, November 6 is the end of the first marking period. Friday, Nov. 7 there will not be any school for the kids. It is a teacher PD Day. Report Cards will be sent home with children on Monday, Nov. 17. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of Monday, Nov. 24 and the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 25 (which is a half day for the students). No School Nov. 26-28.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work,we are also working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards! **DUE by the last day of the week- Thursday for the shortened week!**
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Looking Ahead... Thursday, November 6 is the end of the first marking period. Friday, Nov. 7 there will not be any school for the kids. It is a teacher PD Day. Report Cards will be sent home with children on Monday, Nov. 17. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of Monday, Nov. 24 and the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 25 (which is a half day for the students). No School Nov. 26-28.
**CONGRATULATIONS to Malakai! He earned an award for selling so many chocolates in our school fundraiser. Great job! Many of our students earned rewards for participating in the sales.
MATH next Week (Nov. 3-6)
Beginning Chapter 3: Solve Equations with Unknown Partners, Addition Game- Unknown Partners, Practice with Unknown Partners
READING next Week (Nov. 3-6)
Amazing Words: observe, wild, screech, reserve, parent, canopy, million, native
**Spelling Words: sit, sits, win, wins, fit, fits, hit, hits, nap, naps **
Characters, Setting, Plot - A Fox and a Kit
Declarative Sentences
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE next Week
This week we will be wrapping up our science for the marking period. Beginning Quarter 2, we will focus on Social Studies at the end of the day.
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE next Week
This week we will be wrapping up our science for the marking period. Beginning Quarter 2, we will focus on Social Studies at the end of the day.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
INFO for the Week of Oct. 27-31
Reminders:
*Friday, Oct. 31 is VIP Day. Each student is encouraged to invite a special VIP into the classroom from 8:10-8:50 on Friday AM. Thank you to everyone that has donated supplies so far.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work, we will also be working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance now.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Looking Ahead... Thursday, November 6 is the end of the first marking period. Friday, Nov. 7 there will not be any school for the kids. It is a teacher PD Day. Report Cards will be sent home with children on Monday, Nov. 17. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of Monday, Nov. 24 and the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 25 (which is a half day for the students). No School Nov. 26-28.
MATH
Wrapping up Chapter 2 Assessment: Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Beginning Chapter 3: Explore Unknowns, Problems with Unknown Partners
READING
Amazing Words: past, produce, danger, snuggle, powerful, present, transportation, serve, enormous
**Spelling Words: hot, pop, mop, mom, hop, ox, got, pot, lock, rock **
Characters, Setting, Plot - The Big Blue Ox
*Friday, Oct. 31 is VIP Day. Each student is encouraged to invite a special VIP into the classroom from 8:10-8:50 on Friday AM. Thank you to everyone that has donated supplies so far.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work, we will also be working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance now.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Looking Ahead... Thursday, November 6 is the end of the first marking period. Friday, Nov. 7 there will not be any school for the kids. It is a teacher PD Day. Report Cards will be sent home with children on Monday, Nov. 17. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of Monday, Nov. 24 and the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 25 (which is a half day for the students). No School Nov. 26-28.
MATH
Wrapping up Chapter 2 Assessment: Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Beginning Chapter 3: Explore Unknowns, Problems with Unknown Partners
READING
Amazing Words: past, produce, danger, snuggle, powerful, present, transportation, serve, enormous
**Spelling Words: hot, pop, mop, mom, hop, ox, got, pot, lock, rock **
Characters, Setting, Plot - The Big Blue Ox
Predicates in a Sentence
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We are currently focusing on the science topic EARTH'S SURFACE. We are learning about rocks, minerals, erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We are currently focusing on the science topic EARTH'S SURFACE. We are learning about rocks, minerals, erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
INFO for the Week of October 20-24
Reminders:
*Next Friday, Oct. 31 is VIP Day. Each student is encouraged to invite a special VIP into the classroom from 8:10-8:50 on Friday AM.
*Please send in only healthy morning snacks. Please avoid juice because it can be messy. If unhealthy snacks (treats) come in, we will ask the child to save them for lunch.
*Fliptop water bottles are great in the classroom. Twist off tend to spill regularly.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work, we will also be working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance now.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Thanks to all our volunteers for our walk down to the Farmer's Market on Wednesday. We appreciate your time.
*Looking Ahead... Thursday, November 6 is the end of the first marking period. Friday, Nov. 7 there will not be any school for the kids. It is a teacher PD Day. Report Cards will be sent home with children on Monday, Nov. 17. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of Monday, Nov. 24 and the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 25 (which is a half day for the students). No School Nov. 26-28.
MATH
Relating Addition and Subtraction, Mixed Practice with Equations, Focus on Mathematical Practices, Review for Assessment on Chapter 2.
READING
Amazing Words: career, tool, sloppy, comfort, service, scrub, exercise, search
**Spelling Words: six, lip, in, wig, it, did, mix, sit, pin, fix **
Characters, Setting, Plot - Pig in a Wig
*Next Friday, Oct. 31 is VIP Day. Each student is encouraged to invite a special VIP into the classroom from 8:10-8:50 on Friday AM.
*Please send in only healthy morning snacks. Please avoid juice because it can be messy. If unhealthy snacks (treats) come in, we will ask the child to save them for lunch.
*Fliptop water bottles are great in the classroom. Twist off tend to spill regularly.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work, we will also be working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance now.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Thanks to all our volunteers for our walk down to the Farmer's Market on Wednesday. We appreciate your time.
*Looking Ahead... Thursday, November 6 is the end of the first marking period. Friday, Nov. 7 there will not be any school for the kids. It is a teacher PD Day. Report Cards will be sent home with children on Monday, Nov. 17. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of Monday, Nov. 24 and the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 25 (which is a half day for the students). No School Nov. 26-28.
MATH
Relating Addition and Subtraction, Mixed Practice with Equations, Focus on Mathematical Practices, Review for Assessment on Chapter 2.
READING
Amazing Words: career, tool, sloppy, comfort, service, scrub, exercise, search
**Spelling Words: six, lip, in, wig, it, did, mix, sit, pin, fix **
Characters, Setting, Plot - Pig in a Wig
Subjects in a Sentence
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We are currently focusing on the science topic EARTH'S SURFACE. We will be learning about rocks, minerals, erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We are currently focusing on the science topic EARTH'S SURFACE. We will be learning about rocks, minerals, erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
INFO for the Week of October 13-17
Reminders:
*Please send in only healthy morning snacks. Please avoid juice because it can be messy. If unhealthy snacks (treats) come in, we will ask the child to save them for lunch.
*Fliptop water bottles are great in the classroom. Twist off tend to spill regularly.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work, we will also be working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance now.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Thanks to all our volunteers for our walk down to the Farmer's Market on Wednesday. We appreciate your time.
MATH
Subtraction with Drawings and Equations, Practice with Subtraction, Generate Subtraction Problems, Relating Addition and Subtraction
READING
Amazing Words: needs, responsibility, shelter, cuddle, tickle, faithful, fetch, heel
**Spelling Words: can, cat, back, dad, am, bat, mad, ran, sack, at**
Characters, Setting- Sam, Come Back!
Complete Sentences
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We will wrap up our topic of the EARTH in SPACE. Ask your child what they have learned about the Earth, Moon, & Sun, Reasons for Day & Night, Reasons for the Seasons, and Rotations & Revolutions. Our next science topic is EARTH'S SURFACE. We will be learning about rocks, minerals, erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
*Please send in only healthy morning snacks. Please avoid juice because it can be messy. If unhealthy snacks (treats) come in, we will ask the child to save them for lunch.
*Fliptop water bottles are great in the classroom. Twist off tend to spill regularly.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*As we gain our stamina in independent work, we will also be working with additional small groups each morning. RTI and ELL are also offering small group assistance now.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*Thanks to all our volunteers for our walk down to the Farmer's Market on Wednesday. We appreciate your time.
MATH
Subtraction with Drawings and Equations, Practice with Subtraction, Generate Subtraction Problems, Relating Addition and Subtraction
READING
Amazing Words: needs, responsibility, shelter, cuddle, tickle, faithful, fetch, heel
**Spelling Words: can, cat, back, dad, am, bat, mad, ran, sack, at**
Characters, Setting- Sam, Come Back!
Complete Sentences
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We will wrap up our topic of the EARTH in SPACE. Ask your child what they have learned about the Earth, Moon, & Sun, Reasons for Day & Night, Reasons for the Seasons, and Rotations & Revolutions. Our next science topic is EARTH'S SURFACE. We will be learning about rocks, minerals, erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
INFO for next week: Oct. 6-10
Reminders:
*Please send in only healthy morning snacks. Please avoid juice because it can be messy. If unhealthy snacks (treats) come in, we will ask the child to save them for lunch.
*Fliptop water bottles are great in the classroom. Twist off tend to spill regularly.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*NEXT Wednesday we will be walking to the Holland Farmer's Market. We will also be reading a story the week of Oct. 8 about a farmer's market. If you would like to join us, please contact your child's teacher.
MATH
Count On from the Greater Number, Addition Game: Unknown Totals, Practice Counting On, Representing Subtraction
READING
Amazing Words: bargain, bustling, fact, customer, browse, library, cost, scale
Plot, Setting- Farmer's Market
*Please send in only healthy morning snacks. Please avoid juice because it can be messy. If unhealthy snacks (treats) come in, we will ask the child to save them for lunch.
*Fliptop water bottles are great in the classroom. Twist off tend to spill regularly.
*Enrichment Blocks in Reading and Math are under way. This allows for small group differentiated instruction twice each day.
*Agendas and Take-Home Folders need to go home and back each day. Also, please sign your child's agenda each day. Agendas not signed results in a DOJO down.
*Weekly homework packets will go home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday morning. No homework by the end of the week results in a DOJO down and homework may earn rewards!
*It is important to write a note in their agenda if there is a change to their regular dismissal location. Front door is car pick-up and back door is walkers and Boys/Girls Club.
*NEXT Wednesday we will be walking to the Holland Farmer's Market. We will also be reading a story the week of Oct. 8 about a farmer's market. If you would like to join us, please contact your child's teacher.
MATH
Count On from the Greater Number, Addition Game: Unknown Totals, Practice Counting On, Representing Subtraction
READING
Amazing Words: bargain, bustling, fact, customer, browse, library, cost, scale
Plot, Setting- Farmer's Market
Nouns, Verbs, & Adjectives
EBLI Lessons
SCIENCE
We will continue with our topic of the EARTH in SPACE. We will learn about the Earth, Moon, & Sun, Reasons for Day & Night, Reasons for the Seasons, and Rotations & Revolutions.
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