Yikes! Halloween is upon us! Craziest.Day.Of.The.Year!!!! The parade will be in the morning, so send your children in their outfits with a change of clothes. The party will be immediately following the parade. Should be a fun day for the kiddos!
Academic Agenda:
Reading - BFG - class story with related work (I think they are really enjoying this funny story!)
The children are also reading an independent book on their level and creating a story map with it. We did a mini lesson on making a story map last week. A story map involves these elements: Title/Author, Characters and Character Traits, Setting, Conflict and Resolution, and Theme.
Spelling - List 9 on spellingcity.com (Time and Calendar words) The enriched list will be the "S" words.
English - Adjectives, Pen Pal letters
Math - The children will complete a study guide on Tuesday covering all the math we've learned so far. We will immediately go over the study guide when they are done, but I want them to take it home and go over it with you. This way you can make sure they understand everything before their test on Wednesday. We will also begin telling time and figuring elapsed time.
Social Studies - We will begin a study of the Northeast Region of the United States. This week we will go over the states located in the Northeast as well as the geography of that region.
Science - Human Body
Thank you all for sending a pumpkin or more on Friday. The children created pumpkins with personality! They were so cute!! It was fun to see their creations!
Quote - Mistakes are proof that you're trying.
AR- So proud of the children! They are rockin' on AR! They have become such little readers!!
Your child should bring home a homework assignment on Monday involving creating a turkey disguise! Please look for it. :)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Week of October 24th
Hi Families! I hope you've had a fantastic Fall Break! We sure did! This week is Red Ribbon Week. Your child should have brought home a note on Wednesday that indicated what the theme was for each day. I don't have a copy of that paper, but I do know that everyone is supposed to wear red tomorrow. :) Here is what's on the agenda for this week:
Reading - We will begin a class book called The BFG by Roald Dahl. It is a wonderfully fun story the children will love! We will be studying story elements while reading this book as well as doing some predicting and comprehension questions too. I will also assign the children a leveled book to read independently. When they are done with their leveled book, they will take an AR test and they will have a few assignments to complete that is related to their story.
Spelling - List 8 Double Letters The enriched list are the "q" words.
English - Verb recognition, Adjectives
Math - More practice with addition properties and equations New concepts - input/output, and balancing equations
Social Studies - Oklahoma Road Maps, Oklahoma symbols quiz (They will be able to use the book they created with the quiz. )
Science - Human Body
Quote- The word LISTEN contains the same letters as the word SILENT. Alfred Brender
***Please have your child bring in one or two mini pumpkins (about the size of an apple or orange) no later than Friday. Thank you so very much!!*****
Reading - We will begin a class book called The BFG by Roald Dahl. It is a wonderfully fun story the children will love! We will be studying story elements while reading this book as well as doing some predicting and comprehension questions too. I will also assign the children a leveled book to read independently. When they are done with their leveled book, they will take an AR test and they will have a few assignments to complete that is related to their story.
Spelling - List 8 Double Letters The enriched list are the "q" words.
English - Verb recognition, Adjectives
Math - More practice with addition properties and equations New concepts - input/output, and balancing equations
Social Studies - Oklahoma Road Maps, Oklahoma symbols quiz (They will be able to use the book they created with the quiz. )
Science - Human Body
Quote- The word LISTEN contains the same letters as the word SILENT. Alfred Brender
***Please have your child bring in one or two mini pumpkins (about the size of an apple or orange) no later than Friday. Thank you so very much!!*****
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week of October 17th
This week will be a busy, but short week! Here is a look ahead:
Reading - The children should be completing their leveled novels this week and taking an AR test on it by Wednesday. We will review context clues. We will also discuss predicting and visualizing.
English - Being verbs
Math - Addition properties, equations, multiplication facts
Spelling - No spelling this week. :) We didn't take an enriched spelling test last week due to a copier breakdown. If it is still not fixed by Monday afternoon, the children who want to take the enriched test(who don't have computer access at home)may copy the list from spellingcity from our class computer. We will take the test on Wednesday.
Science - The Human Body unit begins.....beginning with the brain and the heart!
Social Studies - Reading an Oklahoma road map and how our Government works
That's about all! The children did great in the jog-a-thon! If you are donating or have other donations for this school fundraiser, please send in the envelope with money on Monday.
We won the Wings to Go party!! Yeah! Thanks to all who ate at Wings to Go on Glenwood's day to help us win!! We will have the party on Wednesday at 11:30, so your child may bring a special drink that day!
Reading - The children should be completing their leveled novels this week and taking an AR test on it by Wednesday. We will review context clues. We will also discuss predicting and visualizing.
English - Being verbs
Math - Addition properties, equations, multiplication facts
Spelling - No spelling this week. :) We didn't take an enriched spelling test last week due to a copier breakdown. If it is still not fixed by Monday afternoon, the children who want to take the enriched test(who don't have computer access at home)may copy the list from spellingcity from our class computer. We will take the test on Wednesday.
Science - The Human Body unit begins.....beginning with the brain and the heart!
Social Studies - Reading an Oklahoma road map and how our Government works
That's about all! The children did great in the jog-a-thon! If you are donating or have other donations for this school fundraiser, please send in the envelope with money on Monday.
We won the Wings to Go party!! Yeah! Thanks to all who ate at Wings to Go on Glenwood's day to help us win!! We will have the party on Wednesday at 11:30, so your child may bring a special drink that day!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Week of October 10th
Are you loving this rain??? It's been a great rainy day weekend! We needed it so badly! Hope you've enjoyed it! Here is a look at the week ahead:
Reading - The children are working on finishing up their leveled novels independently now. They have to be completed and an AR test taken by Fall Break. I have about 4 early finishers already! Wow! I will give them about 20 - 30 minutes daily to read this book silently. They may take the book home as well, if needed. We will also be working on the reading skill, context clues.
Spelling - Sounds of "u" List 7 on spellingcity.com The enriched list are the "P" words.
English - Verbs and helping verbs
Math - Mixed adding and subtracting, estimating sums and differences, word problems, and subtracting across zeros We are still not showing consistent accuracy when doing these concepts, so we are spending one more week on them. They will get there! Practice, practice, practice! Don't forget to study those multiplication facts with your child! Most of them are doing much better now!! Yay! Perseverance!!
Science - We will finish up our geology unit this week. We will talk about the earth's crust, earthquakes, and volcanoes. We will also review some notes on Monday. The children need to take these notes home then to study for their Thursday's test.
Social Studies - We will be discussing the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl days as well as working on our Oklahoma Symbols Book. The children will have a test on Friday over Oklahoma history. We will be making a study guide on Tuesday to take home. I suggest the children study a little each day on both the science study guide and the Oklahoma history study guide so that it's not too overwhelming. I know evenings can be super busy, but even 10-15 minute reviews for each subject would be beneficial.
That's it for this week! Don't forget that Student-led conferences are Monday evening! Looking forward to the other half of the class coming in! See you then!
Reading - The children are working on finishing up their leveled novels independently now. They have to be completed and an AR test taken by Fall Break. I have about 4 early finishers already! Wow! I will give them about 20 - 30 minutes daily to read this book silently. They may take the book home as well, if needed. We will also be working on the reading skill, context clues.
Spelling - Sounds of "u" List 7 on spellingcity.com The enriched list are the "P" words.
English - Verbs and helping verbs
Math - Mixed adding and subtracting, estimating sums and differences, word problems, and subtracting across zeros We are still not showing consistent accuracy when doing these concepts, so we are spending one more week on them. They will get there! Practice, practice, practice! Don't forget to study those multiplication facts with your child! Most of them are doing much better now!! Yay! Perseverance!!
Science - We will finish up our geology unit this week. We will talk about the earth's crust, earthquakes, and volcanoes. We will also review some notes on Monday. The children need to take these notes home then to study for their Thursday's test.
Social Studies - We will be discussing the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl days as well as working on our Oklahoma Symbols Book. The children will have a test on Friday over Oklahoma history. We will be making a study guide on Tuesday to take home. I suggest the children study a little each day on both the science study guide and the Oklahoma history study guide so that it's not too overwhelming. I know evenings can be super busy, but even 10-15 minute reviews for each subject would be beneficial.
That's it for this week! Don't forget that Student-led conferences are Monday evening! Looking forward to the other half of the class coming in! See you then!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Week of October 3rd!
Wow! Can't believe that it's October already!! I love Fall! I've got my apple scent in my Scentsy and the windows open! Think I will bake some banana bread too! :) Hope you've had a great weekend! We had a terrific one!
Here is this week's agenda:
Reading - Guided reading groups, Scattergories, and 50 State Research
Spelling - Sounds of "o" List 6 on spellingcity.com The enriched list are the "L" words.
English - Plural Nouns.......We didn't get to it last week, but will for sure this week. We were busy preparing for student-led conferences which included writing a letter in "friendly-letter" format to you! That's the best kind of English......real life application English!!
Math - Subtracting large numbers, subtracting across zeros, estimating sums and differences.......They need lots of practice with these concepts believe it or not. They have really struggled with accuracy.
Social Studies - Oklahoma - Oil.....We are also making an Oklahoma Symbols flip book.
Science - Fossils, landforms, and caves
Remember to study multiplication facts with your child. We will still be taking speed multiplication tests for the next several weeks. We usually take them 2 to 4 times per week depending on our time. The kids need to study daily. Even if we don't take a test rain or shine, they either know them or they don't. It needs to stick in their brains for good, not just temporarily for the test. I have given some kids card tests, because they panic with the paper test, but actually know their facts well, so if they can recite them to me fast with the cards then I pass them on. After we are done with speed tests, I will give them mixed fact review sheets weekly to help ensure practice and "stickablility"! Ha!
Don't forget the Turkey Creek School field trip coming up this Wednesday. The children need to bring a sack lunch, unless they ordered a school one. We will leave around 8:45 and return around 2:15. Remember also that the admission price was raised to $5. Pictures are still $7. If they want to bring extra money for the gift shop, they can. Dressing pioneer style is encouraged, but not mandatory. I am looking forward to it! The children will have a great day!!
The first round of student-led conferences are this Tuesday evening. On Friday, your child should have brought home a reminder with your time and day on it. They have worked so hard so far preparing for the conferences. Tuesday we will prepare a little more. :)
On Monday, I will not be there. My little guy has an eye specialist appointment.
Quote - Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think. Dale Carnegie
With our busy Apple Day on Friday, I didn't quiz the kids on last week's quote, so I will do that this Tuesday. Last week's quote was: Be a Fruit Loop in a world full of Cheerios Anonymous
Here is this week's agenda:
Reading - Guided reading groups, Scattergories, and 50 State Research
Spelling - Sounds of "o" List 6 on spellingcity.com The enriched list are the "L" words.
English - Plural Nouns.......We didn't get to it last week, but will for sure this week. We were busy preparing for student-led conferences which included writing a letter in "friendly-letter" format to you! That's the best kind of English......real life application English!!
Math - Subtracting large numbers, subtracting across zeros, estimating sums and differences.......They need lots of practice with these concepts believe it or not. They have really struggled with accuracy.
Social Studies - Oklahoma - Oil.....We are also making an Oklahoma Symbols flip book.
Science - Fossils, landforms, and caves
Remember to study multiplication facts with your child. We will still be taking speed multiplication tests for the next several weeks. We usually take them 2 to 4 times per week depending on our time. The kids need to study daily. Even if we don't take a test rain or shine, they either know them or they don't. It needs to stick in their brains for good, not just temporarily for the test. I have given some kids card tests, because they panic with the paper test, but actually know their facts well, so if they can recite them to me fast with the cards then I pass them on. After we are done with speed tests, I will give them mixed fact review sheets weekly to help ensure practice and "stickablility"! Ha!
Don't forget the Turkey Creek School field trip coming up this Wednesday. The children need to bring a sack lunch, unless they ordered a school one. We will leave around 8:45 and return around 2:15. Remember also that the admission price was raised to $5. Pictures are still $7. If they want to bring extra money for the gift shop, they can. Dressing pioneer style is encouraged, but not mandatory. I am looking forward to it! The children will have a great day!!
The first round of student-led conferences are this Tuesday evening. On Friday, your child should have brought home a reminder with your time and day on it. They have worked so hard so far preparing for the conferences. Tuesday we will prepare a little more. :)
On Monday, I will not be there. My little guy has an eye specialist appointment.
Quote - Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think. Dale Carnegie
With our busy Apple Day on Friday, I didn't quiz the kids on last week's quote, so I will do that this Tuesday. Last week's quote was: Be a Fruit Loop in a world full of Cheerios Anonymous
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