Reading:
Story- Big Blue Ox
Phonics- short o and plurals
Story Elements- characters and setting
Spelling Words- got, mop, hop, ox, mom, rock, hot, pop, lock, pot, on, are
Here is a site to practice the spelling words this week:
http://www.spellingtraining.com/index.html?&abl&sbh&rbh&bf&rbl&hbh&mbdp&hbl&sbs&qbdp&cbe&otv
High Frequency Words- at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, word
Grammar- Declarative sentences
Math:
We will be learning how to add 3 numbers ( 2+ 5+ 4= 11)
We will be reviewing addition and subtraction up to 20.
Your child should to be able to tell what is one more and two more: (What is one more than 19? What is two more than 12?)
Your child will need to tell what is one less and two less. (What is one less than 17? What is two less than 12?) Use your 120 chart to practice with your child.
Social Science:
We are starting the AMSTI kit- Balance and Motion. This week we will begin learning about how to balance items using counter weights.
Important Information:
September 1- Labor Day- No School
September 4- PTO meeting: Teacher introductions
September 8- Parent Report Day- This meeting is only 15 minutes. Please note that your teacher has a list of things we need to go over during this 15 minutes. Please be mindful that we have appointments after your time. If you think you will need more time please let your teacher know. You may need to meet on a different day. Reminder notes will be going home soon!
September 11- Gotcha Party
September 17- school pictures
Friday, August 29, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Week of August 25-29
Choir notes went home on Aug. 21. Choir sign up is first come first serve. Please return the form as soon as possible. Remember you don't pay until October.
Reading:
Story- Pig in a Wig
Phonics- short I and final x
Story Elements- characters and setting
Spelling Words- did, fix, in, it, lip, mix, pin, sit, six, wig, you, was
High Frequency Words- he, as, was, with, for, his, on, they, are, I
Grammar- Sentences
Math:
We will be learning addition and subtraction up to 20.
Your child will need to be able to tell what is one more and two more: (What is one more than 19? What is two more than 12?)
Your child will need to tell what is one less and two less. (What is one less than 17? What is two less than 12?) Use your 120 chart to practice with your child.
Social Science:
We will be learning about living and non living things. We are also going to be learning about how to classify animals. (mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians)
Important Information:
August 26- Shaved Ice $1.50 (cash only)
September 4- Labor Day- No School
September 8- Parent Report Day- This meeting is only 15 minutes. Please note that your teacher has a list of things we need to go over during this 15 minutes. Please be mindful that we have appointments after your time. If you think you will need more time please let your teacher know. You may need to meet on a different day.
Notes will be going home soon! You will need to return then as soon as possible.
Reading:
Story- Pig in a Wig
Phonics- short I and final x
Story Elements- characters and setting
Spelling Words- did, fix, in, it, lip, mix, pin, sit, six, wig, you, was
High Frequency Words- he, as, was, with, for, his, on, they, are, I
Grammar- Sentences
Math:
We will be learning addition and subtraction up to 20.
Your child will need to be able to tell what is one more and two more: (What is one more than 19? What is two more than 12?)
Your child will need to tell what is one less and two less. (What is one less than 17? What is two less than 12?) Use your 120 chart to practice with your child.
Social Science:
We will be learning about living and non living things. We are also going to be learning about how to classify animals. (mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians)
Important Information:
August 26- Shaved Ice $1.50 (cash only)
September 4- Labor Day- No School
September 8- Parent Report Day- This meeting is only 15 minutes. Please note that your teacher has a list of things we need to go over during this 15 minutes. Please be mindful that we have appointments after your time. If you think you will need more time please let your teacher know. You may need to meet on a different day.
Notes will be going home soon! You will need to return then as soon as possible.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Week of August 18-22
The lunchroom staff has asked if your child eats breakfast that they have their lunch number on their book bag.
Language Arts:
Story : Sam, Come Back
Sounds: short a and final ck
Story elements: characters and setting
Spelling Words: am, at, back, bat, can, cat, dad, mad, ran, sack, of, and
High Frequency Words:
the, in, of, is, and, you, a, that, to , it
Grammar: sentences begin with a capital letter and end with correct punctuation
A copy of our weekly story has been put in your child's weekly folder. Your child's homework is to read this story every night. Help them sound out the words. You can make a list of words they consistently have trouble with and make flash cards for them to review these words.
After reading the story ask your child questions about the story.
Who are the characters? What happens first, next, and last? Where does the story take place?
These are great questions to ask about any story.
Spelling homework has also been put in the daily folder. Spelling homework will be due on Friday, Aug. 22.
Important test information this week:
The reading test this week will not count. This test will be used to help your child understand how the reading test will be administered. Explicit directions will be given during this test. Also, testing expectations will also be explained, for example no talking, keep your eyes on your own paper, ect.
Spelling test will not count this quarter. It is important that your child write the letters correctly. backwards letters and letters not formed correctly will be marked wrong.
Math:
We will be learning about patterns, composing numbers (addition) and decomposing numbers (subtraction), reviewing number words to twenty, different ways to represent a number.
We are exploring number sense this week. We want your child to understand what numbers really represent. If they understand that they can add and subtract with better understanding. For example, your child will be able to tell how to represent any number-
Let's use the number 5:
you can write the number, word, tally marks, draw a picture, use a ten frame, find shapes that have 5 sides, math problems equaling 5- here is an example:
Social Science:
We will be learning all about me!
Important Reminders:
Aug. 22- PTO Movie Night from 5-8:
fliers were sent home last week. Please check your child's folder for the flyer.
Sept. 4- Labor Day- No School
Sept. 8- Parent Report Day- No school for students
If your child is going home a different way your must send a note.
All checks need your phone number on them.
Language Arts:
Story : Sam, Come Back
Sounds: short a and final ck
Story elements: characters and setting
Spelling Words: am, at, back, bat, can, cat, dad, mad, ran, sack, of, and
High Frequency Words:
the, in, of, is, and, you, a, that, to , it
Grammar: sentences begin with a capital letter and end with correct punctuation
A copy of our weekly story has been put in your child's weekly folder. Your child's homework is to read this story every night. Help them sound out the words. You can make a list of words they consistently have trouble with and make flash cards for them to review these words.
After reading the story ask your child questions about the story.
Who are the characters? What happens first, next, and last? Where does the story take place?
These are great questions to ask about any story.
Spelling homework has also been put in the daily folder. Spelling homework will be due on Friday, Aug. 22.
Important test information this week:
The reading test this week will not count. This test will be used to help your child understand how the reading test will be administered. Explicit directions will be given during this test. Also, testing expectations will also be explained, for example no talking, keep your eyes on your own paper, ect.
Spelling test will not count this quarter. It is important that your child write the letters correctly. backwards letters and letters not formed correctly will be marked wrong.
Math:
We will be learning about patterns, composing numbers (addition) and decomposing numbers (subtraction), reviewing number words to twenty, different ways to represent a number.
We are exploring number sense this week. We want your child to understand what numbers really represent. If they understand that they can add and subtract with better understanding. For example, your child will be able to tell how to represent any number-
Let's use the number 5:
you can write the number, word, tally marks, draw a picture, use a ten frame, find shapes that have 5 sides, math problems equaling 5- here is an example:
Social Science:
We will be learning all about me!
Important Reminders:
Aug. 22- PTO Movie Night from 5-8:
fliers were sent home last week. Please check your child's folder for the flyer.
Sept. 4- Labor Day- No School
Sept. 8- Parent Report Day- No school for students
If your child is going home a different way your must send a note.
All checks need your phone number on them.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Week of August 11-15
This week your child will be getting to know their new classmates. The yellow pod teachers have planned many fun activities this week to review letters and sounds. Your child will also be reviewing color words and number words to twenty. Your child will also be reviewing and learning the school and classroom rules.
Reading:
Letters E-H will be reviewed this week. The students will review these letter sounds and will practice writing each of these letters. We will read poems and watch short videos about these letters.
Each day stories will be read to the students. We will have discussions about the characters, plot, and the settings of each story.
Math:
Number words to 20 will be learned. Students will be able to read, write, and match these numbers. Color words will also be reviewed this week. Students will be able to read the following words:
red, orange, purple, blue, green, black, brown, white, yellow, and pink.
Social Science:
All About Me- We will be learning about ourselves and our favorite things.
Important Information:
Movie night for Aug. 15 has been cancelled.
Gotcha party kickoff will be Friday, Aug. 15 at 1:40 in the gym
This week your child will be getting to know their new classmates. The yellow pod teachers have planned many fun activities this week to review letters and sounds. Your child will also be reviewing color words and number words to twenty. Your child will also be reviewing and learning the school and classroom rules.
Reading:
Letters E-H will be reviewed this week. The students will review these letter sounds and will practice writing each of these letters. We will read poems and watch short videos about these letters.
Each day stories will be read to the students. We will have discussions about the characters, plot, and the settings of each story.
Math:
Number words to 20 will be learned. Students will be able to read, write, and match these numbers. Color words will also be reviewed this week. Students will be able to read the following words:
red, orange, purple, blue, green, black, brown, white, yellow, and pink.
Social Science:
All About Me- We will be learning about ourselves and our favorite things.
Important Information:
Movie night for Aug. 15 has been cancelled.
Gotcha party kickoff will be Friday, Aug. 15 at 1:40 in the gym
Friday, August 1, 2014
Week of August 4- 8
This week your child will be getting to know their new classmates. The yellow pod teachers have planned many fun activities this week to review letters and sounds. Your child will also be reviewing color words and number words to ten. Your child will also be reviewing and learning the school and classroom rules.
Reading:
Letters A-D will be reviewed this week. The students will review these letter sounds and will practice writing each of these letters. We will read poems and watch short videos about these letters.
Each day stories will be read to the students. We will have discussions about the characters, plot, and the settings of each story.
Math:
Number words to 10 will be learned. Students will be able to read, write, and match these numbers. Color words will also be learned this week. Students will be able to read the following words:
red, orange, purple, blue, green, black, brown, white, yellow, and pink.
Social Science:
School and classroom rules will be taught.
Homework:
This will be sent home on Thursday: please write on the paper that your child brings home about the origin of their name. (For example if the name is a family name, named after a special place, etc.)
On Friday, your teacher will need the following items sent in to school: apple slices, grapes, chocolate wafer cookies. Your teacher will send home a sign up slip this week. Please let her know which item you can send on Friday.
Reading:
Letters A-D will be reviewed this week. The students will review these letter sounds and will practice writing each of these letters. We will read poems and watch short videos about these letters.
Each day stories will be read to the students. We will have discussions about the characters, plot, and the settings of each story.
Math:
Number words to 10 will be learned. Students will be able to read, write, and match these numbers. Color words will also be learned this week. Students will be able to read the following words:
red, orange, purple, blue, green, black, brown, white, yellow, and pink.
Social Science:
School and classroom rules will be taught.
Homework:
This will be sent home on Thursday: please write on the paper that your child brings home about the origin of their name. (For example if the name is a family name, named after a special place, etc.)
On Friday, your teacher will need the following items sent in to school: apple slices, grapes, chocolate wafer cookies. Your teacher will send home a sign up slip this week. Please let her know which item you can send on Friday.
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