This Week's Happenings

12/19/16

Monday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Wednesday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Thursday: Day 5 > Library Class
*Friday: Day 6 > Art Class *Early Dismissal

*Students will be dismissed at 12:00. No snack needed.

The Spelling test will be on Tuesday. If your child needs to take this, please review the words in the tan notebook.

The children did a great job with the vocabulary words last week. If your child has a paper stapled to the front cover these are the words that need extra practice. I will be listening to those children again.

Topic 5 in math will conclude after the break. There will be a few lessons this week and we will wrap it up the first week in January. Keep reviewing all pages that come home.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log. When reading or listening to your child read, remember to use those strategies that we have worked on since the start of the school year. (Check for Understanding, Use the Pictures, Flip the Sound, and so many more…)

Reading Logs will be due when we return in January.

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material and Return Folders next year!**

School will reopen January 3, 2017.

WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

Tuesday (1/3) will be Day 7 > Phys. Ed. (wear sneakers)

This Week's Happenings

12/12/16

Monday: Day 8 > Music Class
Tuesday: Day 9 > Computer Class
2 Hour Data Delay >>> Wednesday: NO Day!
Thursday: Day 10 > Book Exchange
Friday: Day 1 > Art Class

Today, the new spelling list was pre-assessed. If your child had all the words correct, you will not see this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words should be reviewed for the assessment. The assessment will take place next week.

The vocabulary words are still being assessed orally. This will continue throughout the week. We will also be adding our first group of words from Book 3. Keep reviewing these words in the BLUE notebook.

Topic 5 in math will add more strategies to find the sum for addition. No matter how many strategies your child is introduced to, memorizing the facts is the most beneficial. During this trimester, we will be focusing on math fluency because in the third trimester the students will be graded on it. Math fluency is like reading fluency. The facts need to be answered correctly, without hesitation. This will increase the number of facts completed. Look for more flashcards to come home !

On Thursday, the students will see a show called Brainshow Mania! Ask your son/daughter about it. In the past it has been a lot of fun.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log. When reading or listening to your child read, remember to use those strategies that we have worked on since the start of the school year. (Check for Understanding, Use the Pictures, Flip the Sound, and so many more…)

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have an astonishing week!

Monday (12/19) will be Day 2 > Phys. Ed. (wear sneakers)

This Week's Happenings

12/5/16

Monday: Day 3 > Music Class
Tuesday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Wednesday: Day 5 > Library Class
Thursday: Day 6 > Art Class
Friday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed. (wear sneakers)

A Decodable Reader will be in the take-home folder today.

The spelling test for those that need to take it will be Tuesday. There will not be a new list this week.

Vocabulary words in the blue notebook will be assessed this week.

The Reading book will be sent home to read any story you choose. Your child should be able to read these to you without any hesitation, so listen for fluency and expression.

Topic 4 tests will be in the Friday Folder.

Topic 5 was introduced today. It is Addition Facts to 20. We will be exploring more strategies for addition.

The flashcards that were brought home this past weekend should be reviewed until they become memorized. Please make sure that your child has the correct answer on each card. Thank you!

The students are seeing the NED Show on Friday.

Saturday is the Choral Concert. First Grade performs at 11:00.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day.

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material, Sign Green Signature Page and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have an unbelievable week!

Monday (12/12) will be Day 8 > Music Class

This Week's Happenings

11/28/16

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Wednesday: Day 10 > Book Exchange
Thursday: Day 1 > Art Class
Friday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed. (wear sneakers)

The new spelling list was pre-assessed today. If your child had all the words correct, you will not see this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words should be reviewed for the assessment. This will not take place until next Tuesday (12/6).

The last set of words will be added to the Blue notebook on Wednesday. Review these with your child.

Topic 4 Addition and Subtraction Facts to 12 will be assessed on Thursday. The Reteaching page will come home on Wednesday to practice the skills. This test will not be in the Friday Folders until next week.

If all goes well, the children will be bringing home flashcards to practice the math facts. Please review these so that they become memorized. The goal is to achieve fluency with our math facts to 18.

Reading logs should be turned in by Wednesday.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day.

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material, Sign Green Signature Page and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have an incredible week!

Monday (12/5) will be Day 3 > Music Class

This Week's Happenings

11/21/16


Monday: Day 6 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Early Dismissal 12:00>Wednesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Thursday: No School
Friday: No School
Monday: No School

REPORT CARD DAY! Please review the report. You may keep this, but sign and send back the envelope tomorrow.

Today we assessed our spelling words. We will not get a new list until 11/29.

We have now moved into the time of year that all of the students will be reading the comprehension tests on their own. The only support I will give is reading the questions if needed.

The comprehension and written response (not graded yet) will be completed tomorrow.

Please continue to read/review the words in the BLUE notebook. Our last set of words will be given after Thanksgiving. I will let you know when I am ready to orally test all of Book 2 words.

Topic 4 in math is almost complete. We will have one lesson this week and wrap it up next week. The assessment will be on 12/1, but if something in our schedule changes, it may have to be moved. I will keep you posted if it is going to be on a different day.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log. When reading or listening to your child read, remember to use those strategies that we have worked on since the start of the school year. (Check for Understanding, Use the Pictures, Flip the Sound, and so many more…)

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**NO Friday Folder this week.**

I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday (11/29) will be Day 9 > Computer Class

This Week's Happenings

11/14/16

Monday: Day 1 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 5 > Library Class


Today we assessed our spelling words, comprehension skills and completed a written response. Look for these in the Friday Folder.

The new spelling list will be pre-assessed on Tuesday. If your child had all the words correct, you will not see this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words should be reviewed for the assessment. This will not take place until next Monday.

Please continue to read/review the words in the BLUE notebook. These words are just to read, not spell. They will be written in the blue notebook Wednesday. Keep reviewing these. The end of book 2 is close. After we get one more set of words, I will listen to each student read them to me.

On Friday a decodable reader will be sent home to read for fluency. This will not need to be returned. Fluency is when it is read smoothly with expression and is understood.

Topic 4 is Addition and Subtraction Facts to 12. Please review all papers that come home. The subtraction lessons will be taught this week. So far all students are showing that they understand the concept of addition . We will start practicing our Plus 2 facts!

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log. When reading or listening to your child read, remember to use those strategies that we have worked on since the start of the school year. (Check for Understanding, Use the Pictures, Flip the Sound, and so many more…)

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.


**Review Friday Folder material, Sign Green Signature Page and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have a dazzling week!

Monday (11/21) will be Day 6 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

11/7/16

Monday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 8 > Music Class
2 Hour Data Delay >>> Wednesday: NO Day!
Thursday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 10 > Book Exchange


Today, the new spelling list was pre-assessed. If your child had all the words correct, you will not see this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words should be reviewed for the assessment. This will not take place until next Monday, due to the Data Delay.

Please continue to read/review the words in the BLUE notebook. These words are just to read, not spell. They will be written in the blue notebook Tuesday. This is our fourth set of words. After we have all six sets of words, I will listen to each student read these to me, so keep reviewing them.

On Friday a decodable reader will be sent home to read for fluency. This will not need to be returned. Fluency is when it is read smoothly with expression and is understood.

Topic 4 is Addition and Subtraction Facts to 12. Please review all papers that come home. We will be working on strategies used to add and subtract. Your child will choose the strategy that works best for him/her. Our goal is to get the right answer, so however we reach that is an individual choice. Eventually, these will be memorized, that is why it is so important to learn these simple facts now. Keep practicing doubles and plus 1 facts.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log. When reading or listening to your child read, remember to use those strategies that we have worked on since the start of the school year. (Check for Understanding, Use the Pictures, Flip the Sound, and so many more…)

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material, Sign Green Signature Page and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have an astounding week!

Monday (11/14) will be Day 1 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

10/31/16
Monday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Wednesday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Thursday: Day 5 > Library Class
Friday: Day 6 > Art Class


Today, the new spelling list was pre-assessed. If your child had all the words correct, you will not see this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words should be reviewed for the Friday assessment.

Please continue to read/review the words in the BLUE notebook. These words are just to read, not spell. The second set of Book 2 words will be written in the blue notebook Tuesday. You will only see new words once a week from this point forward. After we have all six sets of words, I will listen to each student read these to me, so keep reviewing them. (If you looked for new words last week, you wouldn’t have found them. This week there will be two new lists.)

On Thursday a decodable reader will be sent home to read for fluency. This will not need to be returned. Fluency is when it is read smoothly with expression and is understood.

Topic 3 is only 5 Lessons, our last one will be on Tuesday. So, on Wednesday the Review page will come home and the test is on Thursday. Also, practice math facts – doubles and plus 1 facts. We are working toward committing these to our memory.

Book Order Forms are due Friday, November 4.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

Turn in Reading Logs tomorrow. I will be sending home Pizza Hut coupons in the Friday Folder.

We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.


**Review Friday Folder material and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have a remarkable week!

Monday (11/7) will be Day 7 > Phys. Ed. – WEAR SNEAKERS!

This Week's Happenings

10/24/16

Monday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Wednesday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Thursday: Day 10 > Book Exchange
Friday: Day 1 > Art Class

Red Ribbon Week: If you misplaced your October calendar, here you go>Tuesday Sock it to drugs-Wear crazy Socks, Wednesday-Turn your back on drugs-Wear your clothes backwards, Thursday-”Hairs” to a drug free life-Crazy hair day, Friday-NS Spirit Dress

The Spelling test will be on Thursday. If your child had all the words correct today, you will not see this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words should be reviewed for the Thursday assessment.

Please continue to read/review the words in the blue notebook. These words are just to read, not spell. The second set of Book 2 words will be written in the blue notebook Tuesday. You will only see new words once a week from this point forward. After we have all six sets of words, I will listen to each student read these to me, so keep reviewing them.

On Wednesday a decodable reader will be sent home to read for fluency. This will not need to be returned. The students know all of these words so this story should be able to be read fluently. Fluency is when it is read smoothly with expression and is understood.

Great Job on the math test by everyone!!!! Topic 3 has begun, Using 10 frames, recognizing and representing numbers on a 10 frame, finding missing parts of 10. Continue to look over these pages. Also, practice math facts – doubles and plus 1 facts. It is very beneficial to have your child memorize these because as the facts get higher, it will be more difficult to use our fingers.

Book Order Forms will be sent home this week. They will be due Friday, November 4.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

PLEASE SEND IN YOUR CHILD’S COSTUME IN A BAG ON FRIDAY.

**Review Friday Folder material and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have a noteworthy week!

Monday (10/31) will be Day 2 > Phys. Ed. – WEAR SNEAKERS!

This Week's Happenings

10/17/16

Monday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Wednesday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Thursday: Day 5 > BOOK FAIR SHOPPING DAY
Friday: Day 6 > Art Class


Please send in Book Fair money in an envelope marked with your child’s name and ‘Book Fair’ on it. This can be sent in any time during the week.

The Spelling test will be on Thursday. If your child had all the words correct last week, you would not have seen this TAN notebook. For the children who had errors, these words were given on 10/13, they will be retested. Please review them for the test on Thursday.

I will be reassessing the words in the blue notebook this week, for those children who did not know all Book 1 words. It would really benefit your child to have them read these to you.

The first set of Book 2 words have been written in the blue notebook. You will only see new words once a week from this point forward. After we have all six sets of words, I will listen to each student read these to me, so keep reviewing them. 

The Subtraction unit in math will be assessed on Wednesday. There will be a review page in the Take-Home folder on Tuesday. Review this to prepare for the test.

Topic 3 in math will be introduced, FIVE AND TEN RELATIONSHIPS, look for the first page to be in the folder. We will really get into this topic next week.


Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the GREEN Signature page and Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have a remarkable week!

Monday (10/24) will be Day 7 > Phys. Ed. – WEAR SNEAKERS!

Red Ribbon week begins on 10/24 – Sweats Day, it really works out for us.

This Week's Happenings

10/10/16

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Day 9 > Computer Class
TWO HOUR DELAY>>>Wednesday: No Day
Thursday: Day 10 > Book Exchange
Friday: Day 1 > Art Class

While wrapping up Book 1 I have noticed that most children know all of the vocabulary words! For those that didn’t know every word, I will send a list home for you to work on, so if a list does not come home, then just review the new words. If all goes well, new words will be in the blue notebook on Friday.

On Wednesday Book 1 will be sent home. Read any/all stories with your child. You can take turns reading page by page or your child can read the whole story to you. This book can stay home until Friday. You may add these stories to your reading log.

Use the reading strategies that we have been working on when your son/daughter is reading. Look for them to have comprehension and fluency. These are stories they are familiar with so asking comprehension questions should be simple for them to answer. The more they read the same story, the more fluency will increase.

We will continue Subtraction, keep reviewing those pages that come home. Also, the facts that we have been working on need to be memorized. Practice the doubles and plus 1 facts.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

**Review Friday Folder material. Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have an amazing week!

Monday (10/17) will be Day 2 > Phys. Ed. – WEAR SNEAKERS!

This Week's Happenings

10/3/16

Monday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Tuesday: Day 5 > Library Class
Wednesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Thursday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed. >>
Friday: Day 8 > Music Class and Pep Rally!

On Tuesday, a Vocabulary Notebook (blue) will be in the Take Home Folder. Your child should be able to read these words without hesitation. This will be homework at least once a week. We will add new words with each new story.

Look for the Decodable Reader in the Take Home Folder this week. Please have your child read this to you several times. Fluency is our goal for these books. The more your child reads them, the more fluent they will become. (Fluency is when it is read smoothly with expression and is understood.)

Subtraction is still our topic in math. Review the pages that come home. Also, the children are practicing addition facts. We have done the doubles and plus 1s(0+0, 1+1, 2+2 and 2+1, 3+1, 4+1 etc.).

If you have not handed in your September Reading Log, I will still except them until tomorrow.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

SPIRIT WEEK – Please refer to the page that came home in the Friday Folder for the ‘special day’.

**Review Friday Folder material. Return Folders on Tuesday!**

(No School on Monday, October 10)

I hope you have an unbelievable week!

Tuesday(10/11) will be Day 9 > Computers

This Week's Happenings

9/26/16

Monday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Tuesday: Day 10 > Book Exchange
Wednesday: Day 1 > Art Class
Thursday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Friday: Day 3 > Music Class

In Language Arts, we have been reading stories from our first book. Our focus has been short vowels. We will continue to work on Book 1 skills and stories for this week. You saw two Decodable Readers in your child’s Take Home Folder on Friday. There will be three more that come home this week. Please have your child read these to you and they may be added to your reading log.

The class is still working on reading strategies. As you read with your child, try to use the terminology on the page that was sent home.

Our first Math Assessment was WONDERFUL! The children really focused and everyone earned an Advanced rating. I am very happy and looking forward to the next topic which is Subtraction. These pages will be in the Take Home Folder each day we complete a lesson. It will be helpful if you review these concepts to prepare for the next test.

Hopefully, we will be wrapping up Chapter 1 in Science. We are discussing questioning, tools, safety and more in this chapter.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

**Review Friday Folder material. Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have an incredible week!

Monday(10/3) will be Day 4 >Computers

This Week's Happenings

9/19/16

Monday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Tuesday: Day 5 > Library Class
Wednesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Thursday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed. >>
Friday: Day 8 > Music Class


So sorry, I did not get the Reading Strategies into the Friday Folder. I will have them in this Friday’s Folder. Again, please review and use these as you read with your child.

In Language Arts, reading strategies are still our focus. Our stamina is almost up to the limit for group time success! We will begin using our Daily 5 groups this week. Ask your children about the Daily 5 centers. I bet they will do a great job explaining.

For Math, our first assessment will be on Wednesday. Review the page that comes home on Tuesday to prepare for the test. Please sign and return the test in the Friday Folder.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day. After reading the book, add it to the Reading Log.

Book Orders due Tuesday, September 20. If you are ordering online, you need to use our class code, HFPD2. I know some of you already ordered so it must be working alright. Otherwise, send in the form and money in an envelope with your child’s name. Thank you!

**Review Friday Folder material. Return Folders on Monday!**
I hope you have a fantastic week!
Monday(9/26) will be Day 9>Computers

This Week's Happenings

9/12/16

Monday: Day 10 > Book Exchange
Tuesday: Day 1 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed. >> sneakers
Thursday: Day 3 > Music Class
Friday: Day 4 > Computer Class


In Language Arts, reading strategies are our focus. The students will learn a few more and on Friday you will find a list of what we have been working on in the Friday Folder. Please review and use these as you read with your child.

We are doing a super job building our stamina for group time. This week we will discover another group, Listening to Reading.

For Math, addition is still our topic. This week the pages that you see will look a little different. Please take a look and examine any errors on the pages that come home in the Take-Home Folder.

In Science we will continue with Chapter 1. One day this week vocabulary cards will be coming home. These are yours to keep. Review these once a week until new cards come home.

Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent. This is considered HOMEWORK every single day.

*Please look for the September Reading Log in the Take Home Folder today. This is where you record all the books you are reading for homework. Read the note pertaining to the Log and if you have any questions just let me know.

Book Orders are coming home tomorrow. If you choose to order, send a check in an envelope with your child’s name on it. The due date will be next week, Tuesday, September 20.

**Review Friday Folder material. Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have a pleasant week!

Monday(9/19) will be Day 5>Library

This Week's Happenings

9/5/16

Monday: Labor Day
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class


In Language Arts, the students have been learning important reading strategies. Ask your child about…Check for Understanding-this is when we stop reading after a few pages and try to remember what we have read so far. If we are not sure then we Back Up and Reread. Using the Pictures on each page will lead to understanding as well.


Another strategy we will review for this week will be Cross Checking for Accuracy. When we come upon a word that we are not sure of, after we attempt to sound it out, we ask ourselves, (1) Does is look right? (2) Does it sound right? (3) Does it make sense?


For Math, we will be finding new ways to think about addition. The lessons are ways to make 6, 7, 8 and 9. Please take a look and examine any errors on the pages that come home in the Take-Home Folder.


In Science we will discuss tools, materials and questioning that scientists use.


Don’t Forget! Reading any material that interests your child is excellent.

**Review Friday Folder material. Return Folders on Monday!**

I hope you have a delightful week!

Monday will be Day 10>Book Exchange

This Week's Happenings

5/23/16
Monday - Guidance
Tuesday - Art
Wednesday - Phys. Ed.
Thursday - Music
Friday - CARNIVAL DAY

Please continue to review the words in both the green and blue notebooks, as well as the math pages that are sent home daily.

Practice the math facts to 9 so that your child has them memorized.

Remember to read every night!

On Friday we will have our carnival, weather permitting, we will be outside so dress your child appropriately. Please apply sunscreen prior to coming to school. You may send in hats, sunglasses, etc. Hopefully we will need these accessories.

No School on Monday, May 30. Have a great Memorial Day!

Review all papers in the Friday Folder, sign it and send it back on Tuesday.

Have a wonderful week!

This Week's Happenings

5/16/16


Monday: Day 5 > Library Class
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class

Review the spelling words in the green notebook. Test is tomorrow.

Comprehension and written tests will be tomorrow, also. Please read “Tippy Toe Chick, Go” tonight.

There will be a Decodable Reader to read on Friday. This should be read several times so that the children do not need to sound out any words. Therefore, they will achieve appropriate fluency. Sign the book and send it back on Monday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out. I have been listening to the children read these words to me as a final assessment on vocabulary words.

We will be beginning Topic 15 Geometry this week. Please review any pages that come home.

We are still working on memorizing addition facts up to 9. Math fluency is just as important and necessary as reading fluency.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.


-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.


**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have an excellent week!

Monday (5/23) will be Day 10 > Guidance Class

This Week's Happenings

5/9/16


Monday: Day 5 > Guidance Class
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class

Review the spelling words in the green notebook. Test is tomorrow.

Comprehension and written tests will be tomorrow, also. Please read “Henry and Mudge” tonight.

There will be a Decodable Reader to read on Friday called “Chow”. This should be read several times so that the children do not need to sound out any words. Therefore, they will achieve appropriate fluency. Sign the book and send it back on Monday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 14 concludes this week. The review page will be coming home on Wednesday. The assessment will be Thursday.

Addition facts up to 9 should be memorized. This will not happen unless they are practiced at home. There are very few children who are able to give answers on sight. In second grade it is very helpful if the children do not need to take the time to figure out the addition problems.
Thanks for your cooperation.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.


-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

-Now that the weather is getting nicer, you may send hats and/or sunglasses to school with your child for recess.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have an exceptional week!

Monday (5/16) will be Day 5 > Library Class

This Week's Happenings

5/2/16

Monday: Day 5 > Library Class
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class

Review the spelling words in the green notebook.

There will be a Decodable Reader to read on Friday called “Helping at the Zoo”. This should be read several times so that the children do not need
to sound out any words. Therefore, they will achieve appropriate fluency. Sign the book and send it back on Monday.

No spelling, comprehension or written tests this week. All three will be on Monday, May 9. So remember to review the spelling words that are coming home today for next week.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 14 continues, in math; please review all pages that come home. Assessment will be next week.

Addition facts up to 9 should be memorized. This will not happen unless they are practiced at home. There are very few children who are able to give answers on sight. In second grade it is very helpful if the children do not need to take the time to figure out the addition problems.
Thanks for your cooperation.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

-Now that the weather is getting nicer, you may send hats and/or sunglasses to school with your child for recess.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a special week!

Monday (5/9) will be Day 10 > Guidance Class

This Week's Happenings

4/25/16

Monday: Day 10 > Guidance Class
Tuesday: Day 1 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 3 > Music Class
Friday: Day 4 > Computer Class

There will be a Decodable Reader to read Tuesday called “Sue’s Daydream”. This should be read several times so that the children do not need to sound out any words. Therefore, they will achieve appropriate fluency.

Read “Peter’s Chair” with your child Wednesday.

Review the spelling words in the green notebook. The test is Thursday. New words will be coming home on next week.

The comprehension and written tests will be on Thursday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 14 is Using Data to Answer Questions. Please review all pages that come home.

Addition facts up to 9 should be memorized. This will not happen unless they are practiced at home. There are very few children who are able to give answers on sight. In second grade it is very helpful if the children do not need to take the time to figure out the addition problems. Thanks for your cooperation.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-Now that the weather is getting nicer, you may send hats and/or sunglasses to school with your child for recess.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have an exceptional week!

Monday (5/2) will be Day 5 > Library Class

This Week's Happenings

4/18/16

Monday: Day 5 > Library Class
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class

There will be a Decodable Reader to read today called “The Gift”. This should be read several times so that the children do not need to sound out any words. Therefore, they will achieve appropriate fluency.

Review the spelling words in the green notebook. The test is Wednesday. New words will be coming home on Thursday.

Read “A Southern Ranch” with your child Tuesday.

The comprehension and written tests will be on Wednesday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 13 will be ending this week. Please practice telling time to the hour and half hour with your child. The assessment will be on Thursday.
Look for the review page in the take-home folder on Wednesday.

Topic 14 is Using Data to Answer Questions, this will begin on Friday.

Addition facts up to 9 should be memorized. This will not happen unless they are practiced at home. There are very few children who are able to give answers on sight. In second grade it is very helpful if the children do not need to take the time to figure out the addition problems. Thanks for your cooperation.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have an extraordinary week!

Monday (4/25) will be Day 10 > Guidance Class

This Week's Happenings

4/11/16

Monday: Day 10 > Guidance Class
Tuesday: Day 1 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 3 > Music Class
Friday: Day 4 > Computer Class

Your children had fantastic behavior on our field trip! I was so proud of them!

There will be a Decodable Reader to read today called “It’s Spring”. This should be read several times so that the children do not need to sound out any words. Therefore, they will achieve appropriate fluency.

Review the spelling words in the green notebook. The test is Wednesday. New words will be coming home on Thursday.

Read “A Trip to Washington DC” with your child Tuesday.

The comprehension and written tests will be on Wednesday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 12 assessment will be on Tuesday. Review the Reteaching page in the Take-Home Folder today.

Topic 13 is Telling Time. The students will be introduced to time to the hour and half hour. It also is on reading schedules.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a sensational week!

Monday (4/18) will be Day 5 > Library Class

This Week's Happenings

4/4/16

Monday: Day 5 > Library Class
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class

Sign the report card envelope and return only that portion to school. The actual card is yours to keep.

I was so pleased with the turn-out of donations for the Chinese Auction basket. We had a little more than half the class participate. If you are still interested in helping fill our basket, just send it in by Friday.

Review the spelling words in the green notebook. The test is tomorrow.

Read “Cinderella” with your child today.

The comprehension and written tests will be on Tuesday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 12 assessment will be next week. Continue to review all pages that come home.

There will not be a Decodable Reader this week.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

April Reading Logs will come home today. The March reward coupon will be in the Friday Folder. Keep reading and writing the books on the log.
Thank you for your cooperation.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a tremendous week!

Monday (4/11) will be Day 10 > Guidance Class

This Week's Happenings

3/28/16


Monday: Day 5 > Library Class
Tuesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 8 > Music Class
Friday: Day 9 > Computer Class


Please consider sending in a donation for our Auction Basket (sweet snack, salty snack or monetary) . Thank you to those who already sent something!


Review the spelling words in the green notebook. The test is tomorrow.


Read “Mama’s Birthday Present” with your child today.


The comprehension and written tests will be on Tuesday.


Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.


We began Topic 12 today. Changing gears with this topic, Length. We will be measuring with nonstandard units and rulers. Comparing lengths and indirect measurement will also be studied. Look for these pages to come home and correct any mistakes for homework.


A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Friday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign it after listening to your child read and send it back the next school day.


Homework is always to read every night with your child.


You can hand in your March Reading Log on Friday. The April log will come home next week. Keep Reading!


-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have an astounding week!

Monday (4/4) will be Day 5 > Library Class

This Week's Happenings

3/21/16

Monday: Day 6 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Friday: No School

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be next week, most likely on Tuesday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday (3/23). This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign it after listening to your child read and send it back to school the next day.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

One more lesson in Topic 9 coming home today. Tomorrow the reteaching page will be in the take-home folders. Please review this for the test on Wednesday.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your March Reading Log! Continue to use all the reading strategies you and your child have been working on all school year. Refer to the page that was sent home, this will really help those students who are still struggling.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Even though the temperatures are slowly rising outside, our room’s temperature does not.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a dazzling week and a Happy Easter!

Monday (3/28) will be Day 10 > Guidance Class

This Week's Happenings

3/14/16

Monday: Day 1 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 5 > Library Class(no book exchange due to kindergarten registration)

A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be Friday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “Where Are My Animal Friends?” on Thursday.

The comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Friday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 9 has just begun. It is still focusing on numbers to 100. Please review all pages and if there are items to be corrected, do it for homework and return it the next day.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your March Reading Log! Continue to use all the reading strategies you and your child have been working on all school year. Refer to the page that was sent home, this will really help those students who are still struggling.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a brilliant week!

Monday (3/21) will be Day 6 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

3/7/16

Monday: Day 6 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 10 > Guidance Class

A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be Friday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “I’m a Caterpillar” on Thursday.

The comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Friday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out. This is a homework assignment especially for those students who are not getting 5/5 or 4/5 on the comprehension tests.

Topic 8 Reteaching page is in the take-home folder today. Please review for the test tomorrow. Topic 9 begins Wednesday. This topic is focusing on how numbers to 100 can be compared and ordered. If your child has mistakes, please correct them for homework.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your March Reading Log!

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a majestic week!

Monday (3/14) will be Day 1 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

2/29/16

Monday: Day 1 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 5 > Library Class

*The comprehension test that will be in the Friday Folder will not be graded. The skill that it assesses is fact/opinion. This is the first exposure to fact/opinion for first grade so I read all questions and answers for them. When you review these you will notice quite a lot of children have a good grasp of this concept but because of it being their first experience, it will not affect those students who did not do as well.

A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency.
Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be Friday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “Frog and Toad” on Thursday.

The comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Friday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.
This is a homework assignment especially for those students who are not getting 5/5 or 4/5 on the comprehension tests.

Topic 8 in math continues… Friday the reteaching page will be brought home. Review this for the assessment that will be on Monday (3/7).

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your February Reading Log!

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday. **

I hope you have a grand week!

Monday (3/7) will be Day 6 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

2/22/16


Monday: Day 6 > Art Class
Tuesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 10 > Guidance Class


A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be Friday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “The Class Pet” on Thursday.

The comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Friday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 8 in math will begin this week. It is Understanding numbers higher than 10. Please review the pages each night. Correct mistakes for homework and send them back to school the next day.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your February Reading Log!


-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Tuesday.**

I hope you have an awe-inspiring week!

Monday(2/29) will be Day 1 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

2/15/16

Monday: No School –
Tuesday: No School – “Icy Roads” Day
Wednesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Friday: Day 5 > Library Class

A Decodable Reader is in the take-home folder today. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The spelling test will be on Friday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “Ruby in Her Own Time” on Thursday. (The written part of the test sometimes comes from the story.)

The comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Friday. This comprehension section will be totally completed by the students. I will not be reading any questions or answer choices.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 7 Reteaching page should be reviewed tonight for the test tomorrow.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your February Reading Log!

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Many children complained last week, so if he/she wears a short sleeve shirt, a sweater/jacket would help them be more comfortable.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday.**

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Monday(2/22) will be Day 6 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

2/8/16

Monday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Tuesday: Day 10 > Guidance Class
Wednesday: Day 1 > Art Class
Thursday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Friday and Monday(2/15): No School for students!


A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be Tuesday(2/16), so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “Ruby in Her Own Time” over the long weekend. (The written part of the test comes from the story.)

The comprehension and writing assessments will also be next Tuesday.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 7 lessons will continue, so as usual, review these and correct any mistakes for homework. On Wednesday the Reteaching page will be in the Friday Folder, please make sure your child understands these concepts for the test on Thursday.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Remember to write all books that you read on your February Reading Log!

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Many children complained last week, so if he/she wears a short sleeve shirt, a sweater/jacket would help them be more comfortable.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Tuesday.**

I hope you have a marvelous week!

Tuesday(2/16) will be Day 3 > Music Class

This Week's Happenings

2/1/16

Monday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Tuesday: Day 5 > Library Class
Wednesday: Day 6 > Art Class
Thursday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Friday: Day 8 > Music Class

A Decodable Reader will be coming home on Wednesday. This needs to be read several times to achieve accuracy and fluency. Please sign the back and send it back to school the next day.

The new spelling list will be brought home today. The test will be Friday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “A Place to Play” on Thursday. (The written part of the test comes from the story.)

The phonics, comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Friday. This comprehension section will be totally completed by the students. I will not be reading any questions or answer choices.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These words should be read on sight. They should not have to be sounded out.

Topic 7 lessons will continue, so as usual, review these and correct any mistakes for homework. There will be more addition flashcards coming home this week. These are to be kept at home and practiced a few times during the week.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. February Reading Logs were in the Friday Folder last week so keep reading, record your books and send them back when complete!

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Many children complained last week, so if he/she wears a short sleeve shirt, a sweater/jacket would help them be more comfortable.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday.**

I hope you have an amazing week!

Monday will be Day 9 > Computer Class

This Week's Happenings

1/26/16
Monday: Snow Day
Tuesday: Day 1 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Day 3 > Music Class
Friday: Day 4 > Computers

The spelling test will be Thursday, so practice the words in the green notebook if necessary.

Please listen to your child read “Honey Bees” on Wednesday. (The written part of the test comes from the story.)

The phonics, comprehension and writing assessments will also be on Thursday. This comprehension section will be totally completed by the students. I will not be reading any questions or answer choices.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook.

Topic 6 test will be tomorrow. The Review page will be in the take-home folder today.

Topic 7 will begin on Thursday. Topic 7 is Counting and Number Patterns to 120.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Many children complained last week, so if he/she wears a short sleeve shirt, a sweater/jacket would help them be more comfortable.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday.**

I hope you have a fantastic week!

Monday will be Day 5 > Library Class

This Week's Happenings

1/18/16

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Wednesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 9 > Computers
Friday: Day 10 > Guidance Class

The spelling test will be tomorrow so practice the words in the green notebook.

Listen to your child read “Life in the Forest”. The comprehension and writing portion of the assessments will be tomorrow also.

This will be the last comprehension assessment that will be read by me. The students will be responsible for reading the story, questions and answer choices next week. All extra practice you can give your child reading will be helpful.

Remember to review the words in the blue notebook. These are the vocabulary and high-frequency words for the stories we read. Learning these words will help your child with understanding of the text.

We will continue the lessons in Topic 6. This topic is focused on subtraction, along with related facts and fact families. Review the pages that come home and practice the addition flashcards that will come home later this week.

Homework is always to read every night with your child.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood. Many children complained last week, so if he/she wears a short sleeve shirt, a sweater/jacket would help them be more comfortable.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday.**

I hope you have an astounding week!

Monday will be Day 1 > Art Class

This Week's Happenings

1/11/16

Monday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 3 > Music Class
Wednesday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Thursday: Day 5 > Library Class
Friday: Day 6 > Art Class

We will be taking our second Dibels benchmark this week. Therefore our Reading/Phonics and Spelling work will be stretched out into next week.

Spelling words were given today. The test will be next week, so practice the words that were misspelled on the pretest. These words are in the green notebook.

Vocabulary words will be sent home on Tuesday. Please review these new words, in the blue notebook, as well as the last few groups given. These need to be read orally only.

Thursday a decodable reader will come home. Please listen to your child read this several times. Don’t forget to sign and return it on Friday.

The comprehension/phonics/spelling tests will be given next week. As it looks right now, on Tuesday, if there are no schedule interruptions.

Topic 6 has begun. This topic is on subtraction and strategies used to find subtraction facts. Please review the pages that come home in the take-home folders. Also, practice the addition facts to 20.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Have your son/daughter read to you and you read to them. Their reading skills will only get better with practice. Completing this homework assignment will help your child with the comprehension skills needed to do well on the assessments.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday.**

I hope you have an extraordinary week!

Monday will be Day 7 > Phys. Ed. (Sneakers!)

Remember, our schedule is always subject to change.

This Week's Happenings

1/4/16

Monday: Day 7 > Phys. Ed.
Tuesday: Day 8 > Music Class
Wednesday: Day 9 > Computer Class
Thursday: Day 10 > Guidance Class
Friday: Day 1 > Art Class

Spelling words were given today. The test will be on Friday so practice the words that were misspelled on the pretest. These words are in the green notebook.

Vocabulary words will be sent home on Tuesday. Please review these new words, in the blue notebook, as well as the last few groups given. These need to be read orally only.

The Topic 5 math assessment on addition fact strategies will be Wednesday. The review page will be sent home on Tuesday. Remember to go over the strategies but also practice the addition facts to 20.

Topic 6 will begin on Thursday. This topic is on subtraction and strategies used to find subtraction facts.

The tests for phonics and comprehension will be on Friday. They will be in next week’s folder. The students are reading the story section on their own. When we begin the third marking period, the whole test will be completed independently. The students will be responsible for reading the story, questions and answers by themselves.

Homework is always to read every night with your child. Have your son/daughter read to you and you read to them. Their reading skills will only get better with practice. Completing this homework assignment will help your child with the comprehension skills needed to do well on the assessments.

-Don’t forget that our room is chilly at times. Please send in a jacket, sweatshirt or sweater WITHOUT a hood.

-We will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or below 40 degrees so send your son/daughter with weather appropriate clothing.

**Review Friday Folder material. Sign the back page and return on Monday.**

I hope you have a remarkable week!

Monday will be Day 2 > Phys. Ed. (Sneakers!)