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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Oct. 27- Oct. 31

Hi Parents and Families! Stay tuned for more coming in November,
here are a few things we have going on this week:

Continue AR and Khan Academy:
I encourage you to continue helping your child to use AR (Accelerated Reader) and Khan Academy at home. We use both programs on a daily basis in class and the kids are really excelling!

Harvest Party: Friday, October 31
We will be having a short harvest party on Friday from 2-3 in our class. Students will be rotating through several fun centers that include crafts, snacks, and decorating! Feel free to join in the fun if you are able! We are encouraging students to wear their costumes for Trick-or Treating in the evening, not at school!

Book Fair: November 4-7
This is a great opportunity to support our school and get an early jump on some Christmas shopping by getting books at our Book Fair, come see what is available!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, November 4-7
  I am really looking forward to meeting with you all and discussing how the first quarter has been for your child. Conference days are half-days, students are dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Cross-Walk will be available until 6:00 p.m. and free only for your designated conference time. Contact me with any questions!
The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:
coach, road, bowl, glow, slow, row, toe, goes, clever, store
Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 3.5, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- 5 Definitions, Math- 3.6, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- Wordsearch, Math- 3.7, Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling- ABC Order, Math- 3.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Oct. 20- Oct. 24

Hi Parents and Families! I hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend. Our field trip was a huge success, thank you to all the parents that drove and/or chaperoned! 
Here are a few things we have going on this week and beyond:

Chapel: Monday, October 20
All are welcome to attend our K-2 chapel service this Monday. Chapel begins at 2:25 p.m. in Monscheke Hall.

Pumpkin Mania: Wednesday, October 22
On Wednesday we are going to learn as much about a pumpkin as we can, weight, circumference, how many seeds etc. Ideally each table would benefit from 2 large pumpkins each (a total of 6 large pumpkins). If you'd be willing to donate a pumpkin, drop it off in the class on Monday or Tuesday, thank you!
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, November 4-7
  I am really looking forward to meeting with you all and discussing how the first quarter has been for your child. Conference days are half-days, students are dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Cross-Walk will be available until 6:00 p.m. and free only for your designated conference time. Contact me with any questions!
 
The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:
lie, pie, tie, sight, right, lightning, dry, cry, safe
 
Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 3.1, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- 5 Definitions, Math- 3.2, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- 10 Sentences, Math- 3.3, Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling- ABC Order, Math- 3.4, Reading- 15 minutes

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Oct. 13- Oct. 16

Hi Parents, Families and Friends! We have a busy week ahead, check-out what we have going on!

October Book Order Due: Monday, October 13th
If you'd like to order books in the month of October please return the order form to me or place the order online by Monday, October 13th. I will not be sending home a November Scholastic Book Order do to the fact that we will have the Book Fair on campus during that month.
Field Trip: Monday, October 13th
 Please make sure that your child has his/her own lunch Monday, wears closed-toed shoes, and comfortable long pants or leggings. Also, if your child is not 8 years old, he/she will need to ride in a booster seat, please make sure your child brings one to school on the day of the trip.We are planning on leaving school around 8:45 a.m. and returning around 12:15 p.m.
NO SCHOOL: Friday, October 17
 No school for students, teachers will be attending an in-service. Enjoy the long weekend!
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, November 4-7
  I am really looking forward to meeting with you all and discussing how the first quarter has been for your child. Conference days are half-days, students are dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Cross-Walk will be available until 6:00 p.m. and free only for your designated conference time. Contact me with any questions!
The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:
eager, leaf, seat, mean, feast, queen, speech, sweetly, peeked, seek
Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 2.14, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- Word Search, Math- Chpt. 2 Review, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- NO MATH (test in class), Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: NO HOMEWORK

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Oct. 6- Oct.10

Hi Parents, Families and Friends! Here are a few things we have coming up in the next few weeks, please let me know if you have any questions!

October Book Order Due: Monday, October 13th
If you'd like to order books in the month of October please return the order form to me or place the order online by Monday, October 13th. I will not be sending home a November Scholastic Book Order due to the fact that we will have the Book Fair on campus during that month.

Field Trip: Monday, October 13th
Thank you to all the parents who have submitted the permission slips for their child and have volunteered to drive or chaperone. I will be contacting those willing to participate this next week to finalize details. Please make sure that your child has his/her own lunch on the day of the field trip, wears closed-toed shoes, and comfortable long pants or leggings. Also, if your child is not 8 years old, he/she will need to ride in a booster seat, please make sure your child brings one to school on the day of the trip.

NO SCHOOL: Friday, October 17
 No school for students, teachers will be attending an in-service. Enjoy the long weekend!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, November 4-7
A parent/teacher conference form will be going home this week with your student. Please confirm the date and time, let me know if you need to re-schedule. I am really looking forward to meeting with you all and discussing how the first quarter has been for your child. Conference days are half-days, students are dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Cross-Walk will be available until 6:00 p.m. and free only for your designated conference time. Contact me with any questions!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:
train, sailed, waited, plain, tray, haystack, pay, ray, collection, vendors

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 2.10, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- 5 definitions, Math- 2.11, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 2.12, Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 2.13, Reading- 15 minutes