Week 17

Week 17

Welcome Back! I hope the break was restful and well-spent with family and friends. I am looking forward to diving into 2019 with a lot of fun activities including the start of Mitchellville and practicing for our upcoming play, "Vacation to Mars!"

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Mitchellville

This fun experience will begin after break and continue through the remainder of the year. Look for information to be sent home in your child's Student Planner regarding the laws and job application process!

 NO SCHOOL: Monday, January 21

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr., there will be no school, enjoy the extended weekend!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words:

strap, shrug, throb, shred, spring, splash, script, scrape, stripe, throne, milk, cut, soon, tree, last

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 16

Students will be sent home during break with Mitchellville information, look it over together and choose a few jobs that would be a good fit for your child!

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 17th
Students came home with a packet of information pertaining to this project. The packet also included a scoring rubric. You can start by choosing a country from around the world and researching how they celebrate Christmas.

Cookies, Carols, Cocoa: December 18
Please join us for a festive afternoon in the Main Auditorium from 2:15- 3:00 pm. Students K-5 will perform Christmas songs and we will celebrate with cookies and cocoa afterward, hope to see you there!

Character Trait Awards, December 19:

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving an award at our next K-2 chapel:

Kaden, Leala, Ava, and Ben

Christmas Party: December 20

We will celebrate during the last part of Thursday, 2:15-3:00 pm, by making cookies, playing Christmas BINGO, crafting together and playing reindeer games. Please feel free to join us for the fun if your schedule allows!

Polar Express Day, December 21: SHHHH!

Students will be "boarding" the Polar Express on our Half-Day before break! Please send them to school in their pj's. This is a surprise, I will have told them we are going to just have a comfy day, little do they know they will receive a golden ticket as they enter the classroom and hot chocolate to sip on during our time together watching the Polar Express!

Mitchellville

This fun experience will begin after break and continue through the remainder of the year. Look for information to be sent home in your child's Student Planner regarding the laws and job application process!

Half-Day/ Christmas Break: December 21- January 4
Friday the 21st is a Half-Day, students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm. Enjoy the Christmas break, see you back in the New Year!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words:

NO SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 15

 We are in full holiday spirit at school, we'll be making fun ornaments and a hanging Santa bag this week! Check-out what's coming up and mark the dates on your calendars!

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 17th
Students came home with a packet of information pertaining to this project. The packet also included a scoring rubric. You can start by choosing a country from around the world and researching how they celebrate Christmas.

Cookies, Carols, Cocoa: December 18
Please join us for a festive afternoon in the Main Auditorium from 2:15- 3:00 pm. Students K-5 will perform Christmas songs and we will celebrate with cookies and cocoa afterward, hope to see you there!

Character Trait Awards, December 19:

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving an award at our next K-2 chapel:

Kaden, Leala, Ava, and Ben

Polar Express Day, December 21: SHHHH!

Students will be "boarding" the Polar Express on our Half-Day before break! Please send them to school in their pj's. This is a surprise, I will have told them we are going to just have a comfy day, little do they know they will receive a golden ticket as they enter the classroom and hot chocolate to sip on during our time together watching the Polar Express!

Half-Day/ Christmas Break: December 21- January 4
Friday the 21st is a Half-Day, students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm. Enjoy the Christmas break, see you back in the New Year!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (Consonant Digraphs):

neck, lake, pack, woke, cake, kick, clock, spoke, truck, knock

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 14

 We are in full holiday spirit at school. Check-out what's coming up and mark the dates on your calendars!

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Campfire Support

Our Second Grade classes have been given a family to support during this holiday season that lost everything in the recent fires near Paradise. If you'd like to purchase a gift or gift card to support our family we will be taking donations until Friday, December 7th. Please send the item(s) with your child or drop them off in the office and we'll make sure they get to the right family! Thank you for your generosity!

Spirit Day: December 7th: Plaid/Flannel Day
Students are welcome to wear their plaid/flannel clothing to celebrate our December Spirit day!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 17th
Students came home with a packet of information pertaining to this project. The packet also included a scoring rubric. You can start by choosing a country from around the world and researching how they celebrate Christmas.

Cookies, Carols, Cocoa: December 18
Please join us for a festive afternoon in the Main Auditorium from 2:15- 3:00 pm. Students K-5 will perform Christmas songs and we will celebrate with cookies and cocoa afterward, hope to see you there!

Half-Day/ Christmas Break: December 21- January 4
Friday the 21st is a Half-Day, students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm. Enjoy the Christmas break, see you back in the New Year!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (Consonant Digraphs):

near, dear, ear, deer, steer, cheer, verb, perch, here, where

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 13

I hope you had a delightful Thanksgiving spent with friends and family, we are in full holiday spirit at school. Check-out what's coming up and mark the dates on your calendars!

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23
Enjoy the break with family and friends!

Spirit Day: December 7th: Plaid/Flannel Day
Students are welcome to wear their plaid/flannel clothing to celebrate our December Spirit day!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 17th
Students will be coming home with a packet of information pertaining to this project. The packet will also include a scoring rubric. You can start by choosing a country from around the world and researching how they celebrate Christmas.
 More information to come!

Cookies, Carols, Cocoa: December 18
Please join us for a festive afternoon in the Main Auditorium from 2:15- 3:00 pm. Students K-5 will perform Christmas songs and we will celebrate with cookies and cocoa afterward, hope to see you there!

Half-Day/ Christmas Break: December 21- January 4
Friday the 21st is a Half-Day, students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm. Enjoy the Christmas break, see you back in the New Year!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (Consonant Digraphs):

bath, wish, child, thank, chalk, white, shape, whale, those, shine

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 12

Week 12

A huge thank you to all the families who took the time to meet with me during out Parent/Teacher Conference week. It is a blessing to teach your children, each of them bring so much joy and life to our classroom! I also really appreciate the fun new books that were donated to our classroom, THANK YOU! We are continuing to discuss Plant Adventures in Science and Native American cultures in Social Studies.

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

November 20: Thanksgiving Feast
Both classes will be feasting together, have asked parents to come and participate as well as  bring food for us to enjoy! There are still a few items we are in need of, connect with me if you'd like to bring something. The Feast will take place in our classroom from 11:30-12:00pm on Tuesday, November 20th, hope to see you at the feast!

Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23
Enjoy the break with family and friends!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words:

NO SPELLING, it is an assessment week!

Week 11

Week 11

I am really looking forward to meeting with all of you this week during Parent/ Teacher Conferences, thank you for taking the time! We are continuing to discuss Plant Adventures in Science and Native American cultures in Social Studies.

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Scholastic Book Fair: November 6-9
Support our school by purchasing books at our Scholastic Book Fair. The Book Fair will be open before and after school as well during conferences Tuesday through Friday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: November 6-9
These are half-days for students, dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk is available all week and is free for your child during their conference time. You will be receiving a request for a scheduled date/time. Please confirm if that time slot works for you, if not, we can adjust and make some changes.
Looking forward to meeting together!

November 20: Thanksgiving Feast
Both classes will be feasting together, we will ask parents to come and participate as well as  bring food for us to enjoy! There will be a sign-up sheet for the feast at our Parent/Teacher conferences. More information to come, hope to see you at the feast!

Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23
Enjoy the break with family and friends!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (Suffixes: -ed, -ing):

running, sitting, hopped, hugging, begged, trapped, dropped, grinning, dripped, tripping

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 10

Week 10

I was SO impressed with all of the book report projects and presentations! Great job! Please make sure to confirm your Parent/Teacher Conference for the following week if you have not already done so.

Log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! 

Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Spirit Day/ PJ'S: Thursday, November 1
Come dressed in your cozy pj's for our November Spirit Day!

Scholastic Book Fair: November 6-9
Support our school by purchasing books at our Scholastic Book Fair. The Book Fair will be open before and after school as well during conferences Tuesday through Friday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: November 6-9
These are half-days for students, dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk is available all week and is free for your child during their conference time. You will be receiving a request for a scheduled date/time. Please confirm if that time slot works for you, if not, we can adjust and make some changes.
Looking forward to meeting together!

November 20: Thanksgiving Feast
Both classes will be feasting together, we will ask parents to come and participate as well as  bring food for us to enjoy! There will be a sign-up sheet for the feast at our Parent/Teacher conferences. More information to come, hope to see you at the feast!

Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23
Enjoy the break with family and friends!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (S Blends-Beginning/End):

jumping, falling, added, passed, baked, loved, hoping, hiding, smiled, making

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 9

Week 9

We had SO much fun during Pumpkin Madness! Thank you to those of you who donated a pumpkin, I'm pretty sure the students' favorite part was rolling them down the hill after we measured, weighed and counted seeds! Don't forget to bring your book report projects in on Monday!

Please log your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Fall Book Report: Due October 22

Students came home with a scoring rubric and information regarding the book report (a yellow page in their Student Planner). Take some time to choose a book that is appropriate for their reading level as well as fun and engaging, we refer to these as our "just-right" books. Students will have the opportunity to choose from multiple ways to present the information they have read to the class, I'm excited to see all the final products!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: November 6-9
These are half-days for students, dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk is available all week and is free for your child during their conference time. You will be receiving a request for a scheduled date/time. Please confirm if that time slot works for you, if not, we can adjust and make some changes.
Looking forward to meeting together!

November 20: Thanksgiving Feast
Both classes will be feasting together, we will ask parents to come and participate as well as  bring food for us to enjoy! There will be a sign-up sheet for the feast at our Parent/Teacher conferences. More information to come, hope to see you at the feast!

Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23
Enjoy the break with family and friends!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (S Blends-Beginning/End):

swim, cost, spin, stop, best, desk, mask, frost, scale, smile

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 8

Week 8

 We have ALOT of things going on this month, thank you for taking the time to check-in and stay informed. Did your child show you their "bag of bones" from the owl pellets we dissected? It was SO much fun! 

Don't forget to be logging your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Pumpkin Madness: October 18
We'll be measuring, weighing and counting seeds as well as making pumpkin ice cream during our "Pumpkin Madness." If you'd be willing to donate a large pumpkin please drop it off in the classroom before the 18th!
Thank you!

Half-Day Friday, October 19

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm, Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm.

Fall Book Report: Due October 22

Students came home with a scoring rubric and information regarding the book report (a yellow page in their Student Planner). Take some time to choose a book that is appropriate for their reading level as well as fun and engaging, we refer to these as our "just-right" books. Students will have the opportunity to choose from multiple ways to present the information they have read to the class, I'm excited to see all the final products!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (Ending N Blends):

sink, hand, bank, land, wink, bent, sand, sent, plant, drink

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!

Week 7

Week 7

 We have ALOT of things going on this month, thank you for taking the time to check-in and stay informed. Our first field trip is this week (Wednesday, 10th), please read information below! We will be dissecting owl pellets this week, check out the bones your child will discovery!

Don't forget to be logging your child's reading at home, practicing Math Facts and taking AR quizzes!! Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Drive for Schools: Begins September 13

Ticket sales began September 13 for our annual Drive for Schools fundraiser. Tickets and information came home home about the fundraiser, let me know if you have any questions!

Field Trip: Wednesday, October 10

We will be headed up to Mount Hermon Camp and Conference Center in Felton to participate in a challenge course. We will leave school at 8:45 am and return by 11:45 am. Permission slips and waivers have been sent home. Please provide your child's booster seat if they are younger than 8 years old.

Don't forget that you must be fingerprinted in-order to attend, thank you!

Character Trait Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a Character Trait Award at our upcoming chapel, October 10:

Rylee, Navah, Channing, Colin

Pumpkin Madness: October 18
We'll be measuring, weighing and counting seeds as well as making pumpkin ice cream during our "Pumpkin Madness." If you'd be willing to donate a large pumpkin please drop it off in the classroom before the 18th!
Thank you!

Half-Day Friday, October 19

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm, Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm.

Fall Book Report: Due October 22

Students came home with a scoring rubric and information regarding the book report (a yellow page in their Student Planner). Take some time to choose a book that is appropriate for their reading level as well as fun and engaging, we refer to these as our "just-right" books. Students will have the opportunity to choose from multiple ways to present the information they have read to the class, I'm excited to see all the final products!

Fingerprinting

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words (Ending Blends):

lamp, belt, milk, gift, soft, felt, held, camp, left, cold

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!