Sunday, February 24, 2019

Homework for Feb. 25 to March 1

Dear Parents,
         This week there is 12:00 dismissal on both Monday and Friday.  There will be a Science Quiz on Tuesday and a Religion Quiz on Wed.. Progress Reports will be given out on Thursday.  All students must be in full school uniform on Thursday.  Remember that gym class is now on Tuesdays.

Lesson plan can be viewed by clicking this link.

Homework for Feb. 25
Math- Do workbook pp. 39 and 40.
Religion- Study Chapter 9 for quiz on Wed.
Science- Quiz tomorrow!   Review text pp. C4 to C23. Be sure you read each page and know all vocabulary words.

Homework for Feb. 26
Math- Do workbook pp. 43 and 44. See previous two pages as a guide.
Religion- Quiz tomorrow.  Review Chapter 9. Be able to write two or three sentences about the parable of The Good Shepherd.  You may click on this link:  The Good Shepherd to help you understand the story.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading.  Answer two questions from text book p. C31.

Homework for Feb. 27
Math- Do workbook pp. 47 and 48. NO CARELESS MISTAKES!!!!
Social Studies-  On loose leaf write a full heading.  Answer two questions from text book p. 147.
***Everyone must be in full uniform tomorrow!


Homework for Feb. 28
Math- Do workbook pp. 52 and 53.  Complete a number bond and both number sentences for EACH.
Phonics - Do pp. 58, 59, and 60.
***Dismissal is at 12:00 this Friday.  Dress up as a Dr. Seuss character if  possible.  Don't neglect your homework!!!!
***I am sending home seven tests today:  Reading,  Phonics,  Grammar,  Math,   Religion,      Science, and Social Studies.  Parent please sign each and return by Monday.
***Progress Reports were sent home as well.  Ii must be signed by a parent and returned tomorrow.  Once I check the signature, I will place them back in your child's folder.


Homework for March 1
Math-  Do workbook pp. 59 and 60. See previous two pages as a guide.
Study all exit tickets 1 to 12 for quiz next Tuesday.
***Parents, you may notice that the math is getting more difficult. Some students are not doing well due to careless mistakes, incomplete work, or failure to follow directions or watch the signs.  FOCUS and ATTENTION to these matters is important if your child is to improve.
***Tests should be signed and returned on Monday.

Monday, February 18, 2019

Homework for Feb. 18 to 22

Dear Parents,
          Thank you for your thoughtfulness on Valentine's  Day.  On  Thursday afternoon  all classes received a new schedule.  According to this schedule, gym class will now be on TUESDAYS from 9:45 to 10:30 and Music period has been cancelled on Mondays.  They will have Music only on Friday mornings. This Friday we have our Class Mass so some students from our class will be selected to do readings or bring up the gifts.  We will be practicing this week.
            There will be a Grammar Quiz on Thurs. on Chapter 3 all about verbs.You should review the whole chapter but the most important are Voyages pp. 86, 87, and 88.  There will be a test on the book Far From Home on Friday.  Vocabulary words are in the notebook and the book can be read on the Pearson website.  There will be a Science Quiz next Monday on Chapter 5 on the sun, the moon and stars, and the planets. Study pp. C 4 to C 23.
            Om Thursday we are celebrating our 100th Day in School. There will be a bake sale that day if you are interested. Please have students bring in a purse to carry their change; they are responsible for taking care of their own money.    Students are allowed to come in looking as if they are 100 years old.  How?  Use your imagination!  Progress Reports will be given out on Friday!

Lesson plan be viewed by clicking this link.


Homework for Feb. 19
Math- Do workbook pp. 17 and 18.
Science- Watch the video by clicking on this link:  phases of the moon  at least twice and be ready for a brief assessment. It is a follow up to today's Science lesson.


Homework for Feb. 20
Math- Do workbook pp. 21 and 22. Quick tens are lines and ones are circles. See first sample.
Grammar-  Quiz tomorrow. Review all of Chapter 3 and study especially pp. 86, 87, and 88.
*** If possible come in looking as if you were 100 years old to celebrate our 100th day in school, but don't neglect doing your homework!


Homework for Feb. 21
Math- Do workbook pp. 27 and 28.  On p. 28 notice directions state to draw or cross off as needed.
ELA- Quiz tomorrow on Far From Home.  Study vocabulary definitions in notebook.  Read book on Pearson website.
*One more Update! Last message is that Progress Reports will be given out NEXT Friday, March 1st.
*** IMPORTANT:  I noticed that some students have brought in cash for the books you want to order from Scholastic. I did not collect the money because as previously stated IT MUST BE IN A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. MADE OUT TO SCHOLASTIC or you can order it on line yourself if you like.
***Our class Mass is tomorrow at 9:00. EVERYONE MUST BE IN SCHOOL UNIFORM. Some students have been assigned a part.  Parents are invited if you'd like to attend.


Homework for Feb. 22
Math- Do workbook pp. 33, 34, AND 35.  Read ALL directions.  Do all 3 pages carefully.
Science - Quiz on Tuesday.  Study text pp. C4 to C23. Be sure you read each page and know all vocabulary words.
***If you want to order books from Scholastic, you have until next Friday to send in a check or money order made out to Scholastic for the total amount.
*** A reminder that we have 12:00 dismissal on Monday.


Sunday, February 10, 2019

Homework for Feb. 11 to 15

Dear Parents,
         This Mon. all students should be dressed in full school uniform. Just a reminder that there is an End of Module 3 Math Test on Monday and a Social Studies Quiz on Tues.  as mentioned last week.  On Wed. students should dress up (in red, pink, purple) for their Valentine Musical Presentation at 9:00.  Parents are invited. On Thurs. we will have our Valentine party in the afternoon.  Please bring in $5.00 by Wed. I will provide two slices and different types of chips. On Thurs. all students should wear red and each child should bring in their own juices (at least two) and ONE bag of any Valentine candy or treat for the class. There will NO SCHOOL on Friday, the 15th or Mon., the 18th. I will be assigning the five leveled readers on www.pearsonrealize over the weekend.

Lesson plan can be viewed by clicking this link.

Homework for Feb. 11

*No Math homework tonight.
Social Studies-  Study for quiz tomorrow text pp. 116 to 127. Students should be able to distinguish which is a continent (7) , which is a country (3), and which is an ocean (4). Be sure to study Using Skills section on p. 139. Practice writing out the answers to the top three questions using the map.

Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer two questions in textbook p. C9 in complete sentences. See heading sample below.

          First and Last Name                                                                        Feb. 11, 2019
          O. L. Q. M.                                                                                      Grade 1
                                                            Science


Homework for Feb. 12
Math- Go to Module 4 section. Do workbook pp. 3 and 4.
Phonics - Do pp. 56 and 57.
***Dress up for your Valentine musical performance tomorrow at 9:00.


Homework for Feb. 13
Math- Do workbook pp. 7 and 8. See previous two pages as a guide.
ELA- In Voyages workbook do pp. 82 and 83.  READ THE TOP OF EACH PAGE FIRST!
***Bring in your own small containers of juice and a Valentine treat to share with the class. You are allowed to bring in cards or stickers if you want to.



Homework for Feb. 14                                       Happy Valentine's  Day!
Math- Do workbook pp. 13 and 14.  Answer EVERY question.
ELA-  On www.pearsonrealize.com  look up and find the following Unit 2 leveled readers:            The Class Play,  Election Day, We Have Rules, Off to School We Go, and The 100th Day of School.  Read ALL FIVE books.  Then on three sheets of loose leaf I provided,  write a full heading (see below) . Then choose THREE of these books and answer all questions found in the back of  each book in complete sentences.  DO EACH BOOK ON A SEPARATE SHEET..  Be sure to put the title of each book under the heading.

            First Name and Last Name                                                       Feb. 15, 2019
            O. L. Q. M                                                                                 Grade 1
                                                                     ELA

Title: ___________________________________________________

***I am sending home a flyer from Scholastic Books with great non-fiction books to encourage your child to read.  If you are interested, please check off which books you want and make out a check payable to Scholastic Book Clubs with the total amount and have your child bring it in on Tues.  If our order reaches $100, we get five free books.  If you prefer to order on line yourself and spend at least $25,  you get a free book.. You can choose whatever you prefer.

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Homework for Feb. 4 to 8


Dear Parents,
         This Monday at 2:00 we will have a prayer service for the feast of St.  Blaise.  All students will have their throats blessed.  On Tuesday  there will be a Math quiz  on measurement.  It will be based on exit tickets 1 to 9.  There will also be a Religion quiz on Friday on Chapter 8. 

Lesson plan can be viewed by clicking this link.


Homework for Feb. 4 
Math - Do workbook pp.59 and 60.  Parents may help on this one--if you dare!
***Study Exit tickets 1 to 9 as well as the corresponding Lessons 1 to 9 corrected homework pp. in the workbook.  There is NO other homework tonight in order to give students enough time to study!

Homework for Feb. 5
***No Math homework tonight!  Happy Chinese New Year!
ELA- In Voyages workbook do pp. 77 and 79.  Read the top of each page first. Anyone who missed p. 72 should do that page also.
On next notebook page, copy the following words and definitions and then study them for a brief assessment.  REMEMBER TO BEGIN WITH THE TITLE BELOW.

                                               Vocabulary for Far From Home
1. tidy-  neat, clean
2. strange-  weird, odd, unusual
3. neatly-  in an orderly way; opposite of messy
4. exercise- movement that keeps you healthy
5. enjoy- like, have fun
6. shocked- surprised
7. promised- agreed to do something
8. tucked- pushed in, hidden
9. central message- main idea

****The book Far From Home which we will be studying in class is already available on www.pearsonrealize.com  to read if you wish to practice reading it!


Homework for Feb. 6
Math - Do workbook pp. 63 and 64.
Phonics - Do workbook pp. 53, 54, 55.  Be sure to read directions before starting each page!
***Reminder about the Religion quiz on Chapter 8 this Friday!

Homework for Feb. 7
Math- Do workbook pp. 67 and 68.  Read carefully! This is the end of Module 3, so there will be an End of Module Test on Mon. on Lessons 10 to 13. Exit tickets will go home on Friday.

Religion- Study Chapter 8 for quiz on Friday.  Students should also practice writing TWO complete sentences (no more than that)  about ONE of Jesus' miracles that we studied about for the Religion Fair.
***Please look at corrected vocabulary assessments I sent home.  Many are NOT reviewing well!
***NO DRESS DOWN TOMORROW EXCEPT FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!
They WILL  be allowed to have pizza for lunch for National Pizza Day!

Homework for Feb. 8
Math- Study corrected Exit tickets 10 to 13 for End of Module Test on Monday. Review also Exit tickets 1 to 9 . You may also review the corresponding homework pages I corrected as well as the Math test on measuring.

Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading (see below). Copy each word and definition for vocabulary words in textbook p. 138 Thinking About Words  #1 to 10. There will be a Social Studies next week on these words. You can also review  pp. 116 to 119.

***I am sending home four tests. Please sign each and return:  Math, Religion, Writing,  and Phonics.
***Please check on Sunday afternoon for information about Valentine Day festivities.