Dear Parents,
As I stated on last week's blog on Tues. we have Open House and parents can visit the classroom between 9:00 to 11:00 (Students have gym till 9.) On Wed. we have our Religion Fair at 9:00 if parents want to come. On Thurs. report cards will be distributed and then on Friday dismissal will be at 12:00 so we can have Parent -Teacher Conferences from 2:00 to 6:00. Parents should bring their child's report card to the meeting! On Friday students will also receive free hot chocolate!
The Reading Test on Far from Home will be on Tues. The Social Studies Quiz will be on Wed.
The Religion Quiz on Jesus' miracles will be on Thurs.
Please click on link to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 27 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 113 and 114. Read ALL directions on top of p. 114.
ELA- Reading Test tomorrow on Far from Home . Read over the book and study the vocabulary definitions in the notebook.
***Students should practice reading the four stories on the sheets about Jesus' miracles by Wed. before the fair.
*Gym tomorrow.
Homework for Jan. 28 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 117 and 118. Follow work done on previous two pages.
Social Studies- Quiz tomorrow. Review pp. 104 to 115 for test next week. Be sure to know the following definitions: plains, mountains, hills, rivers, oceans, lakes, order.
weather (rainy, sunny, windy)
season (fall, winter, spring, summer)
directions (north, south, east, west)
***Religion Fair is tomorrow at 9:00. Parents are invited. Students should study the two sheets on the four miracles I sent home and watch the video again so they will be prepared to talk about their project a tomorrow and pass their quiz on Thursday.
Homework for Jan. 29 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 121 and 122. Fill all boxes and all blanks.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer questions 1 to 7 on pp. C22 and C23. Follow directions. Make sure you answer last three questions in complete sentences.
Religion- quiz on Jesus' miracles tomorrow. Review stories on sheets and video.
Homework for Jan. 30 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 3 and 4 in the new workbook.
ELA- In Voyages workbook do pp. 76 and 77. Be sure to read and follow directions.
***Dismissal tomorrow is at 12:00. Parent -Teacher Conferences are from 2:00 to 6:00. Parent please bring your child's report card to the meeting!!!
Homework for Jan. 31 (Fri.)
NO MATH HOMEWORK TONIGHT!!!!
***Next week there will be a Science Quiz on Wed. Those of you have books study pp. C 4 to C 23. Be sure to know predict, thermometer, temperature, constellations, sunrise, sunset, moon phases (new moon, full moon, crescent moon) Know all about how the sun, the earth, and the moon. Those of you who do not have a book will take it home on Monday to study.
***Next week there will also be a Grammar Quiz on Friday. Study Voyages pp. 60 to 83. We will be finishing the pages next week in class.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Monday, January 20, 2020
Homework for Jan. 20 to 24
Dear Parents,
The MAP Reading test for first graders is scheduled for this Wed. ,so please practice Reading on Success Maker at every opportunity. Please have children bring back their corrected sheets on the three leveled readers by Tues. so I can file them. Math Test will most likely be on Thurs. We have Mass on Fri. at 9:00.
*Please click here to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 21 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp 105 and 106. Look at p. 104 for help.
ELA - Read over the book Far from Home on the Pearson web site. On next notebook page copy the title and then the eight words and definitions. Study for an assessment.
Vocabulary for Far from Home
1. tidy- neat
2. tucked- pushed in, hidden
3. strange- unusual, weird
4. neatly- in an orderly way; the opposite of messily
5. exercise- movement like running, swimming, dancing
6. enjoy- like, to have fun
7. shocked- surprised
8. promised- agreed
Homework for Jan. 22 (Wed.)
Math- Review all corrected exit tickets for Math test tomorrow.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the two questions at the bottom of p. C19.
Homework for Jan. 23 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 109 and 110. Follow directions
ELA- Do Voyages pp. 67 and 68. Read directions carefully first!
***Please have children bring back their corrected sheets on the three leveled readers by Friday so I can file them. Dress down ok!
***Since our Religion Fair presentation is next Wed. I am preparing students by teaching them about the miracles Jesus performed. Each student will be assigned one miracle to write a sentence about and be able to discuss at the fair. A test on Jesus' miracles will be given at the end of next week. Please make sure your children watch the following video. Click on this link
Homework for Jan. 24 (Fri.)
No Math homework tonight!
Reading Test next week. Read over Far from Home on the Pearson website. Be sure to study the vocabulary definitions in your notebook. The definitions are also listed above.
Social Studies- Review pp. 104 to 115 for test next week. Be sure to know the following definitions: plains, mountains, hills, rivers, oceans, lakes, order.
weather (rainy, sunny, windy)
season (fall, winter, spring, summer)
directions (north, south, east, west)
Religion Quiz next week on Jesus' miracles. Watch the video again. On Monday I will send home some sheets to read about this topic.
Next Tues. we have Open House and parents can visit the classroom between 9:00 to 11:00 (Students have gym till 9.) On Wed. we have our Religion Fair at 9:00 if parents want to come. On Thurs. report cards will be distributed and then on Friday dismissal will be at 12:00 so we can have Parent -Teacher Conferences from 2:00 to 6:00. Parents should bring their child's report card to the meeting!
The MAP Reading test for first graders is scheduled for this Wed. ,so please practice Reading on Success Maker at every opportunity. Please have children bring back their corrected sheets on the three leveled readers by Tues. so I can file them. Math Test will most likely be on Thurs. We have Mass on Fri. at 9:00.
*Please click here to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 21 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp 105 and 106. Look at p. 104 for help.
ELA - Read over the book Far from Home on the Pearson web site. On next notebook page copy the title and then the eight words and definitions. Study for an assessment.
Vocabulary for Far from Home
1. tidy- neat
2. tucked- pushed in, hidden
3. strange- unusual, weird
4. neatly- in an orderly way; the opposite of messily
5. exercise- movement like running, swimming, dancing
6. enjoy- like, to have fun
7. shocked- surprised
8. promised- agreed
Homework for Jan. 22 (Wed.)
Math- Review all corrected exit tickets for Math test tomorrow.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the two questions at the bottom of p. C19.
Homework for Jan. 23 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 109 and 110. Follow directions
ELA- Do Voyages pp. 67 and 68. Read directions carefully first!
***Please have children bring back their corrected sheets on the three leveled readers by Friday so I can file them. Dress down ok!
***Since our Religion Fair presentation is next Wed. I am preparing students by teaching them about the miracles Jesus performed. Each student will be assigned one miracle to write a sentence about and be able to discuss at the fair. A test on Jesus' miracles will be given at the end of next week. Please make sure your children watch the following video. Click on this link
Homework for Jan. 24 (Fri.)
No Math homework tonight!
Reading Test next week. Read over Far from Home on the Pearson website. Be sure to study the vocabulary definitions in your notebook. The definitions are also listed above.
Social Studies- Review pp. 104 to 115 for test next week. Be sure to know the following definitions: plains, mountains, hills, rivers, oceans, lakes, order.
weather (rainy, sunny, windy)
season (fall, winter, spring, summer)
directions (north, south, east, west)
Religion Quiz next week on Jesus' miracles. Watch the video again. On Monday I will send home some sheets to read about this topic.
Next Tues. we have Open House and parents can visit the classroom between 9:00 to 11:00 (Students have gym till 9.) On Wed. we have our Religion Fair at 9:00 if parents want to come. On Thurs. report cards will be distributed and then on Friday dismissal will be at 12:00 so we can have Parent -Teacher Conferences from 2:00 to 6:00. Parents should bring their child's report card to the meeting!
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Homework for Jan. 13 to 17
Dear Parents,
Please remember to have your children bring in their test folder with each test signed. You also need to sign the Progress Report. it will be returned the same day. On Monday we have 12:00 dismissal. On FRIDAY first graders will be taking the MATH Map Test on the computer. On Wed. we have National Hat Day with a contest for anyone who wishes to participate. Students would need to make their own hat and be creative as they wish. Some ideas can be found on this link Remember also that there will be a Religion Quiz on Chapter 8 on Wed.
***Some students STILL did not complete answering questions on all three Leveled readers. By this Friday I will need to enter zero on any missing assignments!
*Please click here if you wish to see this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 13 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 83 and 84. On p. 83 do only number bonds for each, On p. 84 you must make a drawing for each of the two expressions in order to compare them.
Religion - Answer all questions on p. 106 including the bottom. Study Chapter 8 for the quiz.
Homework for Jan. 14 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 89 and 90. Read and follow directions CAREFULLY! Choose one of the first three strategies in the box--not the last one.
Religion- Quiz tomorrow. Review Chapter 8. Be able to write two sentences describing ONE of Jesus' miracles.
***Practice Math on Success Maker. Remember your MAP test is this Thursday.
***Tomorrow is National Hat Day for anyone interested. The contest will be at 10:00.
***Remember that this Friday is the last day to give me the answers to the three leveled readers: Lets's Be Fair, It's Time to Get in Line, and Off to School We Go.
Homework for Jan. 15 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 93 and 94. For p. 93 use the take from ten number bond following sample #1. For p. 94 use the count on strategy and write the number sentence following sample #4.
ELA- In the Voyages book do p. 55. Be sure to read and follow directions.
****FRIDAY is the Math MAP test. Practice Math on Success Maker, but don't overdo it!
Homework for Jan. 16 (Thurs.)
MATH MAP TEST IS TOMORROW:FRIDAY! Sorry for the confusion.
Math- Do workbook pp. 97 and 98. Follow what was done on pp. 95 and 96. Draw circles, label each set, write an addition sentence with box around missing addend, and write a statement that answers the question.
ELA- In Voyages do p. 60. Read and follow directions.
****Tomorrow is definitely last day to hand me the Christmas Recess Leveled reader assignment! Two students STILL have not given them to me.
****Dress down is ok.
Homework for Jan. 17 (Fri.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 101 and 102. Follow again what was done on the previous pages. Be sure to label, box the answer in the number sentence, and write a correct statement!
MATH TEST NEXT WEEK. Study corrected exit tickets 12 to 24.
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the two questions at the bottom of p. 113 in complete sentences.
***No school this Monday, Jan. 20.
Please remember to have your children bring in their test folder with each test signed. You also need to sign the Progress Report. it will be returned the same day. On Monday we have 12:00 dismissal. On FRIDAY first graders will be taking the MATH Map Test on the computer. On Wed. we have National Hat Day with a contest for anyone who wishes to participate. Students would need to make their own hat and be creative as they wish. Some ideas can be found on this link Remember also that there will be a Religion Quiz on Chapter 8 on Wed.
***Some students STILL did not complete answering questions on all three Leveled readers. By this Friday I will need to enter zero on any missing assignments!
*Please click here if you wish to see this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 13 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 83 and 84. On p. 83 do only number bonds for each, On p. 84 you must make a drawing for each of the two expressions in order to compare them.
Religion - Answer all questions on p. 106 including the bottom. Study Chapter 8 for the quiz.
Homework for Jan. 14 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 89 and 90. Read and follow directions CAREFULLY! Choose one of the first three strategies in the box--not the last one.
Religion- Quiz tomorrow. Review Chapter 8. Be able to write two sentences describing ONE of Jesus' miracles.
***Practice Math on Success Maker. Remember your MAP test is this Thursday.
***Tomorrow is National Hat Day for anyone interested. The contest will be at 10:00.
***Remember that this Friday is the last day to give me the answers to the three leveled readers: Lets's Be Fair, It's Time to Get in Line, and Off to School We Go.
Homework for Jan. 15 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 93 and 94. For p. 93 use the take from ten number bond following sample #1. For p. 94 use the count on strategy and write the number sentence following sample #4.
ELA- In the Voyages book do p. 55. Be sure to read and follow directions.
****FRIDAY is the Math MAP test. Practice Math on Success Maker, but don't overdo it!
Homework for Jan. 16 (Thurs.)
MATH MAP TEST IS TOMORROW:FRIDAY! Sorry for the confusion.
Math- Do workbook pp. 97 and 98. Follow what was done on pp. 95 and 96. Draw circles, label each set, write an addition sentence with box around missing addend, and write a statement that answers the question.
ELA- In Voyages do p. 60. Read and follow directions.
****Tomorrow is definitely last day to hand me the Christmas Recess Leveled reader assignment! Two students STILL have not given them to me.
****Dress down is ok.
Homework for Jan. 17 (Fri.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 101 and 102. Follow again what was done on the previous pages. Be sure to label, box the answer in the number sentence, and write a correct statement!
MATH TEST NEXT WEEK. Study corrected exit tickets 12 to 24.
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the two questions at the bottom of p. 113 in complete sentences.
***No school this Monday, Jan. 20.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Homework for Jan. 6 to 10
Dear Parents,
Welcome back! Thank you very much for all your lovely and thoughtful gifts. I appreciate them so very much!!! I opened them all on Christmas Day! Please remember to have your children bring in their homework: three sheets of loose leaf with the questions they answered from the three books on the Pearson website. It is due no later than this Thurs, Jan. 9 in case you need a little more time but by Friday grades must be recorded. There will be a test on The Recess Queen on Thursday as well as a Writing Test based on A Fine, Fine School and The Recess Queen on Friday.
On Friday I will be sending home a set of ten tests to be signed in a folder: 2 Religion, 2 Reading, 1 Phonics, 1 Writing, 1 Math, 1 Grammar, 1 Social Studies, and 1 Science. Please return all in the same folder by Mon., Jan. 13.
***I have been checking each student's progress in both Reading and Math on Success Maker and will discuss with you upon our return. MAP TEST FOR FIRST GRADE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED: MATH IS ON JAN. 17 AND READING IS ON JAN.22. Progress Reports will be sent home this Friday and Report Cards will be given out by the end of the month.
*Please click here if you wish to see this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 6 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 61 and 62. Follow all directions!
ELA-Copy the title and definitions for The Recess Queen on the next page of your notebook and study them for a short assessment tomorrow!
Vocabulary for The Recess Queen
1. nobody- no one
2. tiny- teeny, very little. Opposite is huge.
3. snarled - growled, threatened
4. stared- looked at for a long time, gazed
5. giggled- laughed
6. stand up to- resist, show no fear
*Remember Gym tomorrow! Look for Jan. calendar in your child's folder.
***A few students informed me today that one of the books I assigned for the Christmas recess had no questions in the back. The book with the questions is Off to School We Go (not Off to School). I'm sorry for the confusion. Everyone has until this Friday to complete the rest of the assignment. I will collect this last one on Friday.
Homework for Jan. 7 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 65 and 66. Read and follow all directions!
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the two questions on p. 107. Use the words land forms and water bodies to answer question #1.
***Gym again tomorrow!
***SHARPEN ALL PENCILS INCLUDING COLORED PENCILS. MAKE SURE ALL HAVE ERASERS THAT WORK! INSPECTION TOMORROW.
***Remember to finish answering the questions for the last Person book I assigned.
Homework for Jan. 8 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 69 and 70. Follow samples on previous two pages.
ELA- Test tomorrow. Review vocabulary definitions for The Recess Queen and read over the book on the Pearson website. You can find it in Text Collection Unit 2. It is the second story after A Fine, Fine School. Be sure to be able to give a reason why you think it is right for Katie Sue to stand up to Mean Jean.
Homework for Jan. 9 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 73 and 74. Note the three directions for each : Draw 5 groups, cross out, and write the 2+ addition sentence.
Science- On the loose leaf write a full heading CORRECTLY!!! Answer the two questions at the bottom of p. C 9 in complete sentences.
***Empty out your homework folder except for the cards in the front and the word list in the back. Leave all corrected papers at home in a safe place.
***Writing test tomorrow on how Tilly or Katie Sue behaved as good classroom citizens.
***Remember that tomorrow is the last day to give me the answers to the last Pearson book: Off to School We Go.
***Dress down ok tomorrow!
Homework for Jan. 10 (Fri.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 79 and 80. Be sure to show the work for each one: circles with crossing out. or count on from 8.
Religion- Study Chapter 8 for quiz next week.
***Parent, please sign each of the ten tests in the test folder and send back them back in the same test folder with all the tests inside by Monday! Also, please sign the Progress Report. I will return it to you as soon as I see the signature.
***Practice Reading and Math om Success Maker at every opportunity!
***Parents, please note that many students are getting Inc, on their Math homework page over and over because THEY ARE STILL NOT FOLLOWING ALL DIRECTIONS! It is extremely important that students pay attention to directions and LEARN TO NOTICE DIFFERENCES like changes from 8 to 9. If students keep repeating the same type of errors over and over, then my correcting their work daily is of no use. Students need to learn from mistakes, not keep repeating them! Please review their work whenever possible.
***Ms. Alma asked that you consult her blog to review the song students are practicing for their upcoming performance.
Welcome back! Thank you very much for all your lovely and thoughtful gifts. I appreciate them so very much!!! I opened them all on Christmas Day! Please remember to have your children bring in their homework: three sheets of loose leaf with the questions they answered from the three books on the Pearson website. It is due no later than this Thurs, Jan. 9 in case you need a little more time but by Friday grades must be recorded. There will be a test on The Recess Queen on Thursday as well as a Writing Test based on A Fine, Fine School and The Recess Queen on Friday.
On Friday I will be sending home a set of ten tests to be signed in a folder: 2 Religion, 2 Reading, 1 Phonics, 1 Writing, 1 Math, 1 Grammar, 1 Social Studies, and 1 Science. Please return all in the same folder by Mon., Jan. 13.
***I have been checking each student's progress in both Reading and Math on Success Maker and will discuss with you upon our return. MAP TEST FOR FIRST GRADE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED: MATH IS ON JAN. 17 AND READING IS ON JAN.22. Progress Reports will be sent home this Friday and Report Cards will be given out by the end of the month.
*Please click here if you wish to see this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Jan. 6 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 61 and 62. Follow all directions!
ELA-Copy the title and definitions for The Recess Queen on the next page of your notebook and study them for a short assessment tomorrow!
Vocabulary for The Recess Queen
1. nobody- no one
2. tiny- teeny, very little. Opposite is huge.
3. snarled - growled, threatened
4. stared- looked at for a long time, gazed
5. giggled- laughed
6. stand up to- resist, show no fear
*Remember Gym tomorrow! Look for Jan. calendar in your child's folder.
***A few students informed me today that one of the books I assigned for the Christmas recess had no questions in the back. The book with the questions is Off to School We Go (not Off to School). I'm sorry for the confusion. Everyone has until this Friday to complete the rest of the assignment. I will collect this last one on Friday.
Homework for Jan. 7 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 65 and 66. Read and follow all directions!
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the two questions on p. 107. Use the words land forms and water bodies to answer question #1.
***Gym again tomorrow!
***SHARPEN ALL PENCILS INCLUDING COLORED PENCILS. MAKE SURE ALL HAVE ERASERS THAT WORK! INSPECTION TOMORROW.
***Remember to finish answering the questions for the last Person book I assigned.
Homework for Jan. 8 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 69 and 70. Follow samples on previous two pages.
ELA- Test tomorrow. Review vocabulary definitions for The Recess Queen and read over the book on the Pearson website. You can find it in Text Collection Unit 2. It is the second story after A Fine, Fine School. Be sure to be able to give a reason why you think it is right for Katie Sue to stand up to Mean Jean.
Homework for Jan. 9 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 73 and 74. Note the three directions for each : Draw 5 groups, cross out, and write the 2+ addition sentence.
Science- On the loose leaf write a full heading CORRECTLY!!! Answer the two questions at the bottom of p. C 9 in complete sentences.
***Empty out your homework folder except for the cards in the front and the word list in the back. Leave all corrected papers at home in a safe place.
***Writing test tomorrow on how Tilly or Katie Sue behaved as good classroom citizens.
***Remember that tomorrow is the last day to give me the answers to the last Pearson book: Off to School We Go.
***Dress down ok tomorrow!
Homework for Jan. 10 (Fri.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 79 and 80. Be sure to show the work for each one: circles with crossing out. or count on from 8.
Religion- Study Chapter 8 for quiz next week.
***Parent, please sign each of the ten tests in the test folder and send back them back in the same test folder with all the tests inside by Monday! Also, please sign the Progress Report. I will return it to you as soon as I see the signature.
***Practice Reading and Math om Success Maker at every opportunity!
***Parents, please note that many students are getting Inc, on their Math homework page over and over because THEY ARE STILL NOT FOLLOWING ALL DIRECTIONS! It is extremely important that students pay attention to directions and LEARN TO NOTICE DIFFERENCES like changes from 8 to 9. If students keep repeating the same type of errors over and over, then my correcting their work daily is of no use. Students need to learn from mistakes, not keep repeating them! Please review their work whenever possible.
***Ms. Alma asked that you consult her blog to review the song students are practicing for their upcoming performance.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Homework for Dec. 16 to 20
Dear Parents,
Hopefully you read my blog on Friday, so as a reminder there will be a Math and Science Quiz this week and possible a Religion quiz as well. On Monday, I will be putting a new index card in your child's folder (WHICH MUST STAY THERE) with the website, username, and password for the Success Maker program. I will have the students practice it in school this week and Mr. Woods wants students to also practice it for homework--both Reading and Math. This program is intended to help students prepare for MAP testing which will begin soon after students return to school after the break.
Lessons and Carols will be in church on Wed. at 8:30. Students can bring in TWO small Christmas cards to write to someone in the school. There will be a bake sale on Thurs. in case students wants to buy any treats. On Thursday also we will be packing and putting away all books so students must bring a strong fabric or plastic bag to pack them up. On Friday dismissal is at 12:00 and we will have our pizza party. Please bring in $4.00 no later than Tuesday. All students will need to bring in are their own juices.
*Please click here to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Dec. 16 (Mon.)
Math- Review all TEN corrected exit tickets to prepare for the Math test tomorrow. You may also view corrected homework pages. DO NOT DO LESSON 12 HOMEWORK TONIGHT---JUST STUDY FOR THE TEST!
Science- Review Science notes stapled in notebook.
***Please bring in $4.00 for pizza party.
***Try out the Success Maker program at home to see that all goes well!
*****Today I went to put the card for Success Maker in each child's folder and lo and behold students told me their folder was at home. I also noticed that the other card from Pearson was missing!!! I explained that it was VERY IMPORTANT that these cards remain in their folders at all times!!!
When we start using the computer room this week, these students will not be ready. If you have the information elsewhere, then you need to make another card for them. I am holding the Success Maker card for those who did not have their folder.
Homework for Dec. 17 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 47 and 48. Follow directions.
Religion- On p. 91 write a complete sentence for each of the two pictures describing what is happening.
*Please bring a fabric or strong plastic bag to pack up books. Please bring in $4.00 for pizza party if you have not done so.
*Tomorrow there are no morning prayers. Students will be picked up in the lunch room. Lessons and Carols will start at 8:30. All students must be dressed up in Christmas colors: green, red, white-- NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS!
Homework for Dec. 18 (Wed.)
Math - Do workbook pp. 53 and 54. READ and follow ALL directions.
Social Studies- On the blank paper make a picture graph like the one on the bottom of p. 99. Copy the same title and use the same symbol but list three DIFFERENT jobs you do at home.
Religion- Study Religion notes on Advent in you notebook for quiz tomorrow.
***You may bring money for the bake sale if you wish tomorrow.
Homework for Dec. 19 (Thurs.)
Math - Do workbook pp. 57 and 58. Follow ALL directions.
*** Bring Math book tomorrow and your book bag. Bring in at least three small juices for yourself. You may bring a Christmas treat to share---only if you wish, not necessary. Please remember that dismissal is at 12:00 and there is NO after school session on Friday.
***You may dress up in Christmas colors!
Homework for CHRISTMAS VACATION (Fri.)
****IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS: It is necessary that every student do at least one hour in Reading and one hour in Math EACH week in the Success Maker program during the Christmas vacation. It is best to do each in 20 minute sessions: that is Reading three times a week and Math three times a week. I have access to see what students are doing. The program will let me know how long they spend, how many questions they answer correctly. and even if they are rushing through or taking too long. If students receive too much help, the program will keep offering them more difficult or challenging questions they will not be able to do by themselves, so please monitor them but don't help!
Students are also expected to read the five books on Pearson and respond to the questions on loose leaf from the three I assigned. The FIVE new books to be read on the Pearson website are: At School, My School, Off to School We Go, Let's Be Fair, and It's Time to Get in Line. Students should answer the questions ONLY for the last three books which are Off to School We Go, Let's Be Fair, and It's Time to Get in Line. The loose leaf sheets are in their folder.
Please remember that students will be taking the MAP test on the computer soon after their return so this review is NECESSARY! EACH child has received the card with website, username, and password and all has been checked to make sure it works!
Please check the blog during the Christmas vacation in case I must send you any important notices.
Hopefully you read my blog on Friday, so as a reminder there will be a Math and Science Quiz this week and possible a Religion quiz as well. On Monday, I will be putting a new index card in your child's folder (WHICH MUST STAY THERE) with the website, username, and password for the Success Maker program. I will have the students practice it in school this week and Mr. Woods wants students to also practice it for homework--both Reading and Math. This program is intended to help students prepare for MAP testing which will begin soon after students return to school after the break.
Lessons and Carols will be in church on Wed. at 8:30. Students can bring in TWO small Christmas cards to write to someone in the school. There will be a bake sale on Thurs. in case students wants to buy any treats. On Thursday also we will be packing and putting away all books so students must bring a strong fabric or plastic bag to pack them up. On Friday dismissal is at 12:00 and we will have our pizza party. Please bring in $4.00 no later than Tuesday. All students will need to bring in are their own juices.
*Please click here to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Dec. 16 (Mon.)
Math- Review all TEN corrected exit tickets to prepare for the Math test tomorrow. You may also view corrected homework pages. DO NOT DO LESSON 12 HOMEWORK TONIGHT---JUST STUDY FOR THE TEST!
Science- Review Science notes stapled in notebook.
***Please bring in $4.00 for pizza party.
***Try out the Success Maker program at home to see that all goes well!
*****Today I went to put the card for Success Maker in each child's folder and lo and behold students told me their folder was at home. I also noticed that the other card from Pearson was missing!!! I explained that it was VERY IMPORTANT that these cards remain in their folders at all times!!!
When we start using the computer room this week, these students will not be ready. If you have the information elsewhere, then you need to make another card for them. I am holding the Success Maker card for those who did not have their folder.
Homework for Dec. 17 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 47 and 48. Follow directions.
Religion- On p. 91 write a complete sentence for each of the two pictures describing what is happening.
*Please bring a fabric or strong plastic bag to pack up books. Please bring in $4.00 for pizza party if you have not done so.
*Tomorrow there are no morning prayers. Students will be picked up in the lunch room. Lessons and Carols will start at 8:30. All students must be dressed up in Christmas colors: green, red, white-- NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS!
Homework for Dec. 18 (Wed.)
Math - Do workbook pp. 53 and 54. READ and follow ALL directions.
Social Studies- On the blank paper make a picture graph like the one on the bottom of p. 99. Copy the same title and use the same symbol but list three DIFFERENT jobs you do at home.
Religion- Study Religion notes on Advent in you notebook for quiz tomorrow.
***You may bring money for the bake sale if you wish tomorrow.
Homework for Dec. 19 (Thurs.)
Math - Do workbook pp. 57 and 58. Follow ALL directions.
*** Bring Math book tomorrow and your book bag. Bring in at least three small juices for yourself. You may bring a Christmas treat to share---only if you wish, not necessary. Please remember that dismissal is at 12:00 and there is NO after school session on Friday.
***You may dress up in Christmas colors!
Homework for CHRISTMAS VACATION (Fri.)
****IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS: It is necessary that every student do at least one hour in Reading and one hour in Math EACH week in the Success Maker program during the Christmas vacation. It is best to do each in 20 minute sessions: that is Reading three times a week and Math three times a week. I have access to see what students are doing. The program will let me know how long they spend, how many questions they answer correctly. and even if they are rushing through or taking too long. If students receive too much help, the program will keep offering them more difficult or challenging questions they will not be able to do by themselves, so please monitor them but don't help!
Students are also expected to read the five books on Pearson and respond to the questions on loose leaf from the three I assigned. The FIVE new books to be read on the Pearson website are: At School, My School, Off to School We Go, Let's Be Fair, and It's Time to Get in Line. Students should answer the questions ONLY for the last three books which are Off to School We Go, Let's Be Fair, and It's Time to Get in Line. The loose leaf sheets are in their folder.
Please remember that students will be taking the MAP test on the computer soon after their return so this review is NECESSARY! EACH child has received the card with website, username, and password and all has been checked to make sure it works!
Please check the blog during the Christmas vacation in case I must send you any important notices.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Homework for Dec. 9 to 13
Dear Parents,
This Monday we have Mass at 9:00 to celebrate the feast of the immaculate Conception.
There will be a Grammar Quiz on Tuesday, a Social Studies Quiz on Thursday, and a Reading Test on A Fine, Fine School on Friday. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN COME PREPARED WITH SHARPENED PENCILS WITH ERASERS, MARKERS, AND AT LEAST TWELVE COLORED PENCILS THAT ARE SHARPENED. PENS AND SHARPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED! Also please children clean out most of their folders except for cards and vocabulary sheet. Corrected work should be kept at home.
On Friday students may dress down for "Ugly Sweater Day" (unless they receive a note from me).
*Please click here to view this week's lesson plan
Homework for Dec. 9 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 27 and 28. Follow the model in top right corner.
ELA- Study Voyages pp. 22 to 38 for Grammar Quiz on Tuesday. Be sure you know ALL about conjunctions, prepositions, proper nouns, and common nouns.
*Please make sure each student has a glue stick tomorrow.
Homework for Dec. 10 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 31 and 32. Be sure to follow ALL directions.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Make a graph like the one on textbook p. B 51 to show the number of three things in your closet (for example, shirts, pants, coats or dresses, jackets, boots). Use three different colors and start at the bottom. Be sure to label each column at the bottom.
***There is a school raffle going on for a huge Christmas stocking. Everyone has been asked to bring in $1.00. The stocking will be given out on the last day before the break, Dec. 20, which is an early dismissal day. The Christmas party will also be on that day!
Homework for Dec. 11 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 35 and 36. Be sure to read and follow ALL directions.
Social Studies- Quiz tomorrow. Review textbook pp. 74 to 81. Be sure you about goods, services, shelter, salary, needs, wants.
Homework for Dec. 12 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 39 and 40. Do ALL parts as shown in the model in the top right corner.
ELA- Study the vocabulary definitions for A Fine Fine School in the notebook. Also read over the book on the Pearson website.
**Students took home their photos today, if they were ordered. The pictures of those in the after school were given to Eric.
Homework for Dec. 13 (Fri.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 43 and 44. Follow ALL directions! Study all TEN corrected exit tickets for Math test on Tuesday.
Science- Study Science notes in notebook for test on Wed. It is a small sheet that was stapled in.
***Ms. Alma said to check her blog to practice the song for the Christmas show. A few students have been chosen as part of a brief Christmas play.
***For those parents who are wondering about homework for the Christmas vacation, I am assigning work since students will be taking their very important on-line MAP test again in January. I am assigning FIVE new books to be read on the Pearson website: The titles are: At School, My School, Off to School We Go, Let's Be Fair, and It's Time to Get in Line. They will be given the 3 loose leaf sheets next week so they can answer the questions in complete sentences ONLY for the last three books mentioned above. It is important that students do this work themselves (with some help as needed, of course) but it is of no benefit to your children if all their work is done for them. It is important to keep practicing the reading so they are prepared for the MAP test when they return.
The books will appear on the Pearson website starting Dec. 16 and will there till Jan. 6.
**** I found out TODAY that Mr. Woods wants first graders to start working on the Success Maker program which is now up and running again. Today I received each student's new password and username and I will be sending these out on Monday along with the website for Success Maker on an index card which must be kept in the front panel of their folder. You may take a picture of it for safe keeping. It helps students in both Reading and Math. I will be keeping track during the vacation of what students are doing on the program. I strongly suggest 20 minutes a day in either subject at least every other day! I will start showing the students next week and be assigning some work in class and for homework.
This Monday we have Mass at 9:00 to celebrate the feast of the immaculate Conception.
There will be a Grammar Quiz on Tuesday, a Social Studies Quiz on Thursday, and a Reading Test on A Fine, Fine School on Friday. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN COME PREPARED WITH SHARPENED PENCILS WITH ERASERS, MARKERS, AND AT LEAST TWELVE COLORED PENCILS THAT ARE SHARPENED. PENS AND SHARPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED! Also please children clean out most of their folders except for cards and vocabulary sheet. Corrected work should be kept at home.
On Friday students may dress down for "Ugly Sweater Day" (unless they receive a note from me).
*Please click here to view this week's lesson plan
Homework for Dec. 9 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 27 and 28. Follow the model in top right corner.
ELA- Study Voyages pp. 22 to 38 for Grammar Quiz on Tuesday. Be sure you know ALL about conjunctions, prepositions, proper nouns, and common nouns.
*Please make sure each student has a glue stick tomorrow.
Homework for Dec. 10 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 31 and 32. Be sure to follow ALL directions.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Make a graph like the one on textbook p. B 51 to show the number of three things in your closet (for example, shirts, pants, coats or dresses, jackets, boots). Use three different colors and start at the bottom. Be sure to label each column at the bottom.
***There is a school raffle going on for a huge Christmas stocking. Everyone has been asked to bring in $1.00. The stocking will be given out on the last day before the break, Dec. 20, which is an early dismissal day. The Christmas party will also be on that day!
Homework for Dec. 11 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 35 and 36. Be sure to read and follow ALL directions.
Social Studies- Quiz tomorrow. Review textbook pp. 74 to 81. Be sure you about goods, services, shelter, salary, needs, wants.
Homework for Dec. 12 (Thurs.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 39 and 40. Do ALL parts as shown in the model in the top right corner.
ELA- Study the vocabulary definitions for A Fine Fine School in the notebook. Also read over the book on the Pearson website.
**Students took home their photos today, if they were ordered. The pictures of those in the after school were given to Eric.
Homework for Dec. 13 (Fri.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 43 and 44. Follow ALL directions! Study all TEN corrected exit tickets for Math test on Tuesday.
Science- Study Science notes in notebook for test on Wed. It is a small sheet that was stapled in.
***Ms. Alma said to check her blog to practice the song for the Christmas show. A few students have been chosen as part of a brief Christmas play.
***For those parents who are wondering about homework for the Christmas vacation, I am assigning work since students will be taking their very important on-line MAP test again in January. I am assigning FIVE new books to be read on the Pearson website: The titles are: At School, My School, Off to School We Go, Let's Be Fair, and It's Time to Get in Line. They will be given the 3 loose leaf sheets next week so they can answer the questions in complete sentences ONLY for the last three books mentioned above. It is important that students do this work themselves (with some help as needed, of course) but it is of no benefit to your children if all their work is done for them. It is important to keep practicing the reading so they are prepared for the MAP test when they return.
The books will appear on the Pearson website starting Dec. 16 and will there till Jan. 6.
**** I found out TODAY that Mr. Woods wants first graders to start working on the Success Maker program which is now up and running again. Today I received each student's new password and username and I will be sending these out on Monday along with the website for Success Maker on an index card which must be kept in the front panel of their folder. You may take a picture of it for safe keeping. It helps students in both Reading and Math. I will be keeping track during the vacation of what students are doing on the program. I strongly suggest 20 minutes a day in either subject at least every other day! I will start showing the students next week and be assigning some work in class and for homework.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Homework for Dec. 2 to 6
Dear Parents,
Please remember to send in the test folders on Monday with each test signed. The Religion Quiz on Chapter 5 will be given on Tues. This week students need to answer the questions in the back of THREE of the five books students were assigned to read over the Thanksgiving break. Students will be given till Thurs. to complete this assignment. The titles of these books are: Animals Grow and Change (4 questions), My New Pet (3 questions), and A Very Big Animal (3 questions).
Each should be done on a separate sheet of loose leaf with a full heading and the book title on each.
All responses must be in complete sentences and neatly done.
*Please click on this link if you wish to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Dec. 2 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 11 and 12.
Religion - Review Chapter 5 for quiz tomorrow.
ELA- Begin working on answering the questions in the back of the three leveled readers named above: Animals Grow and Change, My New Pet, and A Very Big Animal. You can work on one book each night since they will not be collected till Thursday.
***Anyone who did not bring in their test folder, please bring it in tomorrow!
***December calendars were sent home today. Read carefully!
Homework for Dec. 3 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 15 and 16. Follow the model in box on top right corner.
ELA- On your next notebook page copy the title and then the words and definitions below:
Vocabulary for A Fine, Fine School
1. strolled- walked slowly
2. announced - told, stated
3. enormous- giant, huge
4. cheer- to shout or yell in excitement
5. worried- nervous, anxious Opposite of worried is calm.
6. office - a workroom
7. synonym- a word with the same meaning
8. antonym - a word with the opposite meaning
***You can now read A Fine, Fine School on the Pearson website. You should also study the definitions above for a brief assessment tomorrow.
***Remember to keep working on answering the questions for the three books assigned yesterday.
Homework for Dec. 4 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 19 and 20. Draw a number bond for each.
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the three questions on p. 89 in complete sentences.
***Remember to bring in the homework for the leveled readers. All THREE loose leaf sheets are due tomorrow.
Homework for Dec. 5 (Thurs.)
Math - Do workbook pp. 23 and 24. Be sure to follow all directions.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the questions at the bottom of p. B43 in complete sentences. Please notice that there are THREE questions to answer!
Homework for Dec. 6 (Fri.)
***No Math homework tonight!
ELA- Study Voyages pp. 22 to 38 for Grammar Quiz on Tuesday. Be sure you know ALL about conjunctions, prepositions, proper nouns, and common nouns.
Social Studies - Study text book pp. 74 to 81 for Social Studies Quiz on Thursday. Be sure you about goods, services, shelter, salary, needs, wants.
Please remember to send in the test folders on Monday with each test signed. The Religion Quiz on Chapter 5 will be given on Tues. This week students need to answer the questions in the back of THREE of the five books students were assigned to read over the Thanksgiving break. Students will be given till Thurs. to complete this assignment. The titles of these books are: Animals Grow and Change (4 questions), My New Pet (3 questions), and A Very Big Animal (3 questions).
Each should be done on a separate sheet of loose leaf with a full heading and the book title on each.
All responses must be in complete sentences and neatly done.
*Please click on this link if you wish to view this week's lesson plan.
Homework for Dec. 2 (Mon.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 11 and 12.
Religion - Review Chapter 5 for quiz tomorrow.
ELA- Begin working on answering the questions in the back of the three leveled readers named above: Animals Grow and Change, My New Pet, and A Very Big Animal. You can work on one book each night since they will not be collected till Thursday.
***Anyone who did not bring in their test folder, please bring it in tomorrow!
***December calendars were sent home today. Read carefully!
Homework for Dec. 3 (Tues.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 15 and 16. Follow the model in box on top right corner.
ELA- On your next notebook page copy the title and then the words and definitions below:
Vocabulary for A Fine, Fine School
1. strolled- walked slowly
2. announced - told, stated
3. enormous- giant, huge
4. cheer- to shout or yell in excitement
5. worried- nervous, anxious Opposite of worried is calm.
6. office - a workroom
7. synonym- a word with the same meaning
8. antonym - a word with the opposite meaning
***You can now read A Fine, Fine School on the Pearson website. You should also study the definitions above for a brief assessment tomorrow.
***Remember to keep working on answering the questions for the three books assigned yesterday.
Homework for Dec. 4 (Wed.)
Math- Do workbook pp. 19 and 20. Draw a number bond for each.
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the three questions on p. 89 in complete sentences.
***Remember to bring in the homework for the leveled readers. All THREE loose leaf sheets are due tomorrow.
Homework for Dec. 5 (Thurs.)
Math - Do workbook pp. 23 and 24. Be sure to follow all directions.
Science- On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer the questions at the bottom of p. B43 in complete sentences. Please notice that there are THREE questions to answer!
Homework for Dec. 6 (Fri.)
***No Math homework tonight!
ELA- Study Voyages pp. 22 to 38 for Grammar Quiz on Tuesday. Be sure you know ALL about conjunctions, prepositions, proper nouns, and common nouns.
Social Studies - Study text book pp. 74 to 81 for Social Studies Quiz on Thursday. Be sure you about goods, services, shelter, salary, needs, wants.
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