Theme: Celebrations
Important Dates: 12/20-12/31 NO SCHOOL, 1/3 December Reading Calendars Due, 1/14 DIBELs Testing; 1/19 Jan Book Order Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Writing Numbers 0-10 Using Words; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying Pairs; Art
Wednesday: Graphing Pieces Used to Cover a Design; Fact Test; Early Out
Thursday: Writing Money Amounts Using the Cent Symbol; Paying for Items Using Dimes and Pennies; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Test; Spelling Packet and Sentences Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
orange, black, purple, white, blue, pink, red, brown, green, yellow
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Newsletter, December 3, 2010
Theme: Movement and Motion & Celebrations
Important Dates: 12/ 9 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser, 12/20-12/31 NO SCHOOL, 1/3 December Reading Calendars Due, 1/14 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Adding 2 to an Odd Number; P.E.
Tuesday: Covering a Design with Pattern Blocks, Sorting, Counting, and Recording the Pattern Blocks used to Cover a Design; Fact Test; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Adding 2; Early Out
Thursday: Comparing and Ordering Objects by Length Using Nonstandard Measurements; P.E.
Friday: Looking for a Pattern to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test; Spelling Packet and Sentences Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
friend, where, get, it, be, put, at, Thursday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 12/ 9 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser, 12/20-12/31 NO SCHOOL, 1/3 December Reading Calendars Due, 1/14 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Adding 2 to an Odd Number; P.E.
Tuesday: Covering a Design with Pattern Blocks, Sorting, Counting, and Recording the Pattern Blocks used to Cover a Design; Fact Test; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Adding 2; Early Out
Thursday: Comparing and Ordering Objects by Length Using Nonstandard Measurements; P.E.
Friday: Looking for a Pattern to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test; Spelling Packet and Sentences Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
friend, where, get, it, be, put, at, Thursday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Fun Website
I just found this website by accident. It has a lot of fun activities and stories to read to your child. Enjoy! Meddybemps
Monday, November 22, 2010
Newsletter, November 23, 2010
Theme: Movement and Motion
Important Dates: 11/24-11/26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/2 Santa Shop, 12/ 9 Domino's Pizza Party, 12/20-12/31 NO SCHOOL, 1/14 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Drawing a Line of Symmetry; Fact Test; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying Even and Odd Numbers; Art
Wednesday: Numbering a Clockface; Showing Time to the Hour on a Clock; Early Out
Thursday: Adding 2 to an Even Number; P.E.
Friday: Estimating and Measuring the Capacity of Containers Using Nonstandard Units; Math Test; Spelling Test; Spelling Packet and Sentences Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
hot, when, your, go, look, say, that, Wednesday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. PLEASE READ EACH WEEKDAY OF THE HOLIDAY, that way your child will still earn 400 minutes and be able to attend the reading incentive party.
The December Book Orders are due Wednesday December 1. If our class has a $40 order on the Holiday Gifts order, we will have a chance to win an ipad. We won't be the first in the school anymore (4th grade received a grant for one), but it would still be a great addition to our classroom. This order SHOULD be here before the Christmas break, if you would like to give any books as a gift, just let me know. I'm great a keeping secrets.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Important Dates: 11/24-11/26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/2 Santa Shop, 12/ 9 Domino's Pizza Party, 12/20-12/31 NO SCHOOL, 1/14 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Drawing a Line of Symmetry; Fact Test; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying Even and Odd Numbers; Art
Wednesday: Numbering a Clockface; Showing Time to the Hour on a Clock; Early Out
Thursday: Adding 2 to an Even Number; P.E.
Friday: Estimating and Measuring the Capacity of Containers Using Nonstandard Units; Math Test; Spelling Test; Spelling Packet and Sentences Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
hot, when, your, go, look, say, that, Wednesday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. PLEASE READ EACH WEEKDAY OF THE HOLIDAY, that way your child will still earn 400 minutes and be able to attend the reading incentive party.
The December Book Orders are due Wednesday December 1. If our class has a $40 order on the Holiday Gifts order, we will have a chance to win an ipad. We won't be the first in the school anymore (4th grade received a grant for one), but it would still be a great addition to our classroom. This order SHOULD be here before the Christmas break, if you would like to give any books as a gift, just let me know. I'm great a keeping secrets.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Line of Symmetry
Today for math we learned about symmetry, and I showed the kids a cool site that teaches symmetry. We weren't able to finish the lesson, so I told them I would post the link here for them to finish it if they would like. They might need a small amount of help with the instructions, but it is pretty self explanatory. If you would like to have your child learn more about symmetry go to: Links Learning. There is also another fun site, Hael Media, where students can practice making shapes with symmetry. Enjoy!
Read for the Record
I just got an email that finally told me the number of students that read "The Snowy Day" on the same day. It is kind of cool to know that we added 21 students to that number. Please go to Read for the Record for more information.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Newsletter, November 19, 2010
Theme: Then and Now
Important Dates: 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 1/14 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Creating a Line of Symmetry; P.E.
Tuesday: Giving Thanks; Art
Wednesday: NO SCHOOL
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Spelling Words: review of past weeks
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes
The December Book Orders are due Wednesday December 1. If our class has a $40 order on the Holiday Gifts order, we will have a chance to win an ipad. We won't be the first in the school anymore (4th grade received a grant for one), but it would still be a great addition to our classroom. This order SHOULD be here before the Christmas break, if you would like to give any books as a gift, just let me know. I'm great a keeping secrets.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Important Dates: 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 1/14 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Creating a Line of Symmetry; P.E.
Tuesday: Giving Thanks; Art
Wednesday: NO SCHOOL
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Spelling Words: review of past weeks
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes
The December Book Orders are due Wednesday December 1. If our class has a $40 order on the Holiday Gifts order, we will have a chance to win an ipad. We won't be the first in the school anymore (4th grade received a grant for one), but it would still be a great addition to our classroom. This order SHOULD be here before the Christmas break, if you would like to give any books as a gift, just let me know. I'm great a keeping secrets.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Newsletter, Novemember 12, 2010
Theme: Changes Over Time
Important Dates: 11/17 November Book Orders Due, 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/10 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Estimating the Capacity of Containers, Ordering Containers by Capacity, Identifying a 1 Cup Liquid Measure; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying the Even Numbers to 20; Art
Wednesday: Identifying and Locating Numbers on a Hundred Number Chart; Early Out
Thursday: Counting Dimes and Pennies; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Packet & Sentences Due; Math Test; Drawing a Picture to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Computers; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
any, have, read, did, or, good, too, Tuesday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes
The November Book Orders are due Wednesday November 17. If our class has a $40 order on the Holiday Gifts order, we will have a chance to win an ipad. We won't be the first in the school anymore (4th grade received a grant for one), but it would still be a great addition to our classroom.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Important Dates: 11/17 November Book Orders Due, 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/10 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Estimating the Capacity of Containers, Ordering Containers by Capacity, Identifying a 1 Cup Liquid Measure; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying the Even Numbers to 20; Art
Wednesday: Identifying and Locating Numbers on a Hundred Number Chart; Early Out
Thursday: Counting Dimes and Pennies; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Packet & Sentences Due; Math Test; Drawing a Picture to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Computers; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
any, have, read, did, or, good, too, Tuesday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please have your child write 2 sentences instead of one this week. They need to be related in some way. ie "I have a dog. His name is Max."
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes
The November Book Orders are due Wednesday November 17. If our class has a $40 order on the Holiday Gifts order, we will have a chance to win an ipad. We won't be the first in the school anymore (4th grade received a grant for one), but it would still be a great addition to our classroom.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Newsletter, November 5, 2010
Theme: Rocks
Important Dates: 11/8 McDonald's Fundraiser, 11/10 Domino's Fundraiser, 11/17 November Book Orders Due, 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/10 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting Dimes; P.E.
Tuesday: Counting by 2's; Art
Wednesday: Telling Time to the Hour; Early Out
Thursday: Subtraction Facts: Subtracting 0 and Subtracting a Number from Itself; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Packet & Sentences Due; Math Test; Identifying Identical Designs; Spelling Test; Computers; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
on, this, ran, can't, keep, if, Monday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes
We had a great time at the Wizard of Oz. You should be proud of your child. They were very respectful of the students performing and were silent walking in their halls to not disturb the other students while they were in class. (They did a better job that some fifth graders!) Make sure to tell them they were a great audience.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Important Dates: 11/8 McDonald's Fundraiser, 11/10 Domino's Fundraiser, 11/17 November Book Orders Due, 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/10 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting Dimes; P.E.
Tuesday: Counting by 2's; Art
Wednesday: Telling Time to the Hour; Early Out
Thursday: Subtraction Facts: Subtracting 0 and Subtracting a Number from Itself; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Packet & Sentences Due; Math Test; Identifying Identical Designs; Spelling Test; Computers; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
on, this, ran, can't, keep, if, Monday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes
We had a great time at the Wizard of Oz. You should be proud of your child. They were very respectful of the students performing and were silent walking in their halls to not disturb the other students while they were in class. (They did a better job that some fifth graders!) Make sure to tell them they were a great audience.
With the weather getting colder, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Mr. Whittier feels strongly that the students need to spend as much time outside during recesses as possible, even if it is cold outside.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Newsletter, October 29, 2010
Theme: Rocks
Important Dates: 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due, 11/4 Reading Incentive Party (for those students with 400 minutes), 11/17 November Book Orders Due, 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/10 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Adding 0; P.E.
Tuesday: Covering a Design in Different Ways; Art
Wednesday: Wizard of Oz Field Trip; Counting by 10's to 100; Early Out
Thursday: Subtraction Facts: Subtracting 1; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Packet & Sentences Due; Fact Test; Identifying Identical Designs; Spelling Test; Computers; Spirit Day (wear read, black, white, or gray)
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
help, ride, work, find, there, Sunday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
I only had a few students turn in the 5 sentences last week (again). Please work on that this week. It is helping a whole lot. Thank you to those of you that worked on them with your child and sent them back to school. If students continue to not bring their sentence booklets back, I will have to start assigning points to them. The students who do bring them back are making progress in their ability to tell what a sentence is.
Important Dates: 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due, 11/4 Reading Incentive Party (for those students with 400 minutes), 11/17 November Book Orders Due, 11/24-26 NO SCHOOL, 12/1 December Reading Calendars Due, 12/10 DIBELs Testing
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Adding 0; P.E.
Tuesday: Covering a Design in Different Ways; Art
Wednesday: Wizard of Oz Field Trip; Counting by 10's to 100; Early Out
Thursday: Subtraction Facts: Subtracting 1; P.E.
Friday: Spelling Packet & Sentences Due; Fact Test; Identifying Identical Designs; Spelling Test; Computers; Spirit Day (wear read, black, white, or gray)
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
help, ride, work, find, there, Sunday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
I only had a few students turn in the 5 sentences last week (again). Please work on that this week. It is helping a whole lot. Thank you to those of you that worked on them with your child and sent them back to school. If students continue to not bring their sentence booklets back, I will have to start assigning points to them. The students who do bring them back are making progress in their ability to tell what a sentence is.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Newsletter, October 20, 2010
Theme: Pumpkins
Important Dates: 10/25 Harvest Holiday (NO SCHOOL), 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/26 Red Ribbon Week10/29 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due, 11/1 Reading Incentive Party (for those students with 400 minutes)
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Sorting Items and Creating a Graph; Art
Wednesday: Weighing Objects Using Nonstandard Units; Early Out
Thursday: Fact Test; Finding a Sum by Counting On; Making and Reading a Bar Graph; P.E.
Friday: Using Logical Reasoning to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Spirit Day (wear read, black, white, or gray)
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
Spelling homework is a review of past week's words. I have provided a copy of all the words in a "flash card" form so you can help your child with the last two pages of the homework. Use the cards as traditional "flash cards" as well.
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Mr. Whittier is going to allow the students to wear their Halloween costumes to school on the 29th. Please make sure that they follow the guidelines you received either by note or email from him. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
I only had a few students turn in the 5 sentences last week. Please work on that this week. It is helping a whole lot. Thank you to those of you that worked on them with your child and sent them back to school.
Important Dates: 10/25 Harvest Holiday (NO SCHOOL), 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/26 Red Ribbon Week10/29 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due, 11/1 Reading Incentive Party (for those students with 400 minutes)
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Sorting Items and Creating a Graph; Art
Wednesday: Weighing Objects Using Nonstandard Units; Early Out
Thursday: Fact Test; Finding a Sum by Counting On; Making and Reading a Bar Graph; P.E.
Friday: Using Logical Reasoning to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Spirit Day (wear read, black, white, or gray)
Spelling Words: review of past weeks.
Spelling homework is a review of past week's words. I have provided a copy of all the words in a "flash card" form so you can help your child with the last two pages of the homework. Use the cards as traditional "flash cards" as well.
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Mr. Whittier is going to allow the students to wear their Halloween costumes to school on the 29th. Please make sure that they follow the guidelines you received either by note or email from him. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
I only had a few students turn in the 5 sentences last week. Please work on that this week. It is helping a whole lot. Thank you to those of you that worked on them with your child and sent them back to school.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Newsletter, October 15, 2010
Theme: Pumpkins
Important Dates: 10/18-10-20 Walk Safe Week, 10/21-10/22 Fall Recess (NO SCHOOL), 10/25 Harvest Holiday (NO SCHOOL), 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/26 Red Ribbon Week10/29 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Adding 1; P.E.
Tuesday: Addition Facts: Adding 1; Art
Wednesday: Estimating and Measuring Length Using Nonstandard Units: Math Test; Early Out
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Spelling Words: none
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Mr. Whittier is going to allow the students to wear their Halloween costumes to school on the 29th. Please make sure that they follow the guidelines you received either by note or email from him. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Important Dates: 10/18-10-20 Walk Safe Week, 10/21-10/22 Fall Recess (NO SCHOOL), 10/25 Harvest Holiday (NO SCHOOL), 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/26 Red Ribbon Week10/29 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Adding 1; P.E.
Tuesday: Addition Facts: Adding 1; Art
Wednesday: Estimating and Measuring Length Using Nonstandard Units: Math Test; Early Out
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Spelling Words: none
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Mr. Whittier is going to allow the students to wear their Halloween costumes to school on the 29th. Please make sure that they follow the guidelines you received either by note or email from him. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Newsletter, October 8, 2010
Theme: Pumpkins
Important Dates: 10/14 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser, 10/15 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, 10/18-10-20 Walk Safe Week, 10/21-10/22 Fall Recess (NO SCHOOL), 10/25 Harvest Holiday (NO SCHOOL), 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/20 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Ordering Numbers to 20; P.E.
Tuesday: Writing Number Sentences for "Some, Some Went Away" Stories; Art
Wednesday: Counting Backward fro 10 to 1, Adding 1 to a Number; Early Out
Thursday: Identifying: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night: Fact Test; Spelling Test; P.E.
Friday: Pumpkin Patch Field Trip; Computers; Spirit Day (wear your school colors)
Spelling Words: in, come, said, let, house, no
Miscellaneous:
Thank you for the help with the "silly bands." (I just learned what they are called.) They have stopped being such a disruption.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Thank you ALL for coming in to visit with me during SEP's. I enjoyed visiting with you.
Important Dates: 10/14 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser, 10/15 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, 10/18-10-20 Walk Safe Week, 10/21-10/22 Fall Recess (NO SCHOOL), 10/25 Harvest Holiday (NO SCHOOL), 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/20 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Ordering Numbers to 20; P.E.
Tuesday: Writing Number Sentences for "Some, Some Went Away" Stories; Art
Wednesday: Counting Backward fro 10 to 1, Adding 1 to a Number; Early Out
Thursday: Identifying: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night: Fact Test; Spelling Test; P.E.
Friday: Pumpkin Patch Field Trip; Computers; Spirit Day (wear your school colors)
Spelling Words: in, come, said, let, house, no
Miscellaneous:
Thank you for the help with the "silly bands." (I just learned what they are called.) They have stopped being such a disruption.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Thank you ALL for coming in to visit with me during SEP's. I enjoyed visiting with you.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Read for the Record
Today we have the opportunity to help break a world record. We are going to read the same book as thousands of kids from all across the United States. The book we will be reading is "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats. It is a fun way to encourage children to read. I will let you know how many other students participated when I get the number.
If you would like more information go to: http://www.readfortherecord.org/site/PageServer
If you would like more information go to: http://www.readfortherecord.org/site/PageServer
Friday, October 1, 2010
Newsletter October 1, 2010
Theme: Maps/Columbus
Important Dates: 10/4 - 8 SEPs (out at 2:30 each day); 10/15 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/20 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 18
Tuesday: Identifying Lighter and Heavier Using a Balance
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 18
Thursday: Covering Designs with Pattern Blocks
Friday: Looking for a Pattern to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test
Spelling Words: jump, see, call, my, what, us
Miscellaneous:
The stretchy rubber bands that the kids are wearing are starting to become a distraction. I will warn them once; the next time I will take it away. Please talk to your kids about this. Thanks.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Starting October 11, I will need 1 volunteer each day to come and help in our classroom: Mon, Tues, &Thurs, at 2:15. If you would like to come, please let me know. I have only had one volunteer contact me about helping, I still need at least 3 more.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Important Dates: 10/4 - 8 SEPs (out at 2:30 each day); 10/15 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 10/20 Halloween Party, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 18
Tuesday: Identifying Lighter and Heavier Using a Balance
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 18
Thursday: Covering Designs with Pattern Blocks
Friday: Looking for a Pattern to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test
Spelling Words: jump, see, call, my, what, us
Miscellaneous:
The stretchy rubber bands that the kids are wearing are starting to become a distraction. I will warn them once; the next time I will take it away. Please talk to your kids about this. Thanks.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Starting October 11, I will need 1 volunteer each day to come and help in our classroom: Mon, Tues, &Thurs, at 2:15. If you would like to come, please let me know. I have only had one volunteer contact me about helping, I still need at least 3 more.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Online Math Games
I just discovered a place to go online to have your child practice their math facts. Academic Skill Builders has several different math concepts that can be practiced, against other kids OR privately. The games were designed to work with an interactive whiteboard, but from what I can tell they can be played on your computer at home. As with all online activities, monitor your child to help keep them safe.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Newsletter, September 25, 2010
Theme: One of a Kind
Important Dates: 10/1 September Reading Calendars Due, 10/4 - 8 SEPs (out at 2:30 each day); 10/15 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Identifying a Rectangle, Identifying the Number of Sides and Angles of a Rectangle; P.E.
Tuesday: Writing Number Sentences for "Some, Some More" Stories, Creating Addition Problem Situations; Art
Wednesday: Creating and Reading a Repeating Pattern; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 18; P.E.
Friday: Identifying the Attributes of Pattern Blocks; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Library
Spelling Words: pretty, am, me, make, will
Miscellaneous:
Coming home in your child's homework folder today will be two additional papers that need to be returned to school. 1- Field Trip Permission Slip, 2- Personal Narrative Planning Sheet. Please send both back to school as soon as possible.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Starting October 11, I will need 1 volunteer each day to come and help in our classroom: Mon, Tues, &Thurs, at 2:15. If you would like to come, please let me know. I have only had one volunteer contact me about helping, I still need at least 3 more.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Important Dates: 10/1 September Reading Calendars Due, 10/4 - 8 SEPs (out at 2:30 each day); 10/15 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due, 11/1 October Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Identifying a Rectangle, Identifying the Number of Sides and Angles of a Rectangle; P.E.
Tuesday: Writing Number Sentences for "Some, Some More" Stories, Creating Addition Problem Situations; Art
Wednesday: Creating and Reading a Repeating Pattern; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 18; P.E.
Friday: Identifying the Attributes of Pattern Blocks; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Library
Spelling Words: pretty, am, me, make, will
Miscellaneous:
Coming home in your child's homework folder today will be two additional papers that need to be returned to school. 1- Field Trip Permission Slip, 2- Personal Narrative Planning Sheet. Please send both back to school as soon as possible.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Starting October 11, I will need 1 volunteer each day to come and help in our classroom: Mon, Tues, &Thurs, at 2:15. If you would like to come, please let me know. I have only had one volunteer contact me about helping, I still need at least 3 more.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Newsletter, September 17, 2010
Theme: One of a Kind
Important Dates: 9/22 Hearing Screening, 10/1 September Reading Calendars Due, 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting from 0 to 23; P.E.
Tuesday: Writing Addition Number Sentences, Representing Equivalent Forms of the Same Number; Art
Wednesday: Identifying Ordinal Position to Sixth; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 0; P.E.
Friday: Making an Organized List to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Library
Spelling Words: funny, are, he, she, with
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Thank you to all of you that ordered books from the book order. It is a great way for you to get books in your home and books into our classroom.
Starting October 11, I will need 1 volunteer each day to come and help in our classroom: Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri at 2:15. If you would like to come, please let me know.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Important Dates: 9/22 Hearing Screening, 10/1 September Reading Calendars Due, 10/22 Oct Book Orders Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting from 0 to 23; P.E.
Tuesday: Writing Addition Number Sentences, Representing Equivalent Forms of the Same Number; Art
Wednesday: Identifying Ordinal Position to Sixth; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Addition Facts: Doubles with Sums to 0; P.E.
Friday: Making an Organized List to Solve a Problem; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Library
Spelling Words: funny, are, he, she, with
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes.
Thank you to all of you that ordered books from the book order. It is a great way for you to get books in your home and books into our classroom.
Starting October 11, I will need 1 volunteer each day to come and help in our classroom: Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri at 2:15. If you would like to come, please let me know.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Newsletter, September 10, 2010
Theme: One of a Kind
Important Dates: 9/14 Book Orders Due, 9/14 Dibels Testing, 9/16 Walk-a-Thon, 9/17 Vision Screening, 10/1 September Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting Pennies; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying a Number Between Two Numbers; Art
Wednesday: Dividing a Solid in Half; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Picturing and Combining Sets, Graphing a Picture on a Pictograph; P.E.
Friday: Sorting by One Attribute; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Library
Spelling Words: little, big, is, all, here
Miscellaneous:
Reading calendars for September are now in your child's homework folder. Each child needs to read for 400 minutes a month. That is only 20 minutes a night, 5 days a week.
The PTA is collecting clean Capri Sun pouches as part of their fundraising efforts to help get updated technology into the classrooms. Send them to school along with your Lin's receipts and your box tops.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Important Dates: 9/14 Book Orders Due, 9/14 Dibels Testing, 9/16 Walk-a-Thon, 9/17 Vision Screening, 10/1 September Reading Calendars Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting Pennies; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying a Number Between Two Numbers; Art
Wednesday: Dividing a Solid in Half; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Picturing and Combining Sets, Graphing a Picture on a Pictograph; P.E.
Friday: Sorting by One Attribute; Math Test; Spelling Test; Computers; Library
Spelling Words: little, big, is, all, here
Miscellaneous:
Reading calendars for September are now in your child's homework folder. Each child needs to read for 400 minutes a month. That is only 20 minutes a night, 5 days a week.
The PTA is collecting clean Capri Sun pouches as part of their fundraising efforts to help get updated technology into the classrooms. Send them to school along with your Lin's receipts and your box tops.
Check your child's homework folder each night. There is generally something for them to work on. Remind them to turn it in when they get to school.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Newsletter, September 3, 2010
Theme: One of a Kind
Important Dates: 9/10 Walk-a-Thon Packets Due, 9/14 Book Orders Due, 9/16 Walk-a-Thon, 9/17 Vision Screening, 10/1 September Reading Packets Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Identifying: Morning, Afternoon, First, Last, Between, Middle, Second, and Third; Art
Wednesday: Identifying a Triangle, the Number of Sides and Angles of a Triangle, Sorting by One Attribute; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Making a Shape on a Geoboard; P.E.
Friday: Acting Out and Drawing Pictures for Some, Some More and Some, Some Went Away Stories; Math Test; Computers; Spelling Test; Library
Spelling Words: the, not, you, do, want
Miscellaneous:
Our annual Walk-a-Thon is coming up. The PTA has prepared packets for each child. This is a great way to raise money for our school. The PTA is working hard to get some new technology into the classrooms. Please support this effort is possible.
The PTA also collects the "Box Tops for Education." Send them with your child; we have a jar in our classroom to collect them in.
Lin's also donates money to the school based on the amount of Lin's receipts that are turned in. Write your child's name on the back, and turn it in to the office. Each week the office draws from that box for prizes.
Reading calendars for September are now in your child's homework folder. Each child needs to read for 400 minutes a month. That is only 20 minutes a night, 5 days a week.
Important Dates: 9/10 Walk-a-Thon Packets Due, 9/14 Book Orders Due, 9/16 Walk-a-Thon, 9/17 Vision Screening, 10/1 September Reading Packets Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Identifying: Morning, Afternoon, First, Last, Between, Middle, Second, and Third; Art
Wednesday: Identifying a Triangle, the Number of Sides and Angles of a Triangle, Sorting by One Attribute; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Making a Shape on a Geoboard; P.E.
Friday: Acting Out and Drawing Pictures for Some, Some More and Some, Some Went Away Stories; Math Test; Computers; Spelling Test; Library
Spelling Words: the, not, you, do, want
Miscellaneous:
Our annual Walk-a-Thon is coming up. The PTA has prepared packets for each child. This is a great way to raise money for our school. The PTA is working hard to get some new technology into the classrooms. Please support this effort is possible.
The PTA also collects the "Box Tops for Education." Send them with your child; we have a jar in our classroom to collect them in.
Lin's also donates money to the school based on the amount of Lin's receipts that are turned in. Write your child's name on the back, and turn it in to the office. Each week the office draws from that box for prizes.
Reading calendars for September are now in your child's homework folder. Each child needs to read for 400 minutes a month. That is only 20 minutes a night, 5 days a week.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Newsletter, August 27, 2010
Theme: One of a Kind
Important Dates: 9/2- Picture Day, 9/6- Labor Day (No School)
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Writing the Numbers 0, 6, 8, and 9; P.E.
Tuesday: Ordering Sets from Smallest to Largest; Art; Assembly
Wednesday: Matching a Number to a Set; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Identifying: Morning, Afternoon, First, Last, Between, Middle, Second, and Third; P.E.
Friday: Identifying the Steps in the Problem Solving Process; Math Test; Computers; Spelling Test; Library
Spelling Words: like, cat, to, and, dog
Miscellaneous:
We have had a great first week.
Please check your child's homework folder each night. Take out papers in the stay home side, and help your child complete their homework.
Spelling homework comes home each Friday and is due the Following Friday.
Reading calendars for September are now in your child's homework folder.
Sight word lists have been sent home. Please read through these each night until your child can read them automatically. They should be able to instantly recognize the word without sounding it out.
Important Dates: 9/2- Picture Day, 9/6- Labor Day (No School)
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Writing the Numbers 0, 6, 8, and 9; P.E.
Tuesday: Ordering Sets from Smallest to Largest; Art; Assembly
Wednesday: Matching a Number to a Set; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Identifying: Morning, Afternoon, First, Last, Between, Middle, Second, and Third; P.E.
Friday: Identifying the Steps in the Problem Solving Process; Math Test; Computers; Spelling Test; Library
Spelling Words: like, cat, to, and, dog
Miscellaneous:
We have had a great first week.
Please check your child's homework folder each night. Take out papers in the stay home side, and help your child complete their homework.
Spelling homework comes home each Friday and is due the Following Friday.
Reading calendars for September are now in your child's homework folder.
Sight word lists have been sent home. Please read through these each night until your child can read them automatically. They should be able to instantly recognize the word without sounding it out.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Newsletter, August 23, 2010
Theme: Class Building
Important Dates: 9/2- Picture Day, 9/6- Labor Day (No School)
Peek at the Week:
Monday: Writing the Numbers 1, 4, and 5; P.E.
Tuesday: Making Towers for the Numbers 1-9, Ordering the Numbers 0-9; Art.
Wednesday: Placing an Object on a Graph; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Identifying a Circle and Square; P.E.
Friday: Graphing a Picture on a Pictograph; Computers; Spelling Test
Spelling Words: we, can, run, play, a, I
Miscellaneous:
Newsletters will normally come home on Friday, please watch for our next one this Friday.
Math homework will come home everyday of the week EXCEPT for most Fridays. This past Friday and the coming Fridays are exceptions. It needs to be returned to school each day. It will seem really easy right now, but it will get harder.
Spelling homework came home this past Friday (8/20), it is due this Friday (8/27). Our first spelling test is this Friday.
Important Dates: 9/2- Picture Day, 9/6- Labor Day (No School)
Peek at the Week:
Monday: Writing the Numbers 1, 4, and 5; P.E.
Tuesday: Making Towers for the Numbers 1-9, Ordering the Numbers 0-9; Art.
Wednesday: Placing an Object on a Graph; Early Out (dismiss at 1:30)
Thursday: Identifying a Circle and Square; P.E.
Friday: Graphing a Picture on a Pictograph; Computers; Spelling Test
Spelling Words: we, can, run, play, a, I
Miscellaneous:
Newsletters will normally come home on Friday, please watch for our next one this Friday.
Math homework will come home everyday of the week EXCEPT for most Fridays. This past Friday and the coming Fridays are exceptions. It needs to be returned to school each day. It will seem really easy right now, but it will get harder.
Spelling homework came home this past Friday (8/20), it is due this Friday (8/27). Our first spelling test is this Friday.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Back to School
I can't believe how quickly the summer has gone!
I am really looking forward to meeting you at Back to School Night. At Back to School Night, I get to show you our classroom, let you find some important things in our classroom, share some important information with your parents, and answer any questions you might have.
I am really looking forward to meeting you at Back to School Night. At Back to School Night, I get to show you our classroom, let you find some important things in our classroom, share some important information with your parents, and answer any questions you might have.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Speakaboos
Speakaboos is a fun site where your child can listen to and watch stories being read to them online. They have even just released a version in Spanish. They also have a summer reading program, so check it out.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
What should I read next?
Sometimes when you finish a great book, you feel somewhat let down. You want the journey to continue. Go to Book Seer, type in the name AND author of the book you just finished and a list of recommended titles from Amazon and Library Thing will show up on your screen. What a great way to keep reading! Enjoy!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Success in First Grade
I came across a post on the Internet today 10 Tips for First Grade Success. It has some really good ideas on things to do to help your first grader to succeed in transitioning from kindergarten to first grade. There are some big adjustments that your child needs to make to be successful in first grade. Check it out.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer Reading Tips
I just found this online article with tips and ideas of ways to read in the summer here at The Children's Book Review - Summer Reading Tips. The book mentioned in the article I haven't seen, but I am extremely curious to see what it says. The video at the bottom is worth watching. The classic picture books Pam Allyn chooses are some of my personal ones and the new ones look like they are worth finding. Enjoy!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Math is Fun
Here is a math website to help enhance what we have been learning at school, or as a way to fill in some "I'm bored" time (why not fill it with something educational?) Have fun!
Math is Fun
Math is Fun
Friday, May 14, 2010
Just Right Books
Reading Rockets has an article that has some helps on how to help your child choose a good fit book.
A child needs to be reading a book independently with 99% accuracy to increase their fluency and comprehension skills. 99% may seem like the book is easy for them to read, but if they are frustrated when they are reading (90% accuracy) they will become disheartened and might not want to even try to read.
A child needs to be reading a book independently with 99% accuracy to increase their fluency and comprehension skills. 99% may seem like the book is easy for them to read, but if they are frustrated when they are reading (90% accuracy) they will become disheartened and might not want to even try to read.
Summer Reading Helps
Here is an interesting article with some ideas to help you read with your child during the summer months from The Children's Book Review. When my kids were little, it was hard to find ways to motivate them to read during the summer months. I am going to try some of these suggestions with my own children this summer, even though they are "grown."
The Children's Book Review also has a listing of recommended books to read by age level, category, and a showcase of authors. A great resource for busy families.
Summer reading can be a great way to spend time with your kids. Happy reading!
The Children's Book Review also has a listing of recommended books to read by age level, category, and a showcase of authors. A great resource for busy families.
Summer reading can be a great way to spend time with your kids. Happy reading!
Imagination Soup
I just discovered this fun blog: Imagination Soup. There are many great things on this site, but my favorite is the Top 7 1/2 Summer Books to Read for Kids post (there is a reason for the 1/2, read to find the post to find out why). What a fun way to start the summer off! Maybe you and your child can sit down together and make your own list of books they would like to read throughout the summer. I know I have a growing list of my own.
Happy Reading!
Happy Reading!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Scholastic Summer Reading Program
I finally went through my last book order for the 2009-2010 school year from Scholastic, and was given a few fliers for the Student Summer Reading Challenge. After checking it out online I would like to try it out with my own class. I am going to send a flyer home with all of my students during the last week of the school year. Here is the link to get started: Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge.
I remember spending my summers during my early elementary years reading voraciously to earn a cheeseburger from McDonald's through our local library's summer reading program. I thought it was the coolest thing. Maybe that is why I love reading, and teaching others to read. Thanks to my mom for the support and encouragement to earn those cheeseburgers. I'm sure that it couldn't have been easy to keep returning to the library for more books or cheeseburger certificates.
I remember spending my summers during my early elementary years reading voraciously to earn a cheeseburger from McDonald's through our local library's summer reading program. I thought it was the coolest thing. Maybe that is why I love reading, and teaching others to read. Thanks to my mom for the support and encouragement to earn those cheeseburgers. I'm sure that it couldn't have been easy to keep returning to the library for more books or cheeseburger certificates.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Scholastic Book Search
Scholastic has created a great way for you to determine if the books they are reading at home are a "Good Fit Book." Just type the name of the book you are wondering about in the widget found at the bottom of this page and it will redirect you to the Scholastic web site. In the top right hand corner of the page make sure you select the "Guided Reading Level" radial button and then click set. If Scholastic has that book in their system, it will tell you the guided reading level of that particular book.
Our goal is to have all our first graders reading at an "G" by January, and an "I" or "J" reading level by the end of first grade. I would be happy to share with you your child's reading level at school to help you in your endeavors.
Our goal is to have all our first graders reading at an "G" by January, and an "I" or "J" reading level by the end of first grade. I would be happy to share with you your child's reading level at school to help you in your endeavors.
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