December 21-23

No Homework this week!!!

Have a very

Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year!!

Homework for December 14-18; #7258

Spelling
Christmas List
Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write sentences for #’s 1-5 and study
Wednesday-write sentences for #’s 5-10 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on Final, Stable Syllables this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Monday and Thursday.

Math
We reviewed Subtraction to 10 today and will take the Chapter 8 Test tomorrow. We will work on Addition and Subtraction facts to 12 for the rest of the week!

Reading
We will continue with “Honey Bees” this week. Please review the wordlist and story nightly. We will take the oral test for that story on Wednesday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension test on Thursday. We won’t get our next book until after the Christmas break.

Notes
-Tomorrow is the Bake Sale! Each child may spend .50 to buy two snacks or .25 to buy one. If you are sending donations to the Bake Sale, they must be store bought and wrapped.
-The fundraiser pick-up is on Tuesday from 4-7pm. Please remember to pick up your items!! This is the only day for picking up!
-We will go to the High School on Friday morning to see the band and chorus perform!
-Our Christmas Party will be on Wed., December 23 at 1:30! We do not exchange gifts, but if you would like to send in a donation for the Hillside SPCA you may do so.
-Specials; Monday- Library Tues.-Book Exchange Wed.-Computer Class Thurs.-Music Fri.-Gym (Wear sneakers!)

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for December 7-11; #7258

Spelling
Lesson 8
1. sat 7. street
2. dog 8. thank
3. glad 9. needed
4. cost 10. resting
5. milk 11. color
6. sock 12. friend

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday-write sentences for #’s 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write sentences for #’s 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on the letter Vv, the –ve Rule and spelling with Final –c this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday and Friday.

Math
We will continue to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. Please keep practicing at home!

Reading
We will continue with the story “Life in the Forest.” We will take the Oral Wordlist Test on Tuesday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Wednesday. Please practice the word list and listen to your child read the story orally at home on Monday and Tuesday.
We will begin “Honey Bees” on Thursday. Please review the wordlist and story nightly. We will take the oral test for that story next Wednesday (12/16) and the Vocabulary and Comprehension test on Thursday (12/17). We won’t get our next book until after the Christmas break.

Notes
- We will have a Guidance Lesson on Tuesday morning.
-The fundraiser pick-up is on Wednesday from 4-7pm. Please remember to pick up your items!! This is the only day for picking up!
-The K-2nd Christmas Music Program will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 9:30 at the High School. Students may wear Holiday Attire!
-Our second chance day for Santa’s shop is on Thursday. That will be the last day for us to shop!
-Specials; Monday- Music Tues.-no special; practice for the Christmas Program Wed.-Gym Thurs.-Art Fri.-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for December 1-4; #7258

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the vowel digraph oo, the letter Jj and the FLOSS RULE this week. There will be homework in Phonics on Thursday night! It will be Homework Sheet 51 please check over that with your child and return it on Friday.

Math
We will continue to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. We reviewed Chapter 7 today. We will take the Chapter 7 Test tomorrow! Chapter 8 will be more practice for subtracting to 10.

Reading
We will begin our new story “Life in the Forest” on Wednesday. Please practice the word list and listen to your child read the story orally at home each night. We will take the Oral Word List Test next Tuesday, December 8 and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 9.


Notes
-We will shop at SANTA’S SHOP on Wednesday morning at 11:00. Please send your child’s money in an envelope with instructions on how to spend it!
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-The K-2nd Christmas Music Program will be held next Thursday, December 10 at 9:30 at the High School. Students may wear Holiday Attire!
-Specials; Tues.-Art Wed.-Library Thurs.-Book Exchange
Friday-Computer Class


Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for November 23-25; #7258

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the letter Xx and digraph sh this week.

Math
We will continue to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. Keep practicing at home!

Reading
We will work on Mini Books this week. Look for those in your child’s folder and have your child read them to you.

Notes
-We will have a mini-feast in our classroom on Wed., November 25, to end our Thanksgiving unit!
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-School will be closed from Thursday, November 26 through Monday, November 30! Have a great holiday!
-Specials; Mon.-Computer Class Tues.-Music Wed.-Gym
Tues. (12/1)-Art

Homework for November 16-20; #7258

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
November 16-20

Spelling Lesson 7
1. see 7. bring
2. red 8. think
3. that 9. green
4. this 10. three
5. back 11. are *
6. sing 12. from *

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday-complete the fill in the blank worksheet; spell each word aloud as you write it!
Wednesday-complete the fill in the blank worksheet; spell each word aloud as you write it!
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will continue with the “Sneaky e Rule” this week, contractions and the letter Xx. There will be a Phonics Reader on Monday and Thursday.

Math
We reviewed Chapter 6 today and will take the Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday! We will start Chapter 7 on Subtraction Strategies on Wednesday. Keep practicing addition and subtraction facts to 10 at home!
Reading
Our new story for this week is “The Big Circle.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Thursday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.




We will continue with our Thanksgiving unit and discuss dinosaurs this week!


Notes
-We had a Guidance Class with Mrs. Hull today.
-We will have a mini-feast in out classroom on Wed., November 25, to end our Thanksgiving unit! I will provide turkey and drinks. I am asking for donations of other snacks for our feast. Things like gold fish crackers, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie or bread, popcorn and cranberries (dried or canned).
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-Specials; Mon.-Music Tues.-Gym Wed.-Art
Thurs.-Library Fri.-Book Exchange

Homework for November 9-13; #7258

Spelling Lesson 6
1. go 7. best *#’s 11 and 12 will be
2. hi 8. help sight words-words that
3. am 9. pick cannot be “sounded out!”
4. get 10. black Please study those!!
5. him 11. you *
6. ten 12. what *

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will work on syllable patterns and the “Sneaky e Rule” this week. The sneaky e rule is when a vowel is followed by a consonant and e; the e is silent and the vowel says its long sound.
Examples; take bike these cone tube



Reading
Our new story for this week is “Who Works Here?” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Thursday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We will continue adding to 10 this week. Please practice at home. We are trying to memorize the facts! We will review Chapter 6 on Friday and take the Chapter 6 Test on Monday, November 16!

We will work on a Native American Unit this week!



Notes
-Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm. Please come at your scheduled time!

Homework for November 2-6; #7258

Spelling
Lesson 5
1. ask 7. ants
2. big 8. snip
3. can 9. flag
4. cat 10. stand
5. drop 11. of *
6. lost 12. to *

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ee, syllable patterns and the letters Uu and Ww this week. There will be a phonics reader on Monday and Friday.

Reading
Our new story for this week is “The Farmer In the Hat.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Thursday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We reviewed adding to 10 today. We will take the Chapter 5 Test on Tuesday. Please review adding to 10 at home! We will begin Chapter 6 on Wednesday. It will be more practice adding to 10.


Notes
-Parent teacher conferences have been scheduled and are in homework folders today. I haven’t heard from some of you as to whether or not you would like a conference. Please return the Conference Papers as soon as possible. They must be returned either way, whether you want a conference or not. At this point there are no appointments left for Tuesday, November 10.
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-There is a correction on the November lunch menu; there will be a wrap offered as the second choice on Friday, not a salad.
-The 2nd Marking Period begins on Wednesday. Report cards will be in the green folder on Friday!
-Specials; Mon.-Art Tues.-Library Wed.-Book Exchange Thurs.-Computer Class Fri.-Music

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note for October 26-30;#7258

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
October 26-30

Spelling Lesson 4
1. he 7. hot
2. be 8. ran
3. if 9. hand
4. got 10. fast
5. his 11. said *
6. has 12. the *
*Numbers 11 and 12 cannot be "sounded out." Those words must be studied!

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will work on suffixes –ed and –ing this week. There will be a phonics reader on Thursday.

Reading
Today we took the End of the Book test for Unit 1. We got a new book today and the first story is “A Big Fish for Max.” Please read that and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Wednesday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We are working on Addition to 10 this week. Keep practicing the facts at home!!

Science
We will continue to work on “Rolling” in the Foss series.

Notes
-Please return the Conference Papers as soon as possible. They must be returned either way, whether you want a conference or not.
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-We will have a anti-drug program on Wednesday-it is Red Ribbon Week!!
-Friday is the Halloween Parade and Party! The parade will start at 2:00 outside in the bus loop. Please make sure that your child brings his or her costume in a bag marked with their first and last name.
-Specials; Mon.-Library Tues.-Book Exchange
Wed.-Computer Class Thurs.-Music Fri.-no special

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note for October 19-23;#7258

Spelling

Lesson 3
1. as 7. did
2. is 8. last
3. so 9. stop
4. its 10. land
5. sit
6. and
Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-5
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 6-10
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test
Phonics
This week we will work spelling with the final ck and k, and the digraph th. We will take Phonics Assessment #5 on Tuesday. We will also complete a Phonics Reader on Tuesday this week. Look for that in your child’s folder and have them read the story to you.

Reading
We will work on the story “Animal Park” this week. Please read the story and practice the word list with your child nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Wednesday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We are working on Subtraction this week. We will take the Chapter 4 Test on Tuesday.

Science
We will continue to work on “Rolling” in the Foss series.

**We will have an Anthracite Heritage Program on Wednesday morning and a Fire Prevention program on Friday morning!**

Notes
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-Specials; Mon.-Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class
Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note for October 12-16;#7258

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
This week we will work the letters Ee and Mm.

Reading
We will work on decodable and leveled readers this week.

Math
We will to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. There will be homework on Thursday night.

Science
We will work on FOSS SCIENCE this week. We will do experiments with twirlers and rollers this week!!




We will discuss Christopher Columbus on Wednesday!

Notes
-NSE is collecting items for the soldiers for MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY! Items such as beef jerky, individual bags of snacks, cookies, crackers, gum, hard candy, cashews, peanuts, pens, puzzle books, playing cards, hot chocolate, coffee bags, flavored packets for bottled water, baby powder and wipes, body wash, hand sanitizer, chap stick, conditioner, granola bars, socks deodorant, q-tips, soap, tissues and shampoo. We will be collecting these items up until Friday, October 23.
-We will have a PTO sponsored show on Friday at 9:15. It is a fun game show called “Brainshow Mania.” The students get to participate in a real game show!!!
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Thursday is Picture Retake day. The first packet must be returned in order to have a re-take.
-Specials this week;
Wednesday-Day 6- Gym (wear sneakers)
Thursday-Day 1-Art
Friday-Day2-Library

Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework Note for October 5-9;#7258

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
October 5-9

Spelling
Lesson 2
1. a 6. nap
2. an 7. tan
3. at 8. zip
4. tap 9. lap
5. lot 10. pit
Monday- Students will trace, write the words once and spell the words aloud for homework, using the packet provided.
Tuesday-Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 1-5 in the packet provided and study. Please help your child with this!
Wednesday- Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 6-10 in the packet provided and study.
Thursday-We will take a Pre-test. If your child gets all of the words correct then he or she is finished with Spelling for the week. If not, corrections must be written 3 times on paper provided.
Friday-The Final Test will be given to anyone that didn’t get 100 on Thursday!

Phonics
This week we will work the letters Kk, Cc and Bb. We will also learn the “k and c rule” this week. There will be a phonics reader “The Cat Cap” on Friday. Please read over that with your child.
**The “k and c rule” is that k comes before e, i or y and c comes before a, o, u or any consonant. **
Reading
We will work on the story “Get the Egg” this week. Please review the new word list nightly. The oral test on the word list will be given on Wednesday. The hardcover Reading books will be sent home nightly, as well. Please read and discuss the story with your child. The written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday!

Math
We reviewed subtraction to 6 today. The Chapter 3 Test on Subtraction to 6 will be given on Tuesday. We will begin Chapter 4 “Using Subtraction” on Wednesday. We will subtract to 10. Please practice at home!!!

We will complete Fire Safety activities this week. It is Fire Prevention Week!


Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Friday is Spirit Day!! Wear your Spartan t-shirt!!
-There is no school for students on Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13!!
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 1-Art
Tuesday-Day 2-Library
Wednesday-Day 3-Book Exchange
Thursday-Day 4-Computer Class
Friday-Day 5-Music
Thanks! Have a great week!!

Homework Note for September 28-October 2;#7258

Spelling
Lesson 1
1. on 6. I
2. no 7. in
3. not 8. it
4. top 9. pin
5. pop 10. tip
Monday- Students will trace, write the words once and spell the words aloud for homework, using the packet provided.
Tuesday-Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 1-5 in the packet provided and study. Please help your child with this!
Wednesday- Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 6-10 in the packet provided and study.
Thursday-We will take a Pre-test. If your child gets all of the words correct then he or she is finished with Spelling for the week. If not, corrections must be written 3 times on paper provided.
Friday-The Final Test will be given to anyone that didn’t get 100 on Thursday!



Phonics
This week we will work the letters Hh, Gg and Rr. There will be a phonics reader on Thursday. Please read over that with your child.
Reading
We will work on the story “A Fox and A Kit” this week. Please review the new word list nightly. The oral test on the word list will be given on Wednesday. The hardcover Reading books will be sent home nightly, as well. Please read and discuss the story with your child. The written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday!

Math
We will to work on Subtraction to 6 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. There will be homework on Tuesday night- practice book pgs. 11 and 12 will be sent home to complete!

Science
We will complete a Farm Animal Unit this week!

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 2-Library
Tuesday-Day 3-Book Exchange
Wednesday-Day 4-Computer Class
Thursday-Day 5-Music
Friday-Day 6-Gym (wear sneakers)
Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework for September 21-25;#7258

Spelling
NO SPELLING UNTIL NEXT WEEK!!!

Phonics
This week we will work on blends and the letters Dd and Ff. There will be a phonics reader on Wednesday and Friday. Please read over those with your child.

Reading
We will work on the story “The Big Blue Ox” this week. Please review the new word list nightly. The oral test on the word list will be given on Wednesday. The hardcover Reading books will be sent home nightly, as well. Please read and discuss the story with your child. The written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition to 10 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. We will take the Chapter 2 Test on Thursday!





Science
We will be working on “Spinners” in FOSS Science this week!


Notes
-We will have a Pep Rally in our Gym on Friday morning in honor of Homecoming!! We will get to cheer on our football team and meet the Homecoming Candidates. Students may wear NS Spartan shirts with dress code appropriate bottoms!!
-We will have snack daily at 10:15. Please send a snack with your child, a drink can be sent as well. If you would like to send enough snacks for a week or longer please write your child’s name on the package and I will keep the snack and distribute it at snack time.
-Please remember to send a note to school on the day your child returns after being absent. If a note isn’t returned in 3 days it will be considered an illegal absence.
-Lunch money must be sent in an envelope with your child’s name, ID number and homeroom 105 on the front.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 4-Book Exchange
Tuesday-Day 5-Computer Class
Wednesday-Day 6-Music
Thursday-Day 1-Gym (wear sneakers!!!)
Friday-Day 2-Art
Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework Note September 14; #7258

Spelling
NO SPELLING UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER!!!

Phonics
This week we will work on the letters Zz, Ss and voiced s, and Suffix –s.

Reading
We will continue working on our second story “Pig in a Wig”. The hardcover Reading book will be sent home on Monday and Tuesday nights. Please have your child read the story “Pig in a Wig” to you and ask questions as they read. We will take the written Comprehension and Vocabulary Test on Wednesday.

Math
We will be working on Addition to 10 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. You can review orally or on paper, it is a lot easier for the students if they memorize the basic addition facts.


Science
We will be working on “Balance” in FOSS Science this week!


Notes
-We will have snack daily at 10:15. Please send a snack with your child, a drink can be sent as well. If you would like to send enough snacks for a week or longer please write your child’s name on the package and I will keep the snack and distribute it at snack time.
-We will shop at the Book Fair on Wednesday. If you would like to shop at the Book Fair with your child you may do so this afternoon from 4-6pm.
-Please remember to send a note to school on the day your child returns after being absent. If a note isn’t returned in 3 days it will be considered an illegal absence.
-Lunch money must be sent in an envelope with your child’s name, ID number and homeroom 105 on the front.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 4-Computers
Tuesday-Day 5-Music
Wednesday-Day 6-Gym (wear sneakers!!!)
Thursday-Day 1-Art
Friday-Day 2-Library
Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework Note August 31; #7258

Spelling
Please practice the Spelling list at home nightly. We will begin Spelling on Wednesday and there will be written homework on Thursday. The homework will be to complete pgs. 1 and 2 from the Spelling workbook. We will take the first Spelling test next Thursday (Sept. 10).

Phonics
This week we will work on the letters Pp, Ii, Ll and Aa.

Reading
We are working on a unit about animals. We will be reading and writing about animals in this unit!
There will be a decodable reader, “Tap! Tap! Tap!” sent home on Wednesday. “The Pack” will be sent home on Thursday. Please read those with your child and keep them at home.

Math
We will be working on Addition this week. Please review the addition facts at home. You can review orally or on paper, it is a lot easier for the students if they memorize the basic addition facts.



Science
We will be working on “Balance” in FOSS Science this week!


Notes
-We will have snack daily at 10:15. Please send a snack with your child, a drink can be sent as well. If you would like to send enough snacks for a week or longer please write your child’s name on the package and I will keep the snack and distribute it at snack time.
-Please complete all of the forms and return in the green folder as soon as possible.
-Please remember to send a note to school on the day your child returns after being absent. If a note isn’t returned in 3 days it will be considered an illegal absence.
-Lunch money must be sent in an envelope with your child’s name, ID number and homeroom 105 on the front.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 1-Art
Tuesday-Day 2-Library
Wednesday-Day 3-Book Exchange
Thursday-Day 4-Computer Class
Friday-Day 5-Music

May 18-22; #7258

Spelling (Last Spelling Lesson!)
Lesson 25
1. cold 7. baked
2. wild 8. singing
3. mind 9. redness
4. child 10. hiking
5. fold 11. hopeless
6. colt 12. Wishes

Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for words numbered 1-6
Wednesday-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 5x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will review in Phonics for the rest of the year. We took our last Phonics Assessment last week!!

Reading
The new story for this week is “The Big, Big Sea.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly. We will continue to read the stories and do the workbook pages in Reading, but there won’t be any more tests given!


Math
We will review Adding to 20 on Monday and take the Chapter 18 Test on Tuesday. We will continue with Timed Tests to 12 and work on subtraction to 20 this week. The Chapter 18 test will be the last Math test given!

Science
We will continue with our Insect Unit!!! We will focus on Butterflies this week!!



Notes
-Tuesday morning we will have the “Teens Against Tobacco” students from the High School come over and do an activity with us out on the baseball field. It was postponed last week due to the weather.
-There is no school on Monday, May 25 -Memorial Day!
- Independent Readers;
Mon.-Robert Tues.-Jacob Wed.-Colby
Thurs.-Brianna Fri.-Amanda
Tues. (5/26)-Kaitlin

Thank-you!
Have a great week!!

May 4-8; #7258

Spelling

Lesson 24

1. place 7. class
2. ice 8. goose
3. mice 9. horse
4. space 10. rinse
5. pass 11. November
6. miss 12. December

Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for words numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 5x’s each and study

Phonics
We will work on prefixes and suffixes this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Monday and Friday.

Reading
The new story for this week is “Poppleton Everday.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will work on Solid Figures and Plane Shapes. We will also work on Adding to 20 this week!!

Science
We will begin our FOSS Science Unit on Insects this week!! We will have live specimens!!!

Thank-you!
Have a great week!!

April 27-May 1;#7258

Spelling
Field Trip
1. owls 7. deer
2. spider 8. alligator
3. bison 9. bobcat
4. bear 10. porcupine
5. snake 11. zoo
6. wolf 12. chocolate

Monday-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12 and study
Tuesday-“Pre-Test”-write corrections 5x’s each and study
Thursday-“Final Test”

Phonics
We will work on digraph ei and ew, and the /o/ sound of “a” this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Reading
The new story for this week is “The Puddle.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.



Math
We will work on Calendars and Time. We will also work on Adding to 20 this week!!

Science
We will have a Quiz on Animals on Tuesday. There will be packets sent home on Monday to review for the quiz.



Notes
-We will go to Hershey on our Field Trip on Wednesday!! Please make sure your child dresses for the weather and wears the NSE red t-shirt. Sneakers should be worn. All students must bring a bagged lunch, with all contents being disposable. We will be leaving after announcements, so please don’t be late to school.

April 20--24-#7258

Spelling
Field Trip
1. owls 7. deer
2. spider 8. alligator
3. bison 9. bobcat
4. bear 10. porcupine
5. snake 11. zoo
6. wolf 12. chocolate
We will do the “Field Trip” Spelling list this week and the beginning of next week! We won’t get a new list until May 4.
Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write the words in ABC order in your notebook
Wednesday-no homework
Thursday-write a sentence for words numbered 1-6 and study
Friday-no homework
Monday (4/27)-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12 and study
Tuesday (4/28)-“Pre-Test”-write corrections 5x’s each and study
Thursday (4/30)- “Final Test”

Phonics
We will work on digraph ie, combination wh and the /o/ sound of “a” this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Tuesday.


Reading
The new story for this week is “Frog and Toad All Year.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.


Math
We will continue to work on Time to the hour and half hour this week. Please practice at home! The test on “Time” will be given on Thursday. On Friday we will begin Chapter 25 “Time and Calendar.”

We will work on a unit about “Animals” to prepare for the Field Trip and we will also work on Earth Week activities!!


Notes
-Please return the Field Trip permission slip as soon as possible!-Send an empty 2-liter soda bottle to school by Wednesday, if possible

Spelling
Lesson 23

1. boy 7. boil
2. toy 8. point
3. enjoy 9. avoid
4. coy 10. coin
5. spoil 11. September
6. oil 12. October

Tuesday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Wednesday- complete the ABC order worksheet and study
Thursday-Pre-test corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on spelling words with –tch or ch and dge or ge. We will also read and spell with digraph ie. There will be a Phonics Reader on Tuesday.

Reading
We got our new book today. It is the last book in our Reading Series! The first story is “The Story of a Bluebird.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.


Math
We started learning about “Time” today! Please practice telling time to the hour and half hour at home!



We will work on Wind in FOSS science this week! We will make pinwheels and kites this week!!

April 6-8, #7258

NO Spelling this week!!

Phonics
We will work on spelling with –tch and –ch.

Reading
We will read a few little readers to work on comprehension this week. We will get our new textbook when we get back!

Math
We will work on counting quarters and “Using Money” this week. We will not start “Time” until next week!

We will work on Weather in FOSS science this week! We will make Pinwheels!!



Notes
-We will have our Book It Pizza Party on Tuesday afternoon! Everyone has completed all of the assignments!!


-We will have an Easter treat on Wednesday morning. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early that afternoon. School will not reopen until Tuesday, April 14!!

March 30-April 3, #7258

Spelling
Easter Words
1. basket 7. bonnet
2. rabbit 8. flower
3. egg 9. spring
4. hunt 10. chick
5. grass
6. Easter

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-5
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 6-10
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on the Dropping Rule and Ghost Letter Digraphs this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Wednesday and Friday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Little Bear’s Friend” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will take the test on counting pennies, nickels and dimes on Tuesday. We will review on Monday. We will work on counting quarters and “Using Money” for the rest of the week. The following week, we will start “Time.”

We will work on Weather in FOSS science this week! We will use bubbles on Thursday!!

March 23-27;#7258

Spelling
Lesson 22
1. chain 7. those
2. chase 8. that
3. chop 9. this
4. chin 10. then
5. chat 11. July
6. these 12. August

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on the digraph ph and the soft sound of g this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Tumbleweed Stew” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly. We will make Tumbleweed Snack on Friday. If you would like to send something to add to our snack, we need pretzels, popcorn, goldfish, M&Ms, raisins, cheerios or chex cereal.

Math
We will continue to work on counting pennies, nickels and dimes to $1.00 this week.


We will work on FOSS science this week!



Notes
-We will have a Virtual Field Trip to the Bronx Zoo on Thursday morning at 10:00. It is a Long Distance Learning program that Mrs. Groody has set up for us!!

March 16-20, #7258

No Spelling this week!! We will have a review Spelling Bee on Thursday!!


Phonics
We will work on digraphs oa and ey, and the vc’/v pattern this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday.


Reading
We will work on the story “The Absent-Minded Toad” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.


Math
We will review “Fractions” on Tuesday. And we will take the Chapter 21 Test on Wednesday. We will begin Chapter 22 “Counting Pennies, Nickels and Dimes” on Thursday. Please practice counting the coins at home!!




We will work on FOSS science this week! We will discuss weather.



Notes
-We worked on St. Patrick’s Day activities and had a green snack today!!

March 9-13, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 21

1. red 7.brown
2. blue 8. black
3. yellow 9. white
4. orange 10. pink
5. purple 11. May
6. green 12. June

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs au and aw, and Wild Colt words this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “My Robot” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.
If you would like to construct a robot at home and write a little description about it, we will have a presentation on Friday for each child to discuss his or her robot!! This is not a mandatory assignment, just something for fun!!


Math
We will work on Fractions this week.

We will work on FOSS science this week!

March 2-6, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 20
1. nail 7. play
2. paint 8. day
3. rain 9. stay
4. wait 10. clay
5. tail 11. March
6. gray 12. April

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on suffix –es, diphthongs ou and ow, and the vc/ccv and vcc/cv patterns this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Splash” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will take the Chapter 14 Test on Wednesday and the Unit 3 Test on Thursday. We will begin Chapter 21 “Fractions” on Friday.

We will work on FOSS science this week!

February 17-20, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 18
1. coat 7. bow
2. toad 8. mow
3. road 9. blow
4. goal 10. crow
5. boat 11. any
6. grow 12. many

Tuesday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Wednesday- unscramble the words on the worksheet provided and spell the words aloud as you unscramble them
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work the “The Dropping Rule” and diphthongs oy and oi this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Me On the Map” this week. The only test this week is an oral test on the Key Words and that will be given on Friday! Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on Math facts to 12! The Chapter 13 Test will be given on Thursday! We will begin Chapter 14 on Friday and it is more practice with Facts to 12!

*We will work on Dental Health this week!*

February 9-13, #7258

Spelling
Valentine
1. sweet 7. red
2. cards 8. hugs
3. love 9. pink
4. kiss 10. heart
5. rose
6. mine
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-5 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 6-10 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work the v/cv’ pattern and digraph ea this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Friday this week.

Reading
We will begin Book 1-4 this week! The first story is “A Bed Full of Cats.” Please practice the story and key words nightly. The tests will be given on Friday.

Math
We will continue to work on Math facts to 12! Practice at home!!


*We will work on Valentine and Presidents’ Day activities this week!*

Notes
-Our Valentine Party will be on Friday afternoon! Students can bring Valentine cards any day this week!
-Please send the party money ($4.00) for the second half of the year as soon as possible.

February 2-6, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 17
1. kite 7. cute
2. bike 8. cube
3. like 9. tube
4. time 10. flute
5. dime 11. could
6. tune 12. would
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-6 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 7-12 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work v/cv patterns this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Rex and Lilly Playtime” this week. The tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and review key words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on skip counting, even and odd numbers and ordinal numbers this week. We will take the Chapter 14 Test on Thursday. We will work on math facts to 12 next.

Science
We will work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!



Notes

-We will celebrate the 100th Day of School tomorrow. Bring your 100 Day projects!! We will be doing lots of fun activities!!

Homework for January 26-30, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 16
1. food 7. rope
2. tooth 8. pole
3. room 9. cone
4. soon 10. home
5. moon 11. why
6. nose 12. when
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-6 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 7-12 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow and v/cv patterns this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Digger Pig and the Turnip “this week. The tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and review key words nightly.

Math
We will work on skip counting, even and odd numbers and ordinal numbers this week.

Science
We will work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!

Homework for January 19-23, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 15
1. drum 7. grip
2. dress 8. grass
3. drag 9. grow
4. drop 10. grind
5. drink 11. says
6. grin 12. goes
Monday-no school
Tuesday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Wednesday- unscramble each Spelling word and spell it aloud as you do so
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow, combinations ir and ur, and the soft sound of c this week.
Reading
We will continue to work on the story “Making Friends, Keeping Friends”. The tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice key words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on Counting and Ordering Numbers. We will take the Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday. We will begin Chapter 12 on Thursday “Number Patterns.” Please practice skip counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s at home.

Science
We will continue to work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!

Homework for January 12-16, #7258

Spelling
Lesson 14
1. bean 7. lead
2. heat 8. seal
3. eat 9. meal
4. treat 10. real
5. read 11. where
6. bead 12. what
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-6 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 7-12 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ch and combinations ar, or and qu. We will have a Phonics Reader on Wednesday and Friday this week.

Reading
We will continue to work on the story “Too Much Talk”. The tests will be given on Wednesday. We will begin the story “Making Friends, Keeping Friends” on Thursday. Read the story and review key words on Thursday night.

Math
We will continue to work on Counting and Ordering Numbers.

Science
We will work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!