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!!