December 6-10

Spelling
The Big Circle
Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write Pre-test corrections 3x's each and study
Wednesday-Final Test

Life in the Forest
Thursday-complete Spelling practice book pg. 41


Math
Monday-Fact and Homework sheet 43b
Tuesday-Fact and Homework sheet 44b
Wednesday-Fact and Homework sheet 45b
Friday- Fact and Homework sheet 46b

Reading
Read "The Big Circle" on Monday night!
We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Tuesday.

We will begin "Life in the Forest" on Wednesday.  Read the story and go over the blue word cards nightly!


We have Gym on Wednesday this week.
Remember Library books for Thursday! 

November 30-December 3

Spelling


1.home
2.hope
3.rose
4.hose
5.those
6.joke
7.woke
8.stone
9.bone
10.rode

Tuesday-complete Spelling Practice Book page 37
Wednesday-study
Thursday-complete Spelling Practice Book page 37

Math

Tuesday-complete fact sheet 40
Thursday-complete worksheet 41b and fact practice
Friday-complete worksheet 42b and fact practice

Reading

Read "The Big Circle" and practice word cards nightly!

~~We will shop at Santa's Shop on Wednesday afternoon!~~

November 15-24

Spelling

1.  like
2.  ride
3.  smile
4.  time
5.  white
6.  bike
7.  dime
8.  hide
9.  ice
10.kite

Tuesday-trace, write and spell aloud each word
Wednesday-study
Thursday-trace, write and spell aloud each word
Friday-no homework
Monday (11/22)-trace, write and spell aloud each word
Tuesday (11/23)-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Wednesday (11/24)-Final Test

Math

Tuesday-worksheet 35b and fact sheet 35
Wednesday-no homework
Thursday-worksheet 36b and fact sheet 36
Friday-worksheet 37b and fact sheet 37

Monday (11/22)-worksheet 38b and fact sheet 38
Tuesday (11/23)-worksheet 39b and fact sheet 39


Reading

Read "Who Works Here?" nightly and review the word cards.  The Oral Test will be given on Tuesday (11/23) and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Wednesday (11/24). 

Word List

nine
pine

smile
while
pile

nice

bite

________

chip
chick

which
lunch

hatch
match
patch

________

when
people
work
live
who
out

November 8-12

Spelling Words
1. face
2. made
3. age
4. safe
5. take
6. make
7. cage
8. cake
9. late
10. name
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Monday-complete Spelling Practice Book page 30 and both sides of the Doubles Fact Math sheet
Tuesday-study Spelling words and complete Math worksheet 31b
Wednesday-write each Spelling word 2x's each, study and complete Math worksheet 32b
Thursday-write Spelling Pre-test corrections 3x's each, study and Math worksheet 33b
Friday-Final Test
_______________________________________________________________________

**Read "The Farmer in the Hat" and practice the Reading Word list nightly!**
Oral Reading Test is on Thursday and  Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be on Friday.



Reading Word List 
late
gate
name
game
rake
shape


page
rage
stage


face
lace
trace
cent


could 
paper
be 
horse
old

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November 1-5

Spelling


1. ship 6. rush

2. fish 7. shell

3. then 8. shop

4. shut 9. trash

5. with 10. thin

Monday-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 28

Tuesday-study

Wednesday-complete trace, write and spell aloud worksheet

Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x’s each and study

Friday-Final Test



Math

Monday-complete worksheet 26b

Tuesday-complete worksheet 27b

Wednesday-complete worksheet 28b

Thursday-complete worksheet 29b



Reading

We will continue to work on the story “A Big Fish for Max.” Read the story and go over the wordlist for the story nightly. Starting this week we will be taking the oral test as a separate grade than the written test. The oral test will be given on Thursday and the written test on Friday.





Notes

-Tuesday is Parent/Teacher Conference Day. If we sent home a note please let us know if you are going to make it or not. If we requested a conference there is a reason why we would like to meet, so if you absolutely can’t make it on Tuesday we will re-schedule for another day.

-Remember to wear sneakers and bring Library books on Thursday.

-Report cards will be sent home on Friday.

October 25

Spelling

Mondy-complete spelling practice book page

Tuesday-study

Wednesday-complete trace, write and spell aloud worksheet

Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x’s each and study

Friday-Final Test



Math

Monday-complete worksheet 24b

Tuesday-complete worksheet 25b

Thursday-complete worksheet 26b



Reading

We got a new book today and the stories are getting harder. Please read the story with your child nightly and ask questions as you are reading.

The new story is “A Big Fish for Max.” Read the story and go over the wordlist for the story nightly. Starting this week we will be taking the oral test as a separate grade than the written test. The oral test will be given on Thursday and the written test on Friday.



** It is Red Ribbon Week! We will discuss the importance of staying drug free! ** Follow the schedule of Red Ribbon Week activities that was sent home last week!



Notes

-We will have our Halloween Parade and Party on Friday! The parade will begin at 2:00 with the party to follow. Please send your child’s costume to school in a bag with his or her name on it. Please do not send any props such as broom, knives, daggers, guns, etc. Everyone is welcome to come and see the parade, but only assigned homeroom helpers will be allowed inside the school and classrooms.

-We had Gym today and will have Gym again on Friday; remember to wear sneakers!

-We have Library on Thursday.

October 18-22

Spelling


1.run
2.cut
3.must
4.sun
5.up
6.bump
7.jump
8.bus
9.nut
10.rug

Monday-completeSpelling Practice Book pg. 21
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-complete "Trace, Write and Spell Aloud"
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Reading
Read "Animal Park" and practice the wordlist nightly.  The Oral Test will be given on Thursday and the written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday.
Please review the Phonics Readers that will come home in your child's folder on Monday and Wednesday.  They are good practice for "sounding out" words!  You can keep those at home.

Math
Monday-Independent Practice 21B
Tuesday-Independent Practice 22B
Wednesday-Independent Practice 23B
Thursday-Independent Practice 24B

Science
We will learn about how pumpkins grow!



 Notes
*We will have the Diabetes Walk on Friday!  Students must wear sneakers and Gym dress code clothing to be comfortable to walk around the track at the football stadium. 

October 11-15

No homework in Spelling or Math this week!

We do have homework in Reading this week to get ready for nest week's story "Animal Park."
Wednesday-"Configuration Station"
Thursday-"Sentence Sense"


We had a Fire Safety program on Wednesday!  Thank you to the Volunteer Firefighters!


Remember Library books for Thursday!

October 4-8

Reading
Read "Get the Egg!" nightly and go over the wordlist.  Students will be tested orally on the wordlist on Thursday and the written test will be on Friday.

Spelling
1.bed
2.men
3.red
4.step
5.ten
6.net
7.leg
8.jet
9.sled
10.wet
Monday-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 17
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-complete Spelling Practice Book 19
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test


Math
Monday-Independent Practice 16B
Tuesday-Independent Practice 17B
Wednesday-Independent Practice 18B
Thursday-Independent Practice 19B



Notes
*Please send $4.00 Party Money as soon as possible.
*We have Gym on Tuesday-wear sneakers!
*Remember Library books on Thursday.
*We will have a Pep Rally in our Gym on Friday!!

September 27-October1

Spelling
Trace, write and spell the words aloud on Monday and Wednesday nights.  Study the words on Tuesday night!
The Pre-test will be given on Thursday, write any corrections 3x's each and the Final Test will be given on Friday.

Reading
Read the story "A Fox and a Kit" and practice the word list nightly.  The Oral Test on the Word list will be given on Thursday.  The Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday.

Math
Homework sheets will be completed on Monday through Thursday nights.  Please check over your child's homework nightly.

Last week we discussed Farm Animals!  Look for your child's packet in his or her folder!

Notes
-We will have a Bullying Program in the Gym on Friday morning.
-We will have Gym on Wednesday-remember to wear sneakers!
-Remember Library books for Thursday.

September 20-24

Reading
Read "The Big Blue Ox" and practice the word list nightly.  We will take an oral test on Thursday for the word list and the written test will be given on Friday .

Math
There will be Math homework on Monday-Thursday.  The Homework Sheet is on the back of the worksheet that was completed in school.

Spelling
Monday-complete Spelling practice book pg. 9, write the words 2x's each
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-complete Spelling practice book pg. 10
Thursday-Pre-test; write corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test


 **Every Friday is Spirit Day!!**

Have a Great Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 13-17

Reading
Practice "Pig in a Wig" and Reading vocabualry words nightly.

Spelling
Monday-pg. 5
Tuesday-study
Wed.-pg. 8
Thurs.-Pre-test
Friday-Final Test

Math
-please complete the Homework sheets on Tuesday-Thursday nights.

We will shop at the Book Fair on Wednesday! 

Have a nice week!

September 6-10

Reading
We are working on "Sam, Come Back!" Please read the story and practice the word list nightly!

Math
There will be homework Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The homework is on the back of the worksheet that we did in school!

Spelling
Trace, write and study the words on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Pre-test will be on Thursday. Any words wrong will be written 3x's each for homework and the Final Test will be taken on Friday.

**Thursday is Picture Day! All children will be having their picture taken, so dress nicely, and dress code must be followed! If you are ordering a p[package of pictures, payment must be with order in the envelope provided!

Welcome Back!

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!

May 24-28

Phonics
We will work on prefixes and suffixes this week.
Math
We will work on “Solid Figures and Plane Shapes” this week. Please practice adding and subtracting to 20 at home!

Reading
We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test for “Ben Franklin” on Wednesday. Read the story tonight and go over the important words. This is the last story in our Reading books!


Notes
-First grade didn’t get to do the Bike Rodeo at the Carnival. Hopefully it will be rescheduled for a later date!
-There is no school on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day!
Specials; Tues.-Day 3-Book Exchange Wed.-Day 4-Computer Class
Thur.-Day 5-Music Fri.-Day 6-Gym

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
May 17-21


Spelling
Lesson 21
(Last Spelling list for the year!!)
1.how 7.enjoy
2.round 8.overpay
3.dishes 9.afternoon
4.blue 10.vacation
5.argue 11.early
6.diver 12.learn

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs ie and ew, and suffixes –er, -est, –ful this week.

Math
We will take the Chapter 24 “Telling Time” Test tomorrow. There are homework sheets to practice for the test in folders today! We will work on Chapter 15 “Solid Figures and Plane Shapes” and “Adding and Subtracting to 20” this week.

Reading
We will continue with “Alexander Graham Bell” today and take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Tuesday. Review that story tonight. We will begin “Ben Franklin” on Wednesday. Please practice the wordlist and read the story nightly. The test will be next week.

Science
We will discuss INSECTS this week!

Notes
- We will be walking over to the High School to see the Spring Concert on Friday morning at 9:00. Please make sure your child is here on time and is wearing sneakers for the walk over!
-Next Monday, May 24 is the PTO Carnival! If you are allowing your child to do the Bike Rodeo, please make sure to have the permission slip signed and returned to school by Thursday! Also, look at the weather and dress your child accordingly. All students must wear socks and sneakers. An extra pair of socks is recommended due to the dew on the grass at the bouncy activities. If it is to be sunny, please put sunscreen on your child before school. You can send it to school with their name on it if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 4-Computer Class Tues.-Day-5-Music
Wed.-Day 6-Gym Thur.-Day 1-Art
Fri.-Day 2-Library

Homework for week of May 10, 2010

Spelling
Lesson 20

1.by 7.portion
2.say 8.sliding
3.for 9.September
4.even 10.carnation
5.point 11.only
6.nation 12.answer

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs ie and ei, combination wh, and spelling with /ch/ and /j/ sounds this week.

Math
We will begin Chapter 24 “Telling Time” today. Please practice telling time to the hour and half hour at home!


Reading
We will continue with “Simple Machines” today and take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Tuesday. Review that story tonight. We will begin “Alexander Graham Bell” on Wednesday. Please practice the wordlist and read the story nightly. The test will be next week.

Science
We will work on a Butterfly Unit this week!

Notes
- We had a program with the students from TAT (Teens Against Tobacco) today!
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 5-Music Tues.-Day-6-Gym
Wed.-Day 1-Art Thur.-Day 2-Library
Fri.-Day 3-Book Exchange

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

May 3, 2010

No Spelling this week!

Reading

We will begin "Simple Machines," the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be next Tuesday.

Read the story and practice word list nightly.

Math

Keep practicing counting coins to $1.00. A test will be given on Friday that covers trading coins and counting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to $1.00.

Our Field Trip to Hershey is on Wednesday, May 5. Please make sure to bring a lunch in a disposable bag, wear sneakers and your royal blue NSE t-shirt and be on your best behavior!!!

Homework Note; April 26

Spelling
Field Trip
1.owl 7.deer
2.spider 8.crocodile
3.bobcat 9.zoo
4.bear 10.chocolate
5.snake
6.wolf

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-5 and study
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 6-10 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on Ghost Letter Digraphs, and using the Dropping and Doubling Rules this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Math
We will take the Chapter 22 Test on “Counting Pennies, Nickels and Dimes” on Tuesday. We reviewed in class today and there is a homework sheet in your child’s folder for more practice tonight. We will work on trading coins this week and will add quarters into the mix, as well. Please practice counting with pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to $1.00 at home!

Reading
We will read “Dot and Jabber” this week. Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.



Notes
-We started a unit on Animals today to get ready for our Field Trip! We go to Hershey on our Field Trip next Wednesday, May 5. Every child must pack a lunch in a brown paper bag with his or her name clearly marked on the front. All contents, including drinks, must be disposable. We cannot carry any food items or containers around the zoo! Students should wear their new royal blue t-shirts that were provided by the PTO.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 1-Art Tues.-Day-2- Library
Wed.-Day 3-Book Exchange
Thur.-Day 4-Computer Class Fri.-Day 5-Music

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; April 19

Spelling
Lesson 19
1.off 7.acorn
2.boy 8.Friday
3.hiding 9.elbow
4.turtle 10.hurt
5.disturb 11.many
6.survive 12.any

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on soft g, the Doubling Rule and Ghost Letter Digraphs this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Math
We started “Money” last week! Please practice counting pennies, nickels and dimes to $1.00 at home. There will be a homework sheet on Tuesday and Thursday to practice counting money.

Reading
We will read “Mole and the Baby Bird” this week. Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.


Notes

-We will be working on Earth Week activities this week. We will be doing kid writings for an “Arbor Day/Earth Day” Program in Gordon. Some students will be chosen to read their work at the program!
-Please send me a note to let me know if your child will be eating lunch from the cafeteria or packing on the day of the carnival. A paper was sent home about this last week, but I only got four papers back! If you still have that paper, please send that. If not, just write me a note.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 2-Library Tues.-Day-3- Book Exchange
Wed.-Day 4-Computer Class Thur.-Day 5-Music Fri.-Day 6-Gym

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

April 12-16, 2010 Homework Note

Spelling
Lesson 18
1.grow 7.invite
2.open 8.crispy
3.away 9.she’ll
4.started 10.wisely
5.passing 11.give
6.table 12.people

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-fill in the blank with the correct spelling word and spell the word aloud
Wednesday-unscramble the spelling words and spell the word aloud
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs ey and ph, and soft g this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday.

Math
We will continue with Number Patterns, please practice nightly. We will have homework on Tuesday night to get ready for the Chapter 12 Test on Wednesday. I will also be asking each student to count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s, orally, next week. Practice, Practice, Practice!!!

Reading
We will read “Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!” this week. Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.




Notes
-We will have a Distance Learning activity on Thursday morning at 10:00. The program is called “Just Senseless.”
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 3-Book Exchange Tues.-Day-4- Computer Class
Wed.-Day 5-Music Thur.-Day 6-Gym Fri.-Day 1-Gym

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

April 5-9, 2010 Homework Note

Spelling
Lesson 17
1.way 7.former
2.try 8.show
3.such 9.letter
4.part 10.barnyard
5.glass 11.sure
6.stuff 12.they

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph au and aw, Wild Colt words, and digraph oa this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Math
We will begin Chapter 12 “Number Patterns” today. There is a study sheet in your child’s folder today, please practice that nightly.


Reading
We will read “Henry and Mudge” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will continue to work on Plants this week.

Notes
- Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, April 9.
-Just a “heads up” for the future…our Field Trip to Hershey Chocolate World and Zoo America is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 4-Computer Class Tues.-Day-5-Music
Wed.-Day 6-Gym Thur.-Day1-Art Fri.-Day 2-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; March 29

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on digraph au this week!
Math
We will continue working on “Comparing Numbers and Number Patterns.” Please continue to practice counting by 2’s to 20, 5’s and 10’s to 100 at home. We will take the Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday.

Reading
We will read “Peter’s Chair” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Thursday.

Science
Our student teacher will begin a unit on Plants this week!


Notes
-There is no school on Friday in observance of Good Friday. That is our only day off for the Spring Break.
-We will have an Easter Treat and do some special activities on Thursday.
-Thursday is the last day of the 3rd Marking Period. Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, April 9.
-Just a “heads up” for the future…our Field Trip to Hershey Chocolate World and Zoo America is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 6-Gym Tues.-Day-1-Art
Wed.-Day 2-Library Thur.-Day3-Book Exchange

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; March 22

Spelling-Easter Lesson
1. basket 6. bonnet
2. church 7. flower
3. eggs 8. chick
4. rabbit 9. spring
5. Easter 10.grass

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ue, suffix –es and diphthongs ou and ow this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Tuesday!

Math
We will continue working on “Comparing Numbers and Number Patterns.” Please start practicing counting by 2’s to 20, 5’s and 10’s to 100 at home.

Reading
We will read “The Lady in the Moon” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Notes
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 1-Art Tues.-Day-2-Library
Wed.-Day 3-Book Exchange Thur.-Day4-Computer Class Fri.-Day 5-Music

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; March 1

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the rule v/cv’ this week. There will be a Phonics Homework sheet on Tuesday! Please write all of the words from the word box that tell about the picture, and then fill up the rest of the lines with words of your own. All lines must be filled!
There will be a Phonics Reader on Wednesday and Thursday this week! Have your child read those to you at home!

Math
We will continue to work on Tens and Ones this week.

Reading
We will continue with “Mama’s Birthday Present” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Thursday.




Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit. The test will be given on Thursday.

Notes
-We will celebrate Read Across America on Friday! We will do an activity with some Bloomsburg University Students and do fun Dr. Seuss activities throughout the day.
-We will have a visit from the author, Patricia Herber, on Thursday morning. She will be sending order forms home after her presentation in case your child is interested in ordering one of her books.
-Just a reminder that we do have snack time every morning. Many students have been forgetting to bring snack.
-Lunch change; the main lunch on Wednesday will be Turkey Sandwich and Mashed Potatoes.
-Progress Reports will be sent home on March 4, due to snow days.
-Independent Reading;
Wed.-Caleb and Jordan

-Specials Wed.-Day 6-Gym Thur.-Day 1-Art Fri.-Day 2-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; February 22

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the rule v’/cv with a, e, i, o and u this week. There will be a Phonics Homework sheet on Tuesday and Thursday this week! Please write all of the words from the word box that tell about the picture, and then fill up the rest of the lines with words of your own. All lines must be filled!

Math
We will take the test on “Graphs and Tables” on Tuesday. We will begin working on Tens and Ones on Wednesday.

Reading
We got our Unit 4 Reading books today! Our new story is “Mama’s Birthday Present.” Please read the story nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it. Also, you will notice a new kind of wordlist in your child’s folder today. They use the story words in sentences and list the High Frequency words at the bottom. Continue to study those nightly. Those words will be tested on the vocabulary part of the test. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.



Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit.

Notes
-We will celebrate Read Across America on Friday! We will have a guest reader, do an activity with some Bloomsburg University Students and do fun Dr. Seuss activities throughout the day.
-Just a reminder that we do have snack time every morning. Many students have been forgetting to bring snack.
-There is no school for students on Monday, March 1. It will be an In-service Day for teachers.
-Progress Reports will be sent home on March 2, due to snow days.

- Independent Reading;
Monday-McKenzie Tuesday-Dominic Wed.-Caleb and Jordan
Thurs. - Ethan Friday-Noah and Denver

-Specials; Mon.-Day 2-Library Thurs.-Day 5-Music
Tues.-Day 3-Book Exchange Fri.-Day 6-Gym
Wed.-Day 4-Computer Class

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; February 16

Spelling-VALENTINE’S DAY
1. sweet 6. mine
2. cards 7. red
3. love 8. hugs
4. kiss 9. pink
5. rose 10.heart

Tuesday-study
Wednesday-unscramble the words and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow and the rule v’/cv with a this week. We had a Phonics Reader today. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Tables and Graphs this week.



Reading
Our story is “Where Are My Friends?” Please read the story nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it.
We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.


Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit.

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. The Valentine’s party is on Friday, February 19! Students can bring their Valentine’s to school any day this week!
-The Test Folders were sent home today with important papers that need to be filled out and returned. Also, remember to sign and return all test papers. The Spelling Test can be kept at home weekly!
- Independent Reading;
Wed.-Hayden, Braydon and Gerald Thurs.-Karlie
Fri.-Dakota and Owen Monday. (2/22)-McKenzie
-Specials;
Wed.-Day 5-Music Thurs.-Day 6-Gym Fri.-Day 1-Art
Mon.-(2/22)-Day 2-Library

Homework Note; February 8

Spelling

VALENTINE’S DAY LESSON
1. sweet 6. mine
2. cards 7. red
3. love 8. hugs
4. kiss 9. pink
5. rose 10.heart

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-5 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 6-10 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow and soft c this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!



Math
We will continue to work on Tables and Graphs this week.


Reading

Our new story is “Where Are My Friends?” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it.
We will take the Oral Test on Thursday, and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit.

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. The Valentine’s party is on Friday! Students can bring their Valentine’s to school any day this week!
-There is no school on Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of President’s Day.
- Independent Reading;
Mon.-Alexia Tues.-Blake Wed.-Kyla Thurs.-Emily Fri.-Brent Tues. 2/16-Hayden

-Specials; Mon.-Library Tues.-Book Exchange
Wed.-Computer Class Thurs.-Music Fri.-Gym

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; February 1

Spelling
-Lesson 13
1. me 7. little
2. run 8. title
3. thing 9. will
4. take 10. shell
5. she’s 11. one*
6. looking 12. two*

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on combinations this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday and Friday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!



Math
We will continue to work on Tables and Graphs this week. We will also celebrate the 100th Day on Wednesday by doing many activities that involve the number 100.



Reading
Our new story is “I’m a Caterpillar.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it.
We will take the Oral Test on Thursday, and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.


Science
We will work on AIR and WEATHER in FOSS Science this week! And out Student Teacher will also begin a unit on WEATHER on Thursday!



Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. Valentine’s Day will be here soon!
-You can send 100 Day treats, if you would like, for Wednesday!
-We will have Dental Exams on Friday.
- Independent Reading;
Thurs.-Kole Fri.-Ashley

-Specials; Mon.-Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class
Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!

Homework for Week of January 25

Spelling
Lesson 12
1. us 7. name
2. six 8. drink
3. yes 9. stacked
4. good 10. napkin
5. jump 11. some*
6. five 12. was*

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on combinations ar and or, and digraph ch. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. We will review on Tuesday and take the Chapter 14 Test on Wednesday. On Thursday we will begin Chapter 9 “Tables and Graphs.” Our Student Teacher will be teaching Chapter 9!


Reading
Our new story is “Frog and Toad Together.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly.
We will take the Oral Test on Thursday, and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will work on AIR and WEATHER in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-We will be having a Student Teacher in our room for the next nine weeks. Her name is Marci Rajkowski and she is from Bloomsburg University. I am sure you will be hearing a lot about her from your child in the next few weeks! We are very happy to have her!!
-We had a Guidance Class with Mrs. Hull today.
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. Valentine’s Day will be here soon!
- Independent Reading; Monday-Braydon and Noah
Tuesday-Karlie and Denver Wed.-Dakota and Jordan
Thurs.-McKenzie Fri.-Owen and Gerald

-Specials; Mon.-Computer Class Tues.-Music Wed.-Gym
Thurs.-Art Fri.-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!

Homework for Week of January 18

Spelling
-Lesson 11
1. she 7. went
2. too 8. brushing
3. keep 9. their*
4. same 10. goes*
5. more
6. shack

Tuesday-write each word 2x’s each and study
Wednesday-unscramble each word, write the word correctly and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on suffixes, digraph ia and digraph ay this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Friday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. Please keep practicing at home!



Reading
Our new story is “Jan’s New Home.” Please read the story nightly. We will not have a word list this week. Please just review the HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS on pg. 70 in the textbook. They are the words that are tested on the Vocabulary test!
The words are;
very car away our house
school friends

We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will begin a unit on AIR and WEATHER in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-Report cards will be sent home on Friday!! The 3rd Marking Period begins on Thursday.

- Independent Reading; Tuesday-Emily Wed.-Kylie and Caleb
Thurs.-Brent and Dominic Fri.-Hayden and Ethan
Mon. (1/25)-Braydon and Noah

-Specials; Tues.-Gym Wed.-Art Thurs.-Library
Fri.-Book Exchange



Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for Week of January 11

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
January 11-15


Spelling
-Lesson 10
1. we 7. clock
2. with 8. sleep
3. long 9. sanding
4. must 10. insect
5. like 11. does
6. brisk 12. been

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 combination –er, trigraph –igh and compound words this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Monday and Thursday. Please look for those in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. Please keep practicing at home! We will have a test on Wednesday and then continue to practice Addition and Subtraction to 12 in Chapter 14!


Reading
Our new story is “Ruby In Her Own Time.” Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Wordlist Test on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday. I will not read any of the Vocabulary Test the students from now on. I will, however, continue to read the Comprehension Test to the students through the 3rd Marking Period.

Notes
-There won’t be any Remedial Reading this week. The Reading teachers will be giving the DIBELS Test this week. We all will take the test sometime during this week!
-There is NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18!
- Independent Reading; Monday-Kole Tuesday-Ashley Wed.-Alexia
Thurs.-Blake Fri.-Kyla Tues.(1/19)-Emily
-Specials; Monday- Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class
Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym (wear sneakers) Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for Week of January 4

Spelling
Lesson 9
1. up 7. block
2. but 8. stomp
3. set 9. going
4. man 10. upset
5. them 11. come
6. need 12. there

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 vowel y this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Wednesday.

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. Please keep practicing at home! We will soon start “timed tests” on addition and subtraction facts to 10.


Reading
We got our new Reading books today for Unit 3! The first story is “An Egg is an Egg.” Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Wordlist Test on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday. I will not read any of the Vocabulary Test the students from now on. I will, however, continue to read the Comprehension Test to the students through the 3rd Marking Period.



Notes
-There won’t be any Remedial Reading this week. The Reading teachers will be giving the DIBELS Test this week. We all will take the test sometime during this week!
-We will begin Independent Reading next Monday. There is a schedule in folders today. Please choose a short book at your child’s reading level and practice it at home. He or she will read the book to the class on the scheduled day. If you don’t have a book that your child can read, let me know and I will send a book home to practice.

-Specials; Monday- Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym (wear sneakers) Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!