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