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!!