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!!